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Brad Oler

Lethbridge

Summary

Dynamic Primary Care Paramedic with extensive experience at Calian Health Services, specializing in emergency response and patient care. Demonstrates expertise in advanced triage and effective communication, consistently delivering high-quality medical interventions under pressure. Proficient in intravenous therapy and health assessments, dedicated to ensuring optimal patient outcomes and adherence to safety protocols. Aiming to leverage clinical skills and leadership capabilities in a challenging paramedic role.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Bayshore Health Services

Primary Care Paramedic
09.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Health Canada Contract
  • Work in remote indigenous communities in Northern Manitoba, providing support for local clinics helping with Covid 19 Nasopharyngeal swabs, preparing lab Requisitions and preparing swab for transport to the lab, certified to use the ABBOT rapid tester
  • Provide support within my scope of practice in a clinical setting for emergencies, routine wound management and dressing changes, and Intravenous cannulation/ fluid administration and maintain iv medication where needed
  • Health Canada Contract

Calian Health Care services
Cold Lake

Primary Care Paramedic
06.2024 - 08.2025

Job overview

  • Facilitated arrival procedures for cadets alongside health care personnel.
  • Conduct triage evaluations during walk-in periods.
  • Conducted comprehensive medical interventions, optimizing patient care processes.
  • Created medical care plans based on assessment outcomes.
  • Administered medication as ordered by doctors, in accordance with provincial practice scope.
  • Delivered on-site medical coverage for cadets and staff during field operations.
  • Kept an up-to-date list of general supplies.
  • Maintained the cleanliness of treatment rooms.
  • Reported changes in the patient's status to the senior clinician.
  • Conducted wound care and other necessary treatments.
  • Conducted and supervised established respiratory therapy and intravenous treatments.
  • Observed changes in patients' conditions, and evaluated intervention impacts.
  • Provide health education to patients.

Calian Health services
Manitoba

Primary Care Paramedic
11.2020 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Health Canada Contract
  • Work in remote indigenous communities in Northern Manitoba, providing support for local clinics helping with Covid 19 Nasopharyngeal swabs, preparing lab Requisitions and preparing swab for transport to the lab, certified to use the ABBOT rapid tester
  • Provide support within my scope of practice in a clinical setting for emergencies, routine wound management and dressing changes, and Intravenous cannulation/ fluid administration and maintain iv medication where needed
  • Health Canada Contract

Industrial Paramedic Services
Alberta

Primary Care Paramedic
10.2018 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Maintaining and cleaning inside and outside of Mobile Treatment Centres and Ambulances to ensure readiness for service
  • Meet with the crew for safety meetings every morning and any time the job scope changes
  • Provide medical care and medical/safety advice for on-site personnel
  • Maintain equipment in a trauma bag and oxygen bag as well as in the units to ensure all -equipment was fresh and well-stocked
  • Attend special events for medical coverage such as motorcycle races, rodeos
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Covid-19 screenings and health assessments and related record keeping

Calian Health services
Alberta

Primary Care Paramedic
11.2020 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Alberta Health services Contract
  • Meet with participants and explain the program, perform final screening for eligibility
  • Input patient information into Alberta health services covid 19 border testing pilot program and prepare Lab requisitions
  • Perform Oropharyngeal swab and prepare swab for transport to the lab for processing
  • Alberta Health services Contract

H.S.E. Integrated Alberta
Alberta

Emergency Medical Technician
02.2009 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • Maintaining and cleaning inside and outside of Mobile Treatment Centres and Ambulances to ensure readiness for service
  • Meet with the crew for safety meetings every morning and any time the job scope changes
  • Provide medical care and medical/safety advice for on-site personnel
  • Maintain equipment in a trauma bag and oxygen bag and in the units to ensure all -equipment was fresh and well-stocked
  • Attend special events for medical coverage such as motorcycle races, rodeos and the Lethbridge International Airshow 2010
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations

Education

Taber Emergency Services
Taber, AB

Emergency Medical Technician from Ambulance
07.2009

University Overview

Perform patient assessments, provide advanced triage and treatment to patients who are in life-threatening distress, perform electrocardiograms, provide intravenous therapy, assist nurses on ALS transports and perform wound care, splinting, and irrigation. Give fast and accurate radio and phone reports en route, and accurate and concise verbal reports on arrival at the hospital. Check and clean all personal gear, assigned vehicles, equipment and tools to ensure safe and effective operation. Provide care for pediatric, geriatric and patients with mental instabilities. Be ready and prepared, mentally and physically, for calls at any time day or night. Present a confident, clean and professional appearance and attitude at all times. Accurately prepare and administer medications. Complete full and accurate PCRs.

Cardston Community Hospital Emergency
Cardston, AB

Emergency Medical Technician ER practicum
06.2009

University Overview

Perform patient assessments, provide advanced triage treatment to patients in life-threatening distress, perform electrocardiograms, provide intravenous therapy, assist physicians, cardiac arrest, perform wound care, splinting, and irrigation. Participate in exchanging information between off-going and on- coming shifts and meetings as necessary and operate a multitude of medical devices and equipment as approved by the agency and treatment protocols.

Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB

Certificate from Primary Care Paramedic
06.2009

University Overview

Perform patient assessments, provide advanced triage and treatment to patients who are in life-threatening distress, perform electrocardiograms, provide intravenous therapy, assist nurses on ALS transports and perform wound care, splinting, and irrigation. Give fast and accurate radio and phone reports en route, and accurate and concise verbal reports on arrival at the hospital. Check and clean all personal gear, assigned vehicles, equipment and tools to ensure safe and effective operation. Provide care for pediatric, geriatric and patients with mental instabilities. Be ready and prepared, mentally and physically, for calls at any time day or night. Present a confident, clean and professional appearance and attitude at all times. Accurately prepare and administer medications. Complete full and accurate PCRs.

Skills

  • Primary Care Paramedic
  • Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
  • Electronic patient care record management
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Team-oriented relationships
  • BLS training for healthcare professionals
  • CPR
  • Hazardous materials training
  • H2S safety management
  • Occupational risk assessment
  • Rescue at Height
  • Confined Space Rescue
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Class/Group Management
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Animal Behavior and Handling
  • Oropharyngeal Swab Collection
  • Nasopharyngeal swab collection
  • Sample preparation
  • Health and Safety Advice
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Special Event Medical Coverage
  • Safety Compliance
  • Covid-19 Screenings
  • Health Assessments
  • Remote Indigenous Community Support
  • Emergency Support
  • Wound Management
  • Dressing changes
  • Intravenous Cannulation
  • Fluid administration
  • IV medication
  • Patient Support
  • Lab Requisitions
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Mobile Treatment Centre Maintenance
  • Ambulance Maintenance
  • Safety Meetings
  • Trauma Bag Maintenance
  • Oxygen Bag Maintenance
  • Medical Coverage
  • Safety Regulations Compliance
  • Confident Appearance
  • Client/Patient Triage
  • Surgery Preparation
  • Vital Monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound cleaning and treatment
  • Patient Assessments
  • Advanced Triage
  • Electrocardiograms
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • ALS Transports
  • Wound Care
  • Splinting
  • Irrigation
  • Radio and Phone Reports
  • Paediatric Care
  • Geriatric Care
  • Mental Instabilities Care
  • Professional Appearance
  • Medication Preparation and Administration
  • PCR Completion
  • Emergency Room Practicum
  • Physician Assistance
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Information Exchange
  • Medical Device Operation
  • Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine Education
  • EMR
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Scheduling
  • Billing
  • Triage
  • Primary Care Experience
  • Injections Administration
  • Covid-19 Swabbing
  • ABOTT Rapid Tester
  • Pharmacology
  • Medical Charting
  • Emergency Response
  • Public Health Knowledge
  • Medical Equipment Troubleshooting

Timeline

Primary Care Paramedic

Bayshore Health Services
09.2024 - Current

Primary Care Paramedic

Calian Health Care services
06.2024 - 08.2025

Primary Care Paramedic

Calian Health services
11.2020 - 03.2024

Primary Care Paramedic

Calian Health services
11.2020 - 02.2021

Primary Care Paramedic

Industrial Paramedic Services
10.2018 - 03.2021

Emergency Medical Technician

H.S.E. Integrated Alberta
02.2009 - 10.2018

Taber Emergency Services

Emergency Medical Technician from Ambulance

Cardston Community Hospital Emergency

Emergency Medical Technician ER practicum

Lethbridge College

Certificate from Primary Care Paramedic

License

Driving license, Valid, 4

Brad Oler