Niki Thompson
Hetton Le Hole,Tyne & Wear
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in emergency medical care across diverse environments, including military and civilian settings. Demonstrates exceptional high-pressure decision management and tactical decision-making skills, ensuring patient-centred care with compassion and empathy. Utilises excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with teams and patients, while engaging in reflective practice to continually enhance service delivery. Committed to advancing career goals by integrating core competencies in emergency response and patient care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Paramedic
North East Ambulance Service
Durham/Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
2020.04 - Current
- Provide emergency treatment for patients who required pre-hospital care in line with professional HCPC registration.
- Conduct detailed assessments of patients' conditions upon arrival at an incident scene, aiding in appropriate treatment decisions.
- Treat patients at home where appropriate or utilise appropriate pathways to minimise strain on hospital resources.
- Work within and manage a multi-agency team for critically unwell patients in complex situations.
- Provide immediate solo paramedic response on Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV).
- Volunteer as part of Specialist Response Operations Team (SORT) to Terror and CBRNe threat, able to work within warm and decontamination zones. Adhering to Joint Operating Principles and multi-agency working.
- Mentor a variety of students, new employees and preceptorship paramedics supporting their health, well-being and learning.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities staying updated on latest paramedic practices.
Warrant Officer
Army Reserves
214 Multi-role Medical Regiment, Northern England
2017.10 - Current
- Create a positive work environment through respectful interaction with peers and subordinates.
- Provide training for all members in specialist areas including Range Management Qualification and Basic Tactics Qualifications ensuring use of the SAFE Systems for training.
- Continued dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) through ED&I Fundamentals and ED&I Advisor role.
- Career management for subordinates through mentorship and report writing.
- Maintain CPD within the military environment through Battlefield Advance Trauma Life Support course (BATLS).
Student Paramedic
Teesside University
Hetton Le Hole, North East England
2017.09 - 2020.04
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation within the ambulance; limiting risk of infection transmission.
- Carried out basic and advanced life support techniques; under the direction of mentors.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing towards the provision of seamless healthcare services.
- Upheld professional standards of practice in compliance with local health regulations and laws. Prior to registration.
- Enhanced learning with Continuous Professional Development.
SSgt -Royal Signals
British Army
UK And Worldwide
1995.10 - 2017.09
- Specialist communications advisor to UK Special Forces with Developed Vetting clearance.
- Regimental Operations Manager, successfully deploying over 300 trained personnel on over 115 operations worldwide within 2 years.
- Management of 36 personnel in UK bases, involving career guidance, exercise planning and equipment maintenance.
- Management of small Rear Link Detachment team (16 persons) at varying locations on active service in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
- Equality and Diversity Advisor and Trauma Risk Incident Manager during operational tours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Practice
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 2017.09 - 2020.04
Skills
- Emergency medical care in a variety of environments, military and civilian
- High-pressure decision management
- Tactical decision making
- Patient centred approach and care
- Excellent communication skills
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Reflective practice
Certification
Resuscitation Council UK - Advanced Life Support Course 16/10/2024
Affiliations
- Summer Mountain Leader and Navigation instructor so I enjoy exploring a variety of places from Scotland to the South coast of England.
- Maintaining a good level of fitness to allow continued service with Army Reserves and SORT teams
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paramedic
North East Ambulance Service
2020.04 - Current
Warrant Officer
Army Reserves
2017.10 - Current
Student Paramedic
Teesside University
2017.09 - 2020.04
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Practice
Teesside University
2017.09 - 2020.04
SSgt -Royal Signals
British Army
1995.10 - 2017.09