Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Achievements & Accomplishments
Volunteer Experience
References
Professional References
Timeline
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Danna DeGagne

Calgary,Canada

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic

Siksika Emergency Services
10.2021 - Current
  • A casual employee working as a paramedic within the rural emergency setting on the Siksika Nation and surrounding Wheatland County.
  • Highlights: understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture and tradition, experience in a rural emergency setting, patient advocacy, mapping and flexible scheduling.
  • Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain the safety of patients and the paramedic crew.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing optimum patient care through continued training and education.

Paramedic

Stoney Nakoda Emergency Services
07.2021 - Current
  • A casual employee working as a Paramedic within the rural emergency setting on the Stoney Nakoda Nation and surrounding Bow Valley region.
  • Highlights: understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture and tradition, experience in a rural emergency setting, patient advocacy, mapping and flexible scheduling.
  • Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain the safety of patients and the paramedic crew.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing optimum patient care through continued training and education.

Paramedic

Peigan District Ambulance Service
01.2021 - Current
  • A casual employee working as a Paramedic within the rural emergency setting on the Piikani Nation.
  • Highlights: understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture and tradition, experience in a rural emergency setting, patient advocacy, mapping and flexible scheduling.
  • Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain the safety of patients and the paramedic crew.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing optimum patient care through continued training and education.

Paramedic

Alberta Health Services
Calgary, Canada
11.2020 - Current
  • A casual employee with experience working as a Paramedic currently working in Calgary Metro and surrounding area (previously AHS South Zone).
  • Highlights: diversified demographic experience, excel in a fast-paced urban emergency setting, established interdepartmental collaboration through effective communication methods, patient advocacy, mapping and flexible scheduling.
  • Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain the safety of patients and the paramedic crew.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing optimum patient care through continued training and education.

Primary Care Paramedic/Firefighter

Blood Tribe Emergency Services
02.2020 - 02.2021
  • Previous full-time employee, worked as a Primary Care Paramedic/Firefighter within the rural emergency and clinical setting on the Kainai Nation.
  • Highlights: Experience with managing multiple patients/clients, organization skills, drug and alcohol addictions, medical detox, Indigenous culture and tradition, mental health, patient advocacy, introduction to firefighting, COVID-19 swabbing and protocols, fast-paced work environment and experience in both rural emergency/prehospital and clinical settings.

Various Roles

Calgary Co-op
03.2014 - 02.2020
  • Various roles, including Produce Utility Clerk, Deli Utility Clerk, and Customer Service Clerk.
  • Responsibilities: Customer service, food preparation, department maintenance, inventory and ordering, food health and safety, and store assistance.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Care Paramedic

SAIT
Calgary, AB
04-2024

Some College (No Degree) - Primary Care Paramedic

NAIT
Lethbridge, AB
07-2019

High School Diploma -

Crescent Heights High School (CHHS)
Calgary, AB
06-2016

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Responder

SAIT
Calgary, AB

Skills

  • Verbal communication
  • Emergency diagnostics
  • Mental health crisis management
  • Safety protocols
  • Maintaining optimum patient centered care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Pre-hospital care
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Advanced life support
  • Leader and team player

Certification

  • Before Operational Stress (November 2024)
  • ACLS Provider (October 2024)
  • BLS CPR Provider (August 2024)
  • SevGen Indigenous Awareness Training (May 2024)
  • NRP (April 2024)
  • PALS (May 2023)
  • Advanced ITLS (April 2023)
  • Professional Driver Improvement Course (April 2023)
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training (September 2021)
  • ITLS Basic Provider Course (March 2019)
  • Stop the Bleed (April 2019)

Achievements & Accomplishments

  • Dean’s Honor Roll – SAIT (2022-2024)
  • Dean’s Honor Roll - NAIT (July 2019)
  • 2nd Place in 4x400m (March 2023), 3rd Place in 300m (April 2019) - ACAC Provincial College Championship
  • Most Valuable Player Award - Lethbridge College Indoor Track (April 2019)
  • Athlete of the Year Award - CHHS (2015 & 2016)

Volunteer Experience

  • SAIT Paramedic SIM Club (2022-2024)
  • Winston Heights Mountview Community (2009-current)
  • Crescent Heights High School (2013-current)
  • Bethany Care Centre (2012-2015)

References

  • Bret Fazzio, LFES Captain, (403) 849-0239
  • Aric Stokell, LFES Officer, (403) 320-4207
  • Trey Elkins, ACP at Stoney Nakoda and AHS, (403) 999-3385

Professional References

  • Kendra McMurtry (ACP/CCP), Crew Chief at Stoney Nakoda, (403) 561-7864
  • Alex Diotte (ACP/CCP), SAIT Instructor, (403) 617-8262, diotte.ar@gmail.com
  • Braden Burton (ACP/FF), ACP Final Practicum Preceptor at LFES, (403) 324-0123, braden.burton@lethbridge.ca
  • Andrew Moxon (ACP/FF), ACP Intermediate Practicum Preceptor at LFES, (403) 393-2567
  • Dawson Folk (ACP/FF), ACP Intermediate & Final Practicum Preceptor at LFES, (403) 892-0694, dawson.folk@lethbridge.ca
  • Janna Hart, Nakoda EMS Manager, (403) 408-7083, jannah@stoney-nation.com

Timeline

Paramedic

Siksika Emergency Services
10.2021 - Current

Paramedic

Stoney Nakoda Emergency Services
07.2021 - Current

Paramedic

Peigan District Ambulance Service
01.2021 - Current

Paramedic

Alberta Health Services
11.2020 - Current

Primary Care Paramedic/Firefighter

Blood Tribe Emergency Services
02.2020 - 02.2021

Various Roles

Calgary Co-op
03.2014 - 02.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Care Paramedic

SAIT

Some College (No Degree) - Primary Care Paramedic

NAIT

High School Diploma -

Crescent Heights High School (CHHS)

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Responder

SAIT

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