Paula Sutherland
Clyde River,NS
Summary
Resourceful Advanced Care Paramedic offering 22 years of experience handling medical emergencies, with great patient care skills and critical thinking abilities. Dedicated to fast-paced and compassionate care. Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with knowledge prehospital and in hospital settings.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Care Paramedic
Emergency Medical Care Inc.
08.2001 - Current
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient condition on scene and perform preliminary diagnosis.
- Attended to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying variety of simple and advanced pre-hospital medical interventions.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's we
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Communicated with patients and family members to gather incident and medical history information.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Operated ambulance equipment and responded to radio transmissions.
- Senior Operations Paramedic experience
Advanced Care Paramedic
Nova Scotia Health Authority
08.2013 - Current
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for daily patients.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
License Certificate - Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)
Maritime School of Paramedicine
Dartmouth, NS07.2005
No Degree - Paramedicine
Canadian Red Cross
Saint John, NB08.2001
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Triaging CTAS
- Patient Management
- Senior Operations Training
- Critical Decision-Making Skills Training
- Critical Thinking Training
- Leadership Training
- Effective Communication Training
- ISO 200
Additional Training
First Aid/CPR / MFR Instructor/Facilitator
ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Addictions/ Family Support Counselor Training
Conflict Resolution
Joint Occupation Health & Safety Level 1
Pipeline Safety/ Pipeline HSE Orientation
ICS 200
Leadership Essentials
Timeline
Advanced Care Paramedic
Nova Scotia Health Authority
08.2013 - Current
Advanced Care Paramedic
Emergency Medical Care Inc.
08.2001 - Current
License Certificate - Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)
Maritime School of Paramedicine
No Degree - Paramedicine
Canadian Red Cross
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