Adrian Gibbons
Toronto,ON
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Firefighter
Greater Toronto Airports Authority
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Acute Care Transport Service Team Member
Toronto Paramedic Service And Sick Kids Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Monitored ongoing metrics for children with severely acute health conditions
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Field Training Officer
Toronto Paramedic Services
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Oversaw clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Primary Care Paramedic
Toronto Paramedic Services
01.2014 - Current
- Certified and in good standing with Sunnybrook Base Hospital
- Completing all medical reporting and documentation to transfer information from scene to hospital.
- Administered basic life support and external cardiac defibrillation to emergent patients.
- Established and maintained strong rapport with hospital personnel to foster seamless communication in emergency situations.
- Maintained adherence to dispatch communication and response protocols.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Extensive geographical knowledge of Canada's largest city and meeting it's own unique challenges and demands
Primary Care Paramedic
Durham Region
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Liaised with previous shift personnel to discuss logistics and shift reporting.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
Primary Care Paramedic
Region of Hastings-Quinte
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Used iMedic to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Working for a largely rural community requiring long transport times and extended patient care
Education
Firefighter I & II, Hazmat Awareness & Operations -
Southwest Fire Academy
Waubaushene, ON07.2021
Bachelor of Arts -
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON06.2013
Primary Care Paramedic -
CTS Canadian Career College
Barrie, ON10.2010
High School Diploma -
St. Michael's College School
Toronto, ON06.2003
Objective
Committed Primary Care Paramedic enthusiastically pursuing an opportunity with Region of Peel to showcase advanced knowledge of emergency response, life support operations, and exemplifying how to serve a multicultural and diverse community.
Qualifications
- NFPA 1001 Level 1
- NFPA 1001 Level 2
- NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness
- NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations
- University Degree
- College Diploma
- Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AMECA) Certification
- DZ Drivers License
- OFAI Stage 1, 2, 3 and Swim Certifications
- CPR BLS/HCP and First Aid Certified
- Certified Sunnybrook Base Hospital Paramedic
- Immunization records for but not limited to Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Polio, Diphtheria, Hepatitis B and Tetanus
Additional Certifications and Awards
- Southwest Fire Academy Valedictorian 2021
- Ontario Paramedic Association Recognition Award 2014 - for founding the 'Pink Epaulette Campaign" and individually raising $10,000 towards the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
- IMS 100, 200, 700, 800
- Advanced Cardiac Life Saving Certification
- ORNGE Aeromedical Certification
- Proficient in ZOLL ePCR, iMedic, Mircosoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint
- Currently possess DFM2 Ontario Drivers License with Z endorsement and clean abstract
- Cyber Security Awareness training through City of Toronto
- Confronting Anti-Black Racism training through City of Toronto
- Pleasure craft operators card
- Numerous recent compliment and appreciation letters from patients, available on request
Community Involvement
Lead member of Paramedics4ACure Ride to Conquer Cancer - 2017 to present
- helping organize group training sessions
- uniform and kit designer for ride and team
- Raising $2500 individually each year
Team member of annual Paramedic Memorial Ride - 2019 to present
- four day long annual ride to raise money for a monument to honour those fallen in the line of EMS duty
Henry and Peter's Painting Company Cuban Clothing Drive - ongoing
- collecting clothes, toiletries, and educational supplies to bring to Cuba for donation
The Pink Epaulette Campaign
- I founded this campaign to raise money and awareness for those suffering from breast cancer. This campaign saw the most money raised by the Ontario Paramedic Association at the time and I was able to donate $10,000 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in 2014
Timeline
Professional Firefighter
Greater Toronto Airports Authority
01.2024 - Current
Acute Care Transport Service Team Member
Toronto Paramedic Service And Sick Kids Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Field Training Officer
Toronto Paramedic Services
01.2017 - 12.2022
Primary Care Paramedic
Toronto Paramedic Services
01.2014 - Current
Primary Care Paramedic
Durham Region
04.2013 - 12.2015
Primary Care Paramedic
Region of Hastings-Quinte
01.2010 - 12.2014
Firefighter I & II, Hazmat Awareness & Operations -
Southwest Fire Academy
Bachelor of Arts -
Wilfrid Laurier University
Primary Care Paramedic -
CTS Canadian Career College
High School Diploma -
St. Michael's College School
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