Ella Heistad
Innisfail,AB
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated individual with hands-on experience in fire suppression, emergency response, and life safety operations. Backed by solid education in EMS, bringing strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a commitment to public safety. Passionate about advancing in fire services, with a drive to take on greater responsibilities and leadership roles. Ready to contribute experience, resilience, and a proactive mindset to a dynamic fire department.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
EMR
Medavie Health Services West
Calgary, Alberta
08.2024 - Current
- Inter-facility transfer
- Attended regular training sessions in order to maintain certification requirements.
EMR
Associated Ambulance
Red Deer, Alberta
04.2023 - Current
- Inter-facility transfer experience: Loaded and transported patients from hospitals to rehab centers or other medical facilities.
- Emergency ambulance experience to a BLS capacity, responding to various emergencies within communities and working with allied agencies to promote safety.
- Coordinated with other emergency responders such as fire fighters or police officers on scene.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Training new employees on logistic systems, patient transfers and interaction , and how to effectively manage patient personal information and document events.
Firefighter
Innisfail Fire Department
Innisfail, Alberta
08.2022 - Current
- Worked as part of a team to maintain and clean equipment, apparatus, and station: ensuring all required equipment is in a state of readiness for all calls.
- Developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with department volunteers, employees, the public, and other agencies.
- Participating in activities and operations in response to major accidents, incidents involving hazardous materials, and other emergency situations.
- Engagement with the community by promoting fire safety, and educating the public on the importance of fire prevention and household safety.
Trainer
Mountainview Colts Hockey Club
Didsbury, Alberta
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed upwards of 25 hockey players' medical conditions and had detailed lists on specific concerns with each player's injuries and/or medical conditions.
- I attended weekly hockey games and was on standby for any emergencies on or off the ice.
- Responsible for rehabilitating players who had injuries and assisting with taping and exercises to maintain an adequate shape for gameplay.
- Showing a calm and professional manner in cases of serious injuries, and being able to assist family members with concerns for the players' well-being.
Key Holder / Barrista
The Coffee Cottage
Innisfail, Alberta
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Trained and helped supervise staff to develop and maintain store revenue, team customer service skills and product knowledge.
- Maintained professional relationships with customers, and maintained good standing within the community.
- Handled cash and balanced registers during closing and opening shifts, maintained store cleanliness and condition to AHS standards.
Education
Primary Care Paramedic Certificate - PCP
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB06-2025
EMR Certificate - Emergency Medical Responder
Alberta Health And Safety Training Institute
Red Deer, AB10-2022
High School Diploma -
Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame
Red Deer06-2022
NFPA Certification -
IFSAC And Pro Board
Additional Certificates
Skills
- Patient assessment and engagement
- Emergency response
- Community engagement and interaction
- Effective communication and team collaboration
- Inter-facility transfers
- Fire safety promotion , and fire prevention
- patient information documentation
- Emergency Ambulance experience
Custom
References available upon request.
Timeline
EMR
Medavie Health Services West
08.2024 - Current
Trainer
Mountainview Colts Hockey Club
10.2023 - 02.2024
EMR
Associated Ambulance
04.2023 - Current
Firefighter
Innisfail Fire Department
08.2022 - Current
Key Holder / Barrista
The Coffee Cottage
05.2021 - 03.2023
Primary Care Paramedic Certificate - PCP
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
EMR Certificate - Emergency Medical Responder
Alberta Health And Safety Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame
NFPA Certification -
IFSAC And Pro Board
Additional Certificates
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