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ASHLEY CROCKER

ASHLEY CROCKER

St. Albert,AB

Summary

SUMMARY STATEMENT Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Community Rehabilitation and Disabilities Studies from Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. Dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Paramedic with fourteen years experience working in acute care in Emergency Medical Services. _____________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Extensive connections with diverse cultures and people of all ages and abilities Ability to problem solve under immense pressure and high stress environments Ability to adapt and thrive in ever changing environments Implementation of family centered practice in all relevant patient care Exceptional ability to provide consistent, compassionate, empathetic care to our most vulnerable and sometimes challenging populations Ability to create and maintain excellent rapport with family members, patients, and collaborative health care providers _____________________________________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Excellent organizational skills Ability to work independently and within a group Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities Superb verbal and written communication skills Experience working on team research projects and creating and editing of ethical proposals via The Institutional Research Information Services Solution (IRISS) Committed Primary Care Paramedic ready to leverage advanced knowledge of emergency medical response protocols and life support operations. In-depth understanding of all functions necessary to support emergency team duties and communicate effectively with dispatch personnel demonstrated over fourteen years in related roles.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary Care Paramedic

Alberta Health Services
Edmonton , AB
04.2009 - Current
  • Administered basic life support and external cardiac defibrillation to emergent patients.
  • Collaborated with on-shift emergency team to cultivate safe and secure scene to tend to patients.
  • Established and maintained strong rapport with hospital personnel to foster seamless communication in emergency situations.
  • Liaised with previous shift personnel to discuss logistics and shift reporting.
  • Completed medical reporting and documentation to transfer information from scene to hospital.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
  • Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
  • Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
  • Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.

Therapist Assistant

Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB
04.2005 - 04.2009
  • Supported patients in physical therapy procedures to restore function and decrease pain.
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.
  • Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
  • Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
  • Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.

Server

Earls Kitchen and Bar
Edmonton , AB
01.2004 - 04.2009
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.

Education

Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation - Rehabilitation and Disabilities Studies

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
04.2023

Primary Care Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services

Canadian College of Emergency Medical Services
Edmonton, AB
06.2008

Emergency Medical Responder -

Canadian College of Emergency Medical Services
Edmonton, AB
06.2006

Therapist Assistant Diploma - Occupational And Physical Therapist Assistant

Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB
2005

High School Diploma -

JR Robson High School
Vermilion, AB
2000

Skills

  • Medical Coding
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • EMR Systems
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Critical Decision-Making Skills
  • Pre-Hospital Care
  • Emergency Patient Triage
  • Patient Immobilization
  • IV Fluid Replacement

Timeline

Primary Care Paramedic

Alberta Health Services
04.2009 - Current

Therapist Assistant

Alberta Health Services
04.2005 - 04.2009

Server

Earls Kitchen and Bar
01.2004 - 04.2009

Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation - Rehabilitation and Disabilities Studies

University of Calgary

Primary Care Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services

Canadian College of Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Responder -

Canadian College of Emergency Medical Services

Therapist Assistant Diploma - Occupational And Physical Therapist Assistant

Grant MacEwan University

High School Diploma -

JR Robson High School
ASHLEY CROCKER