Daniel Pickel
Windsor,ON
Summary
At the Corporation of the County of Essex, I leveraged my expertise in emergency medical procedures and leadership skills to enhance pre-hospital care quality. As a Primary Care Paramedic, I initiated patient care, significantly improved response times, and fostered inter-agency training, demonstrating commitment to advancing EMS through innovation and collaboration.
Highly skilled healthcare professional with strong background in emergency medical services and patient care. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure, assess situations quickly, and provide critical interventions. Strong emphasis on teamwork, ensuring seamless collaboration with colleagues to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, always ready to meet changing needs and challenges.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Paramedic
Corporation of the County of Essex
08.1982 - 12.2024
- Maintained equipment readiness by regularly inspecting supplies, medications, tools, and vehicles according to established guidelines.
- Increased public confidence in local EMS services by consistently demonstrating professionalism and expertise while interacting with community members.
- Mentored new paramedics through hands-on training sessions, sharing knowledge of best practices in emergency medicine.
- Promoted health education and awareness among patients by conducting community presentations on first aid, CPR, and injury prevention.
- Provided high-quality pre-hospital care by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emergency medical procedures and protocols.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by actively participating in staff meetings, training sessions, and collaborative problem-solving initiatives.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters, ensuring proper billing and continuity of care for follow-up appointments.
- Contributed to higher patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate care during stressful situations.
- Maintained adherence to dispatch communication and response protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing pre-hospital care delivery systems within the organization.
- Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Completed medical reporting and documentation to transfer information from scene to hospital.
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and cooperation throughout their treatment experience.
- Established and maintained strong rapport with hospital personnel to foster seamless communication in emergency situations.
- Improved response times through effective communication within the emergency team and coordination with dispatchers.
- Collaborated with EMS team members to develop more efficient processes for patient assessment, transportation, and transfer of care to hospital staff.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between EMS providers through effective communication with other healthcare professionals involved in a patient''s treatment plan.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, treating, and monitoring medical emergencies in various settings.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
Education
Basic Training Diploma - Ambulance And Emergency Care
St Clair College
Windsor, ON10-1982
Skills
- After a long career in EMS focused on advancing the profession I finished my career in a first response car, initializing Pt care until transport units arrived
- I held several union positions including Local President during The Provincial download, Cert Member of Joint Health and Safety Committees, participated in countless special events providing medical coverage and was involved in several equipment/vehicle improvements
- Participated in Cross Training with Allied Agencies, both locally and internationally
Accomplishments
Governor General Exemplary Service Award Recipient
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Pending Province of Manitoba Certification
Occupational Health and Safety Certified
SWORBH Certified
Advanced EMCA
Ambulance and Emergency Care Certificate
All Immunizations and Vaccines
Timeline
Primary Care Paramedic
Corporation of the County of Essex
08.1982 - 12.2024
Basic Training Diploma - Ambulance And Emergency Care
St Clair College
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