Kevin Watterson
Pickering
Summary
A current member of the Toronto Paramedic Services working on transitioning into a progressive career as a firefighter. A natural problem solver with the ability to effectively perform required duties under stressful conditions and interact positively with diverse communities. As a reliable and professional team player, I am comfortable working as part of a crew, or alongside other first responders. Excited about the opportunity to apply my current skills to my dream career with Toronto Fire Services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Paramedic
City of Toronto
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with other first responders to provide compassionate, professional, pre-hospital care in high-pressure, emergency situations
- Administer advanced life support and medical care procedures, such as cardiac monitoring and medication administration
- Interact positively with patients and their families during emotionally charged encounters by maintaining a high level of empathy, calm and professionalism
- Maintain patient confidentiality while keeping meticulous patient records and documentation in compliance with medical protocols and legal requirements
- Participate in ongoing training and education to maintain in-depth, up-to-date knowledge for personal and professional development
Clinical Rotation
Lakeridge Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: (Durham College Practicum)
- Conducted system specific assessments and treatment on a diverse range of patient issues
- Assessed and assisted with a birth in our labour and delivery placement
- Advanced IV cannulas for day surgery patients under the supervision of nursing staff
- Provided bag valve mask oxygen therapy to patients during their day surgery (e.g Neurological surgery)
- Monitored and assessed post-surgical patients, ensuring their safe transition from anesthesia to full consciousness by closely observing vital signs, managing pain, and immediately responding to adverse reactions
- (Durham College Practicum)
Education
Fire & Emergency Service Training Institute -
Fire & Emergency Service Training Institute
01.2023
Primary Care Paramedic Program -
Durham College
Oshawa, ON01.2020
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning -
Durham College
Whitby, ON01.2014
Skills
Valid Ontario Driver’s License Class DZF in good standing
Certified NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I (IFSAC) (FESTI)
Certified NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II (IFSAC) (FESTI)
Certified 1072 Hazmat Operations (IFSAC) (FESTI)
Certified 1072 Hazmat Awareness (IFSAC) (FESTI)
OFAI stages 1-3 certified
Certified Standard First Aid training (Red Cross)
Certified HCP/CPR (Red Cross)
Certification
- AEMCA certification (Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant)
- Sunnybrook Base Hospital certified
- ITLS(international Trauma Life Support
- OFAI Swim Test
- JHSC Member, (previous employer)
Community Service
- Pickering Baseball, 01/01/22, 12/31/23, Volunteered to assist with developing and coaching a co-ed baseball team aged 14-17
- Pickering Baseball, 01/01/14, 12/31/17, Evaluated the baseball skills of children aged 10-14 for three seasons
- Toronto Firefighter Events, 01/01/11, 12/31/19, Picked up and delivered toys for the annual Toronto Firefighter Toy Drive
- Toronto Firefighter Events, 01/01/08, 12/31/17, Assisted with event operations set-up, activities and post-event clean up as a volunteer with the Toronto Firefighters Children’s Christmas Party
Languages
Timeline
Primary Care Paramedic
City of Toronto
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Rotation
Lakeridge Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
Primary Care Paramedic Program -
Durham College
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning -
Durham College
- AEMCA certification (Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant)
- Sunnybrook Base Hospital certified
- ITLS(international Trauma Life Support
- OFAI Swim Test
- JHSC Member, (previous employer)
Fire & Emergency Service Training Institute -
Fire & Emergency Service Training Institute
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