Experience

SiteMed

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Paramedic

  • Apr 2010 - Present

  As a rescue paramedic my duties are varied and include: emergency response and rescue primary health care As a rescue paramedic my duties are varied and include: emergency response and rescue primary health care



CBRN

• Paramedic

  • Apr 2010 - Present

  TBOSIET Survival Training (OPTIO) IFAP 2007 Hyperbaric Medicine (London Hyperbaric medicine Ltd UK)2005/Royal Adelaide Hospital 2010; Sitemed is a pre-hospital emergency care company (winner of 'HTC Start Up Award' Telstra Business Awards, SA 2012) providing onsite primary healthcare and emergency services for construction & mining projects and the events industry. Currently I am a member of the rescue paramedic team, providing support to civil construction and off-shore marine & dive crews for Emergency Risk Management Asia Pacific PTY LTD under Adelaide Aqua Group, currently constructing SA's Desalination Plant. My extensive qualifications and work experience provide a sound knowledge base for the diversity within this role. As a rescue paramedic my duties are varied and include: emergency response and rescue primary health care continuous risk assessment, review and evaluation of all onsite emergency response policies and procedures for activities involving chemicals, working at heights and confined space operations injury management & return to work drug & alcohol testing training (BLS, ALS) compressed air interventions providing hyperbaric support ,below ground health checks, including post-operation monitoring aero-medical support for offshore seabed dive operations emergency response at public events, using fully equipped BMW F650 GS dual sport motorbikes Show less



4life/Sitemed

• Advanced Life Support Instructor

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Trained by the ACCCN (The Australian College of Critical Care Nurses) I have instructed ALS courses through 4Life, a registered training provider in South Australia, both in-house and externally to groups including nursing agencies and military personnel. All courses are approved and reviewed under Australian & New Zealand Resuscitation Council. I continue to maintain current practice by attending clinical updates, research and instructor certifications through the ACCCN. Student evaluation and impressive results indicate success within this role. Show less



International SOS

• Singapore
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Paramedic

  • Nov 2007 - Mar 2010

  International SOS is a worldwide healthcare, medical assistance and security service company. My primary role was emergency health care for offshore personnel on oil rigs in various international locations including Indonesia & the African Congo State. I did several rotations in PNG as a medic to Exxon Mobil in remote areas, supporting research teams. Another project was providing medical support for Milsearch, a UXO/de-mining company, clearing military ordinance outside Port Moresby for the initial stage of LNG production. While there, I had the opportunity to work with expat doctors and snake specialists, as well as utilizing the opportunity for involvement with the local hospital. A wealth of specialized knowledge and experience was gained from local experts, while working with limited resources in challenging environments.; Teaching Basic Life Support and Senior First Aid to members of the public was my secondary occupation between overseas contracts with International SOS. Having gained my Cert IV in Training and Assessment in 2008 St John's was an excellent forum for gaining experience training lay-personnel as well as professional staff. Show less



JOHN AMBULANCE SERVICE (NT) Inc

• ST

  • Dec 2006 - Jan 2008

  Initially, I joined St John Ambulance Service, Northern Territory contracted to a FIFO position to work at a project outside a remote indigenous town called Wadeye, providing medical support to a mining community. Within this role I provided emergency response, not only to site personnel but also the local community. This also presented the opportunity to attend the only local medical centre and contribute to clinical case reviews. This provided me with valuable insight to the indigenous culture and their specific health issues. During the contract, I was seconded to back Darwin where I continued to work 'on road' as an ICP until my contract was completed. I am still employed on a casual basis and continue to return annually to maintain my on road experience. ASPEN MEDICAL (AU); Paramedic .Honiara, Solomon Islands; Paramedic Dili, East Timor Aspen Medical was contracted by the Australian Government to be part of the Regional Assistance Mission in the Solomon Islands (RAMSI). Called operation Helpem Fren and working with an international team of doctors, paramedics and nurses we provided primary care and emergency response to the Australian & New Zealand Army, Federal Police and Australian government officials based in Honiara and the surrounding islands. RAMSI was an incredible experience and after a 3 month rotation and a short return to Queensland, I completed a further 3 months in East Timor as part of the set up team for operation Astute based in Dili. We re-created the same facility and service as had been achieved in the Solomon Islands. Working with security teams as our escort, we provided emergency road response throughout the troubled region. As a flight paramedic, helicopter response and night operations were a regular part of my duties during this time. Show less



QAS

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Paramedic

  • Jan 2006 - May 2006

  In January 2006 I accepted position of paramedic with QAS providing emergency pre-hospital response around the Gold Coast region of Queensland. Based primarily in Beenleigh, just outside Brisbane, the diverse region gave ample opportunities to practice my skills and embrace the culture. After a probationary period I made the career decision to go from full time to casual to gain a more diverse clinical exposure from overseas opportunities especially in the area of aeromedical retrieval and humanitarian aid . Show less



EAST ANGLIAN AMBULANCE SERVICE

• Paramedic

  • Jan 2003 - Nov 2005

  I practiced as a State Registered Paramedic, providing pre-hospital services throughout the Peterborough, Cambridge and Norfolk region - locations that are a cultural oasis of local and foreign communities. The surrounding networks of motorways and country roads enhanced my advanced driving skills, as well as trauma response. My duties also included being a single responder. By the end of my time with the service I had become a successful mentor to paramedics in training, and was part of the chemical, biological and nuclear response team. I participated in a clinical trial aiming to improve the outcome of patients suffering MI, by interpreting 12 lead ECG, administering thrombolytic agents and fast-track admission to CCU. Show less



PROMED SUPPORT SERVICES PINEWOOD FILM STUDIOS

• Paramedic

  • Nov 2002 - Nov 2005

  As a State Registered Paramedic, I was offered the opportunity to initially work full time for this film company medical provider and later also continue in a casual position. My lead role was unit nurse/paramedic on a variety of film locations in and around the Pinewood, Elstree and Shepperton studios of London. I was fortunate to work on many mainstream productions like Harry Potter, Batman and the Da Vinci Code requiring medical cover during filming and stunt work preparation. COMPASS PATIENT TRANSPORT (AU) Show less



Compass

• Paramedic

  • Jun 2002 - Sep 2002

  A company providing clinical care to patients with acute medical conditions and spinal injuries during inter-hospital and day care transfers within Melbourne. The requirements of practice in a paramedic role on private ambulances are regulated by the Melbourne Ambulance Service (MAS). My Paramedic qualifications were assessed through Monash University and equivalency there after approved. The transport position for compass was an interim between services after an interstate move and was interesting from the inherent physiological complications of spinal damage and recovery of which I rarely get to see. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN AMBULANCE SERVICE (AU) Show less



SAAS

• Paramedic

  • May 1999 - May 2002

  Working as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic in the south east country area of South Australia my duties involved emergency response with on-call after hours support, local involvement in public health and safety education days and operational support during the fire season. Working as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic in the south east country area of South Australia my duties involved emergency response with on-call after hours support, local involvement in public health and safety education days and operational support during the fire season.



BEDFORDSHIRE & HERTFORDSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE

• Paramedic

  • Oct 1995 - Nov 1998

  As my first rural ambulance service, I enjoyed the challenge of new demographics and clientele. I continued my education by completing a number of in-house training courses,as well as APLS & MIMMS. As my first rural ambulance service, I enjoyed the challenge of new demographics and clientele. I continued my education by completing a number of in-house training courses,as well as APLS & MIMMS.



London Ambulance Service

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Paramedic

  • Oct 1989 - Aug 1995

  Joining LAS in 1989, I commenced by working on the Patient Transport Services, taking patients to/from hospital appointments. Having completed a minimum of 18/12 of PTS, I was able to apply for a transfer to the emergency division. I completed the “Miller Certificate” enabling this transition, and later obtained my Paramedic Certification. London gave me a 'baptism of fire' providing the foundation for my chosen career path, and provided opportunities for training not normally available to ambulance personnel (eg: Paediatric Cannulation, midwifery 'hands-on”, Hyperbaric Medicine). Show less