Sarah Claydon-Nicol
Kings Lynn,Norfolk
Summary
Highly motivated and proactive Paramedic with multitasking skills and sound clinical judgment to accomplish care objectives in fast-paced environments. Offers 13 years of related experience and a passion for challenging work. Upholds commitment, compassion and reasoned thinking to help others in emergency and non-emergency situations. Strong capability for execution of quality care in high-pressure situations. Dedicated to continued education and remaining up to date with current practice.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paramedic
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Kings Lynn , Norfolk
2011.08 - Current
- Working autonomously whilst practicing safely and effectively within my scope of practice.
- Practice within the legal and ethical boundaries of the profession.
- Maintain fitness to practice.
- Awareness of the impact of culture, equality, and diversity on practice.
- Practice in a non-discriminatory manner.
- Understand the importance of and be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Communicate effectively.
- Work appropriately with others.
- Reflect on and review practice.
- Demonstrate commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Operate emergency vehicles to safely attend to and transport patients.
- Develop and maintain a rapport with co-workers and local hospital staff to facilitate comprehensive patient care.
- Assessment of patients in both emergency and urgent situations, and deliver appropriate care accordingly.
- Conduct equipment and vehicle checks with required frequency to verify proper operation.
- Brief other healthcare workers on complex patient conditions and injuries in concise handovers.
- Observe and document accurate recordings of patient observations including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and blood sugar levels.
- Identify patient deterioration through diligent observations.
- Assess and identify clinical needs of patients before delivering required treatment.
- Perform and interpret ECG's.
- Undertake Paramedic skills within the Paramedic scope of practice.
- Administration of medication in line with patient group directives.
- Supervise and mentor junior members of staff, supporting them in their role.
- Completing and maintaining accurate patient documentation.
Nursing auxiliary
Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Kings Lynn , Norfolk
2010.01 - 2011.07
- Performed daily clinical observations, recording medical data accurately and securely.
- Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.
- Diligently followed Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies to minimise ward infection rates.
- Cleaned, sterilised and stored clinical equipment appropriately.
- Provide personal care, maintaining patient dignity at all times.
- Responded to patient call lights and supported continuum of care with appropriate interventions.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
Education
Master of Science - Paramedic: Practice Development.
University of Cumbria
Carlisle 2023.04 -
Diploma of Higher Education - Paramedic Practice
Future Quals
Newmarket, Suffolk 2021.04 - 2022.08
Diploma of Higher Education - First Response Emergency and Urgent Care.
Future Quals
Newmarket 2022.04 - 2022.07
Functional Skills Level 2 - Mathematics.
City and Guilds
London 2020.09 - 2020.12
BTEC Level 3 - IHCD Ambulance Aid (Emergency Medical Technician).
Pearson
England 2014.04 - 2015.04
BTEC Level 3 - Ambulance Emergency Driving.
IHCD edexcel
England. 2011.09 - 2011.11
BTEC Level 2 - First Person on Scene (Intermediate).
IHCD edexcel
England 2011.08 - 2011.09
A-Level - Principles of End of Life Care.
NCFE CACHE
England 2022.01 - 2022.05
GCSE (Level 2 certificate). - Principles of End of Life Care.
NCFE CACHE
England 2021.01 - 2021.06
GCSE (Level 2 certificate). - Principles of Dementia Care.
NCFE CACHE
England 2020.01 - 2020.07
GCSE (Level 2 certificate). - Awareness of Mental Health Problems.
NCFE CACHE
England 2020.02 - 2020.08
GCSEs (double award) grade C. - Science
edexcel
EnglandGCSEs Grade C. - English Literature
edexcel
EnglandGCSEs Grade C - English Language
edexcel
EnglandSkills
- Pre-hospital care including patient assessment and history taking.
- Vital sign monitoring and patient management.
- Communication.
- IV insertion and medication administration.
- Airway management.
- Regulatory compliance.
- Charting and clinical documentation.
- High-pressure decision management.
- Emergency response.
- ECG interpretation.
- Maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality.
- Mentoring.
- Wound closure (not currently including sutures).
- Resus Council UK ALS and PILS trained.
- PROMPT trained.
Timeline
Master of Science - Paramedic: Practice Development.
University of Cumbria
2023.04 -
Diploma of Higher Education - First Response Emergency and Urgent Care.
Future Quals
2022.04 - 2022.07
A-Level - Principles of End of Life Care.
NCFE CACHE
2022.01 - 2022.05
Diploma of Higher Education - Paramedic Practice
Future Quals
2021.04 - 2022.08
GCSE (Level 2 certificate). - Principles of End of Life Care.
NCFE CACHE
2021.01 - 2021.06
Functional Skills Level 2 - Mathematics.
City and Guilds
2020.09 - 2020.12
GCSE (Level 2 certificate). - Awareness of Mental Health Problems.
NCFE CACHE
2020.02 - 2020.08
GCSE (Level 2 certificate). - Principles of Dementia Care.
NCFE CACHE
2020.01 - 2020.07
BTEC Level 3 - IHCD Ambulance Aid (Emergency Medical Technician).
Pearson
2014.04 - 2015.04
BTEC Level 3 - Ambulance Emergency Driving.
IHCD edexcel
2011.09 - 2011.11
Paramedic
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
2011.08 - Current
BTEC Level 2 - First Person on Scene (Intermediate).
IHCD edexcel
2011.08 - 2011.09
Nursing auxiliary
Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
2010.01 - 2011.07
GCSEs (double award) grade C. - Science
edexcel
GCSEs Grade C. - English Literature
edexcel
GCSEs Grade C - English Language
edexcel
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