Heather Lean
Airdrie
Summary
Emergency medical professional with track record in providing high-quality care. Known for strong teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, adapting to changing needs with reliability. Skilled in advanced life support and patient assessment, valued for working well under pressure.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Alberta Health Services
05.2012 - Current
- 12 years as an ACP in Calgary and surrounding area
- Experience in the four functional groups of AHS EMS (Metro, Rural, IFT, Community Paramedic)
- Experience working with people suffering from addiction and mental health through my work at the safe consumption site at Sheldon Chumir
- Completed clinical courses (registration basics, schegistar) and familiar with using Solocom, ARK, teams, connect care, and Outlook from my experience in the coordination centre
- Experience working on City Centre Team working with the various allied health professionals through collaboration and exchange of knowledge and resources to help patients of all backgrounds
- Excellent time management skills through collaboration with my colleagues and leadership
Heart and Stroke Instructor
Resuscitation Canada
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Taught ACLS, PALS, and BLS to clinicians of various backgrounds including physicians, nurses, and paramedics
Emergency Medical Technician
CALA
10.2009 - 01.2012
- I worked as an EMT at a remote industrial clinic where I assisted in the setup and establishment of the clinic.
- Assisted in developing medical protocols and in drug and alcohol testing for workplace incidents
Emergency Medical Technician
East Central EMS
09.2007 - 10.2008
- Worked as an EMT throughout East Central Alberta and during downtime assisted at the local hospital with patient assessment and treatments within scope of practice
Instructor
Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute
06.2007 - 10.2012
- Worked as a standard first aid instructor for Red Cross
- EMR and EMT skills instructor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
The University of Calgary
Calgary, AB01.2023
Instructor Certification -
Heart and Stroke Instructor Course
01.2017
Advanced Training -
ICS, CBRN, Difficult Airway Management, Advanced ECG
01.2016
Paramedic Diploma -
Lakeland College
01.2012
EMT Certificate -
Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute
01.2006
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Troubleshooting
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Adapting
- Multitasking
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Continuing education
- Self-motivated
- Taking on new roles and responsibilities
Additional Education Training
- Mobile Integrated Health Required Learning
- Connect Care Training
- Required Organizational Learning
Timeline
Heart and Stroke Instructor
Resuscitation Canada
01.2017 - 12.2019
Paramedic
Alberta Health Services
05.2012 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
CALA
10.2009 - 01.2012
Emergency Medical Technician
East Central EMS
09.2007 - 10.2008
Instructor
Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute
06.2007 - 10.2012
Instructor Certification -
Heart and Stroke Instructor Course
Advanced Training -
ICS, CBRN, Difficult Airway Management, Advanced ECG
Paramedic Diploma -
Lakeland College
EMT Certificate -
Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
The University of Calgary
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