Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
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Alanna Vaugeois

Calgary,AB

Summary

Seasoned Advanced Care Paramedic with a proven track record at Alberta Health Services, showcasing exceptional collaboration with healthcare professionals and patients to enhance care delivery. Expert in critical decision-making and advanced life support, with a commitment to continuous learning. Demonstrates strong leadership in emergency situations, significantly improving patient outcomes. Passionate and committed to the EMS profession.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Communnity Care Paramedic

Alberta Health Services
10.2023 - Current

-Collaborate closely with physicians and patients to formulate and execute appropriate therapy plans.

-Conduct and perform various home treatments including blood transfusions, IV hydration, Medication admin/infusions, suturing, initial assessments, blood draws, catheter insertion and trouble shooting, extensive wound care, drug dispensing, and more.

-In depth consultation and collaboration with physician's and other health care professional's.

Advanced Care Paramedic

Alberta Health Services
06.2023 - Current


  • Conduct in depth assessments, treatments, and possible referral pathways in accordance to patient's presentation. .
  • Have developed strong relationships with local law enforcement, fire departments, and other healthcare professionals, fostering effective cooperation during emergencies.
  • Continuously expanding knowledge and skills through regular continuing education courses, staying up-to-date on industry advancements and guidelines.
  • Deliver advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Deliver compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
  • Improve patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.

Primary Care Paramedic and Advanced Care Paramedic

Hart Paramedical
06.2010 - Current

-Provide medical standby at a variety of events at Spruce Meadows and surrounding equestrian/polo facilities.

-Provide medical standby at all Calvary soccer games.

-Rapid response and prompt treatment for athletes, spectators, and the general public.

-Strong delegation, crowd control, communication, and the ability to diffuse stressful situations at this facility is paramount, as optics is the top priority.

Advanced Care Paramedic, QPS

Alberta Health Services
04.2020 - 10.2021

-Participated in MCP review and development

-Conducted peer reviews of EPCR's; with the goal of ensuring consistent practice and patient care in the EMS profession.

-Collaborated with fellow paramedics, both in QPS and the frontline, as well as a few of our online physicians, to introduce a new product to all frontline staff, the neonatal BVM.

Advanced Care Paramedic; EMS Research

Alberta Health Services
05.2019 - 01.2020

-Had the opportunity to be a part of the EMS research team while pregnant with my first child.

-Inputted data from all cardiac arrests during specific time frames for the CanROC study.

-Contributed to the EMS "White Paper". This involved reading and abstracting key information and conclusions from various research articles, highlighting particular findings, with the goal of progressing our proffesion.

Advanced Care Paramedic

Hart Paramedical
06.2013 - 02.2019

-Worked as an ACP at the APU/CSS, downtown Calgary

-Initial assessments and mental health screenings for all arrestees entering the facility.

-Provided emergency care and treatment to arrestee's being held in cells at the arrest processing unit.

-Would manage serious medical emergencies without any other practitioners present.

-Fostered a strong working relationship with the officers working at the facility.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy Training Board of Canada
09.2011 - 09.2013

-Participated in exam days with pharmacy students. Acted as a healthcare professional in scenario's during pharmacy student testing.

-Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Primary Care Paramedic

C-era Cardiovascular Clinic
11.2011 - 06.2013

-Conducted all initial assessments, history taking, vitals, and 12 lead.

-Analyzed and interpreted numerous 12 leads during those two years of causal employment.

-Provided emergency treatments in cases of acute cardiac events that occurred in the clinic and during stress tests.

Education

No Degree - Advanced Care Paramedic Program

SAIT
Calgary
06-2013

No Degree - Primary Care Paramedic Program

Alberta Health And Safety Training Institute
Calgary
09-2010

No Degree - Emergency Medical Responder Program

Alberta Health And Safety Training Institute.
Calgary, AB
01-2010

Skills

  • Currently completing McMaster courses; Evidence Informed Decision making
  • Completed TCPS 2: CORE-2022 (Course on Research Ethics)Documentation and reporting
  • ACLS
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Connect Care training complete
  • 3 months of extra education and training with Mobile Integrated Health
  • ISTAT training
  • Completion of drug dispensing and bridging training

Accomplishments

-Awards in High school related to school sports, especially rugby.

-Maintained honor roll

-Academic Award while attending SAIT for the Advanced Care Paramedic Program.

-Podium placement in many trail races in the Canmore and Calgary area.

Interests

-Passion for running, especially trail Participated in a large number of races over the years, some being international

-Love to climb, ski, hike, travel Play recreational volleyball, and hoping to get into the pickleball craze soon Avid fitness enthusiast

-Single mother of 2 wonderful children, aged 3 and 4

-Adventure seeker, craving new and memorable experiences with my children strong believer in work life balance

-Current goal is to further my career by competing a degree in the near future

Timeline

Communnity Care Paramedic

Alberta Health Services
10.2023 - Current

Advanced Care Paramedic

Alberta Health Services
06.2023 - Current

Advanced Care Paramedic, QPS

Alberta Health Services
04.2020 - 10.2021

Advanced Care Paramedic; EMS Research

Alberta Health Services
05.2019 - 01.2020

Advanced Care Paramedic

Hart Paramedical
06.2013 - 02.2019

Primary Care Paramedic

C-era Cardiovascular Clinic
11.2011 - 06.2013

Pharmacy

Pharmacy Training Board of Canada
09.2011 - 09.2013

Primary Care Paramedic and Advanced Care Paramedic

Hart Paramedical
06.2010 - Current

No Degree - Advanced Care Paramedic Program

SAIT

No Degree - Primary Care Paramedic Program

Alberta Health And Safety Training Institute

No Degree - Emergency Medical Responder Program

Alberta Health And Safety Training Institute.
Alanna Vaugeois