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Thomas Collison

Ardrossan,South Australia

Summary

Reliable Paramedic with excellent initiative and prioritisation skills offers experience in high-pressure emergency care. Clinically-sound and productive under pressure for safe, reliable patient support. Dynamic and motivated with strong communication skills to meet demands of fast-paced environments. I also have experience as a leader having managed both large and small teams in multiple industries.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Paramedic

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
11.2022 - 06.2025
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate comprehensive patient care.
  • Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and delivered appropriate care.
  • Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks with required frequency to verify proper operation.
  • Documented decisions to modify or cease treatment with strong accountability.
  • Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
  • Provided emergency medical assistance for rescue operations.
  • Coached newly qualified paramedics and students on critical care.
  • Solo responding on RRV/4x4

Assistant Bar Manager

HQ Hospitality
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
11.2012 - 11.2019
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff on best bar practices, maintaining highly efficient service teams.
  • Planned staffing levels based on evolving service demands.
  • Ordered beverage and equipment stock by analysing sales and customer trends.
  • Led team to deliver outstanding hospitality operations.
  • Organised special events and functions and corporate lunches.
  • Monitored bar expenses and operations to minimise costs.
  • Guaranteed proper cash management, sales measurement and cash-up processes for operational standards.
  • Reviewed procedures and policies, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Recruited and trained high-performing team members to deliver faultless customer care.
  • Created team building initiatives to encourage upselling and meet revenue targets.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Coordinated Front of House and Back of House staff ahead of events for smooth execution to maximise guest satisfaction.
  • Serving a range of experiences and services for up to 2,000 people per day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science

Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford
09.2019 - 08.2022

Certificate of Higher Education - Access Course in Science

South Essex College
Southend-on-Sea
09.2018 - 08.2019

A-Levels - Physics, Maths & Economics

Shoeburyness High School
Southend-on-Sea
09.2010 - 08.2012

GCSEs - 10 GCSE's A*-C

Shoeburyness High School
Southend-on-Sea
09.2005 - 08.2010

Skills

  • High-pressure decision management
  • Intubation
  • Medical history collection
  • IV insertion
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Patient management
  • Pre-hospital care
  • Inter-Hospital Transfers
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Solo responding

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Paramedic

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
11.2022 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science

Anglia Ruskin University
09.2019 - 08.2022

Certificate of Higher Education - Access Course in Science

South Essex College
09.2018 - 08.2019

Assistant Bar Manager

HQ Hospitality
11.2012 - 11.2019

A-Levels - Physics, Maths & Economics

Shoeburyness High School
09.2010 - 08.2012

GCSEs - 10 GCSE's A*-C

Shoeburyness High School
09.2005 - 08.2010

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