Jay Zwicker
Saint John,NB
Summary
Diligent paramedic with experience in emergency support and medical response coupled with fire suppression techniques. Team-focused with strong communication skills to rapidly and effectively respond to emergencies. Stellar work ethic, integrity and reliability. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maritime Rescue & Medical
Maritime Rescue
Saint John
09.2023 - Current
- Provided medical care to injured patients in the field.
- Coordinated with other agencies such as police, fire, and EMS during emergencies.
- Investigated accident sites, collected evidence, and provided reports to supervisors.
- Identified potential hazards at disaster sites and communicated them to team members.
- Provided emergency medical care in response to life-threatening situations.
Medical Instructor
Dalhousie NB
Saint John
01.2023 - Current
- Provided instruction in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology to students.
- Advised students on academic issues related to coursework and career options.
- Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development projects.
- Demonstrated proper use of medical instruments and tools during simulations.
Paramedic
Ambulance New Brunswick
Saint John
02.2021 - Current
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Recorded detailed notes about patient condition before arrival at hospital facility for documentation purposes.
- Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
Medical Coverage
Maritime paramedic services
Saint John
01.2021 - Current
- Provided medical care to injured patients in the field.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and provided oxygen therapy as needed.
- Provided emergency medical care in response to life-threatening situations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure safe operation.
- Assessed patients and environment, administered CPR and stabilized patients for transport to hospital.
Life Guard
Grand Manan Community centre
Grand Manan
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Assisted with swim lessons for guests and members of the facility.
- Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
Personal Support Worker
Shannon kinghorne
Grand Manan
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for children with autism spectrum disorder.
- Provided direct therapy to clients in home, clinic, school, and community settings.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and other professionals to develop strategies to improve adaptive skills.
- Created visual supports such as schedules, charts, tokens systems. to support communication needs of individuals with ASD.
Education
Advanced Care Paramedic - Paramedic-Advanced Care
Medavie Health Ed
Moncton11-2024
Primary Care Paramedic - Paramedicine
Oulton College
Moncton, NB11-2020
High School Diploma -
Grand Manan Community School
Grand Manan, NB06-2019
Firefighter 1 - Firefighter 1
New Brunswick Community College
Fredericton, NBSkills
- Basic Life Support
- Fire suppression tactics
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Stress management techniques
- Emergency Response
- Excellent Communication
- Community Engagement
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Lifesaving measures
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient Assessments
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Volunteer Work + Certification
- FireFighter for 3 years
- yearbook Committee
- student council
- Rotary Club
- Humanity Project
- First aid Coverage for Events
- bronze star life guard
- Heart & stroke instructor BLS
- Redcross First Responder Instructor
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Incident command 100
- CTAS training
- Aimes Airway Course
Accomplishments
- High honors PCP school
- Honors ACP school
- Honors High School
- 2017 + 2019 student Citizenship Award
- multiple sports awards
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maritime Rescue & Medical
Maritime Rescue
09.2023 - Current
Medical Instructor
Dalhousie NB
01.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Ambulance New Brunswick
02.2021 - Current
Medical Coverage
Maritime paramedic services
01.2021 - Current
Life Guard
Grand Manan Community centre
06.2018 - 09.2018
Personal Support Worker
Shannon kinghorne
06.2017 - 08.2017
Advanced Care Paramedic - Paramedic-Advanced Care
Medavie Health Ed
Primary Care Paramedic - Paramedicine
Oulton College
High School Diploma -
Grand Manan Community School
Firefighter 1 - Firefighter 1
New Brunswick Community College
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