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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Alicia MacKinnon

Saint John,NB - New Brunswick

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate healthcare professional with proven expertise in patient care and emergency medical support, honed at Ambulance New Brunswick and Kindred Home Health Care. Excelled in providing emotional support and first aid, enhancing patient wellbeing and safety. Achieved notable improvements in patient care through effective collaboration and multitasking.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Kindred Home Health Care
Saint John
04.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.

Primary Care Paramedic

Ambulance New Brunswick
Saint John, NB
08.2008 - 05.2020
  • Ensured a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines during medical interventions and vehicle operations.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, treating, and monitoring medical emergencies in various settings.
  • Provided high-quality pre-hospital care by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emergency medical procedures and protocols.
  • Administered basic life support and external cardiac defibrillation to emergent patients.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and cooperation throughout their treatment experience.
  • Improved response times through effective communication within the emergency team and coordination with dispatchers.
  • Established and maintained strong rapport with hospital personnel to foster seamless communication in emergency situations.

Education

No Degree - Personal Support Worker

Peakform Health Academy
Saint John
03.2024

No Degree - Primary Care Paramedic

Atlantic Paramedic Academy
Fredericton
06.2008

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong Ethics
  • Problem-Solving
  • First Aid Certification
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Team Collaboration

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Certification

  • PCA - Personal Care Aide
  • PCP - Primary Care PAramedic

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Kindred Home Health Care
04.2022 - Current

Primary Care Paramedic

Ambulance New Brunswick
08.2008 - 05.2020

No Degree - Personal Support Worker

Peakform Health Academy

No Degree - Primary Care Paramedic

Atlantic Paramedic Academy
Alicia MacKinnon