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Matthew Powers

Barrie,ON

Summary

Results-driven professional seeking position as Primary Care Paramedic. Focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments. Collaborates professionally with individuals from broad array of backgrounds and cultures.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Primary Care Paramedic

Toronto Paramedic Services
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Administered basic and advanced life support and manual cardiac defibrillation to emergent patients.
  • Maintained adherence to dispatch communication and response protocols.
  • treat patients with base hospital approved medications and procedures
  • Established and maintained strong rapport with hospital personnel to foster seamless communication in emergency situations.

Paramedic Skills Instructor

CTS Canadian Career College
Barrie, ON
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Taught and evaluated Paramedic students hands on skills.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Advanced Care Paramedic

County of Simcoe
Midhurst
04.2005 - 08.2020
  • Adhered to Base Hospital medical protocols and procedures, as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards.
  • Attended to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying variety of simple and advanced pre-hospital medical interventions.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Maintained required documentation on drugs used during shift.
  • Precepted Primary Care Paramedic students in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.

Education

Diploma - Advanced Care Paramedic

Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON
04.2012

Diploma - Primary Care Paramedic

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
04.2005

Diploma - Law And Security

Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
05.1994

Skills

  • First Aid
  • Communication Equipment Operation
  • Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Basic Trauma Life Support
  • Multi-Patient Triage

Certification

First Aid and CPR

ITLS

Class F drivers license

WHIMIS

Microsoft Office


Additional Information

2014 to present: Volunteer football and rugby coach at Bear Creek Secondary School

Timeline

Primary Care Paramedic

Toronto Paramedic Services
09.2021 - 07.2022

Paramedic Skills Instructor

CTS Canadian Career College
01.2019 - 06.2022

Advanced Care Paramedic

County of Simcoe
04.2005 - 08.2020

Diploma - Advanced Care Paramedic

Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology

Diploma - Primary Care Paramedic

Durham College

Diploma - Law And Security

Fleming College
Matthew Powers