Andrew Shurtz
Paramedic
Cardston,Alberta
Summary
Primary Care Paramedic with 9 years experience in BLS and ALS Ambulance providing pre-hospital emergency care and services while exceeding standards for patient care. Accurate and hardworking with outstanding decision-making capabilities. Adept at quickly addressing the medical needs of victims of acute illnesses and injuries.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
EMR to Primary Care Paramedic
Alberta Health Services
08.2016 - Current
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks with required frequency to ensure proper operation.
- Demonstrated a commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
- Operated emergency vehicles in a safe and efficient manner to transport emergent patients.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in the field or in transit.
- Provided rescue and emergency medical assistance for fire victims.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Education
Primary Care Paramedic
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Lethbridge, AB04.2017
Emergency Medical Responder
St John Ambulance - Lethbridge Centre
Lethbridge, AB2016
Criminal Justice Policing
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, ABDiploma - Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)
Keyano College
Fort McMurray, AB04.2024
Skills
- Basic life support
- Advanced Life Support
- Dispatch protocol knowledge
- Medical equipment operation
- Emergency team communication
- Medical reporting
- External cardiac defibrillation
- Physical assessments
- Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
- Strong verbal communication
- Healthy lifestyle role model
- Highly motivating
- Self-motivated
- Human Anatomy Aptitude
Accomplishments
2015 Calgary, AB Ironman 70.3 finisher.
2018 Red Deer,AB/Kimberly, BC/ Calgary,AB-Spartan Trifecta Finisher
2021 Calgary, AB, Ironman 70.3 Finisher
Timeline
EMR to Primary Care Paramedic
Alberta Health Services
08.2016 - Current
Primary Care Paramedic
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Emergency Medical Responder
St John Ambulance - Lethbridge Centre
Criminal Justice Policing
Lethbridge College
Diploma - Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)
Keyano College
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