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Carolyn Ross

Chatham

Summary

Committed medical professional actively pursuing an opportunity to contribute value to the team through a professional role. Meticulous and compassionate with demonstrated success in executing compassionate patient care and reasoned decision-making under pressure. Highly skilled in wound care and iv administration with a strong foundation of knowledge the field. Seasoned Community Paramedic with comprehensive background in emergency medical services within diverse communities. Demonstrated strengths include rapid assessment, critical decision-making, and effective communication skills suited for high-stress situations. Previous work involved collaborating with healthcare teams to provide timely intervention, education, and preventive care to community members, thereby improving health outcomes and reducing unnecessary hospital visits.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Paramedic

Medavie EMS
Chatham
09.2024 - Current
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and details on current issues.
  • Conducted home visits to assess patients' medical needs and provide treatment advice.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all patient encounters using electronic medical records software.
  • Administered medications according to physician instructions and monitored adverse reactions.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to community paramedicine practice standards.
  • Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.
  • Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
  • Provided education about health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications to patients in the community setting.
  • Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.

Paramedic Program Coordinator

St Clair College
Chatham
09.2003 - Current
  • Provided individualized guidance to students regarding their academic progress.
  • Utilized technology such as online discussion boards, video conferencing, and other digital tools to supplement instruction.
  • Collaborated with professors to manage education projects from start to finish.
  • Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
  • Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
  • Developed and presented lectures on various topics related to the course curriculum.
  • Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
  • Assisted in development of new courses, including researching materials and developing assignments.
  • Advised students in personal matters, driving academics, attendance and behaviors.
  • Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes.
  • Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
  • Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
  • Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
  • Integrated current events into class lessons as a way of providing real-world context for abstract concepts.
  • Conducted student assessments, evaluated results, and provided feedback to students.
  • Attended faculty meetings to discuss departmental policies, goals, and objectives.
  • Created and implemented syllabi for each course section.
  • Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Paramedic

SunParlour EMS
Leamington And Chatham
06.1993 - 12.2010
  • Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
  • Reported and documented medical treatment administered on-site and during transport to healthcare facility.
  • Performed emergency life support and treated sick and injured persons at remote locations.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center.
  • Ensured compliance with established policies related to infection control procedures.
  • Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
  • Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries.

Education

Paramedicine

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London
04-1992

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Health education
  • IV insertion
  • Continuing education
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Crisis intervention
  • Health promotion
  • Patient rapport
  • Home safety assessments
  • Geriatric care
  • Disease prevention
  • Chronic disease management
  • Mobile integrated healthcare
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Critical decision-making skills

Certification

  • Continuing Education: (list any relevant completed courses here)
  • Peer Support Training
  • Leap Palliative Care Training
  • ABC Communication Skills Workshops
  • R2MR Instructor Training
  • BH Instructor Training
  • CP@clinic on line Training

Timeline

Community Paramedic

Medavie EMS
09.2024 - Current

Paramedic Program Coordinator

St Clair College
09.2003 - Current

Paramedic

SunParlour EMS
06.1993 - 12.2010

Paramedicine

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology

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