Carrie Ureta
Maple Ridge,BC
Summary
Driven by a commitment to public health and safety, I leveraged my expertise at BC Ambulance Service to enhance data management and foster inter-agency collaboration. My ability to create culturally sensitive environments and provide emotional support, alongside meticulous death scene examinations, has significantly contributed to community well-being and efficient investigative processes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Coroner
BC Coroners Service
10.2023 - Current
- Attending death scenes to establish the identity of the decedent and how and why they have died.
- Working closely with law enforcement and other stakeholders to establish the who, what, where, and when.
- Liaising with family and bystanders to gather information in a sensitive manner
Paramedic
BC Ambulance Service
05.1995 - 10.2023
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Provided critical incident stress debriefing to fellow emergency medical services personnel following traumatic calls, fostering a supportive work environment for all team members.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Education
No Degree - Paramedicine
JIBC
New Westminster, BC05.1995
Skills
- Streamlined record-keeping processes for efficient data management and sharing among relevant agencies
- Promoted inter-agency collaboration by cooperating with law enforcement and medical professionals during investigations
- Enhanced community safety with diligent death scene examinations, identifying potential public health risks
- Provided information to family and bystanders for access to services for grief or trauma care
- Creates a culturally safe space at all calls and continues to educate myself on better ways to be culturally sensitive
- Attended scenes where trauma has occurred and ws able to provide emotional support to individuals
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Coroner
BC Coroners Service
10.2023 - Current
Paramedic
BC Ambulance Service
05.1995 - 10.2023
No Degree - Paramedicine
JIBC
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