Patrick Duchesne
Welland,ON
Summary
Experienced Primary Care Paramedic with demonstrated success in pre-hospital care . Focused Primary Care Paramedic with demonstrated success in emergency team communication and support. Over 13 years of medical equipment knowledge and basic life support functions in crisis situations. I have been looked upon as a leader among my peers and have always utilized my attributes to thrive in the work place and community.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Community Living Welland, Pelham
12.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Facilitated smooth patient transfers by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and families for seamless transitions.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among patients through education on nutrition, exercise, and medication management.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
Primary Care Paramedic
Valard Group
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Provide medical coverage to construction crews working in remote locations in Northern Ontario.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and present status to determine care needs.
- Treat and monitor patients during medic-vac emergencies.
- Communicated with Physicians regarding patient status and treatment plans.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medical documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinic records.
- Collaborated with Northern Region Health Clinics for patient management relating to extrication.
- Ensure patients are treated with respect, dignity and empathy.
- Ensuring upmost confidentiality regarding patient medical and personal information.
- CannAmm certified drug and alcohol testing
- Consulted with PRAXES medical group regarding administration of controlled medication and antibiotics.
Primary Care Paramedic
Medavie Health Services
05.2012 - 03.2021
- Improved response times through effective communication within the emergency team and coordination with dispatchers.
- Provide BLS and external defibrillation to patients
- Provided high-quality pre-hospital care by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emergency medical procedures and protocols.
- Promoted health education and awareness among patients by conducting community presentations on first aid, CPR, and injury prevention.
- Increased public confidence in local EMS services by consistently demonstrating professionalism and expertise while interacting with community members.
- Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and cooperation throughout their treatment experience.
- Maintained equipment readiness by regularly inspecting supplies, medications, tools, and vehicles according to established guidelines.
- Completed medical reporting and documentation to transfer information from scene to hospital.
- Licensed under the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia
Education
Certification - Indigenous Canada
02.2024
College Diploma - Primary Care Paramedic
05.2010
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
06.1991
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Ambulance Transfer
- IV Insertion
- Medical History Collection
- Basic life support
- Medical equipment operation
- Medical Records Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Pre-hospital Care
- Medical Coding
- Catheter Care
Certification
- Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant License - 2011
- Primary Care Paramedic Diploma, Trillium College - 2010
- Drive wise Defensive Driving Curricula Training - 2010
- ITLS Certification (International Trauma Life Support) - 2024
- Rural Trauma Team Development Course Training - 2015
- University of Alberta - (Indigenous Canada Course) - 2024
- Non-violent crisis intervention (NVCI) certification - 2023
- Covid-19 proof of vaccinations
- BLS certification
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma
- Updated Personal Immunization Record
Timeline
Health Care Assistant - Community Living Welland, Pelham
12.2023 - Current
Primary Care Paramedic - Valard Group
03.2021 - 10.2023
Primary Care Paramedic - Medavie Health Services
05.2012 - 03.2021
University of Alberta - Certification, Indigenous Canada
Trillium College - College Diploma, Primary Care Paramedic
Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High School - Ontario Secondary School Diploma,
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