Olivia Leahy
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care Paramedic
County Of Renfrew
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, treating, and monitoring medical emergencies in various settings.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments for various medical conditions, contributing to better patient outcomes.
- Provided high-quality pre-hospital care by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emergency medical procedures and protocols.
- Collaboration with dispatch, commanders, community paramedics and partners to ensure high patient outcomes
- Ensured a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines during medical interventions and vehicle operations.
- Contributed to higher patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate care during stressful situations.
- Maintained equipment readiness by regularly inspecting supplies, medications, tools, and vehicles according to established guidelines.
- Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and cooperation throughout their treatment experience.
Case Manager Team Lead
John Howard Society Of Ottawa
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Supporting clients who have been chronically homeless
- Knowledge in response to overdoses, administration of both IM and nasal Naloxone
- Management of high acuity clients
- Implementation of care plans, money management, food security
- Communication with ODSP and PG&T for mutual client wellbeing
- Well versed in navigating partnerships with Ottawa Inner City Health and Carefor
- Performance of SPDATs
- Management of residential trustees
- Knowledge in responding to aggressive behaviors and diversion strategies (TED/TESP or OPS/EMS intervention)
- Assisting clients in navigating legal barriers; such as, legal aid, parole hearings, bail supervision, etc
- Managing a staff team of 21 individuals
- Staff scheduling for a building that operates 24/7
- Participating in a crisis response on call rotation
Lead staff
Mainstreet Community Services
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder, dual diagnosis, and complex mental health issues
- Determined specific needs and provided the most appropriate level of services to ensure well-being
- Properly administering medication, following policies and procedures
- Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living, including employment and person centered programs
Education
Bachelors of Health Sciences -
Ontario Tech University
04.2025
Primary Care Paramedic
Loyalist College
Belleville, ON04.2023
Skills
- Organized
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Able to establish patient rapport
Accomplishments
- NVCPI (Non violent Crisis prevention intervention) training
- Career development in diverse population course
- High risk designation actions
- Abuse prevention
- Client Social History
- CPR and First Aid Level C
- SPDAT
- Mental Health First Aid
- Becoming Trauma Responsive
- OPPAT
- Class 4a license
- AEMCA license
Timeline
Primary Care Paramedic
County Of Renfrew
07.2023 - Current
Case Manager Team Lead
John Howard Society Of Ottawa
03.2021 - 07.2023
Lead staff
Mainstreet Community Services
05.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelors of Health Sciences -
Ontario Tech University
Primary Care Paramedic
Loyalist College
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