Rasema Adulovic
14 Riviere Nation N, Casselman,ON
Summary
To earn a position as a primary care paramedic using excellence in basic life support, acute resourcefulness in emergency situations, patient-centered care, and safe work practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Paramedic
Cornwall SDG Paramedic Service
Cornwall, Ontario
06.2022 - Current
- Assess extent of injuries or medical illnesses of trauma victims, patients with respiratory disease and stress, overdose and poisoning victims, industrial accident victims and other ill or injured individuals to determine emergency medical treatment
- Administer pre-hospital emergency care to patients such as oxygen therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), spinal immobilization, bandaging and splinting
- Apply adjunctive equipment for ventilation and circulation complications, administer medications and provide other advanced emergency treatment to patients
- Transport patients by land to hospital or other medical facility for further medical care
- Collaborate with ambulance dispatch centers, hospital staff, police, firefighters and family members to ensure relevant information is collected and proper treatment is administered
- Document and record nature of injuries and illnesses and treatment provided
- Maintain emergency care equipment and supplies.
Offload Specialist
Cornwall Community Hospital
Cornwall, Ontario
10.2023 - Current
- Obtains detailed patient medical history, monitors vital signs, performs ECG exam and monitors for cardiac arrhythmias or other abnormalities and takes appropriate action in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
- Provides support to clinical medical team and utilizes medical devices and therapy protocols in the treatment of patients.
- Supports the Physicians and Nurses with the coordination of the flow of patients as directed
- Records, and reports to physician or nurse the patient's condition or injury, the treatment and discuss plan of care
- Performing other duties and assignments as required
Acting Director of Care
Billingswood Manor Retirement Home
Ottawa, Ontario
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Ensures all residents’ assessments and care plans are updated and revised on on-going basis, according to RHA requirements
- Ensures the residents’ family, physician and management team are informed of changes in residents’ condition and needs
- Ensures all Registered Staff orders, administers and stores medications and treatments in compliance with the retirement home policies as well as the pharmacy
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements and evaluates overall quality of resident care by the nursing department
- Responsible for all aspects of human resources within the nursing department, including interviewing, hiring, training and evaluating staff
- Ensures all Infection Control, Falls Prevention, Outbreak Management, Behaviour Management programs are in place, communicated to the nursing team and maintained as per policy and in compliance with RHA and other legislative bodies.
Unregulated Care Provider
Heritage Heights Retirement Home
Cornwall, Ontario
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Administer medications and treatments for each resident using the medication administration record (MAR)
- Review, read, document and communicate pertinent information about residents
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident information
- Deal courteously with staff, residents, resident families and visitors
- Help residents maintain independence, promote dignity and physical safety of each resident
- Strive to understand and respond to each resident with empathy, always remaining mindful of the resident’s unique communication patterns, history and basic human needs
- Provide emergency first aid/nursing care until appropriate medical care is available.
Pharmacy Technician
Kilborn Pharmacy
Ottawa, Ontario
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Patient greeting and confirmation of accuracy of all pertinent prescription information prior to filling
- Accurately inputting, processing and filling prescriptions and troubleshooting third party insurance issues when necessary
- Perform verification of pharmaceutical calculations, medication dilutions and weight
- Inventory management through order receiving, counts, returns of expired medication
- Working in collaboration with doctors, pharmacists and other health care providers in order to optimize patient outcomes.
Personal Assistant
Spotless Pro Cleaning Services
Ottawa, ON
05.2013 - Current
- Manage calendars, email and contact lists
- Schedule appointments, screen calls, and correspondence; respond independently whenever possible
- Process/redirect incoming communication
- Work with and effectively with the owner to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately
- Prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the owner
- Support preparation of presentations, and plan and draft communications and other documentation
- Process invoices and manage expense reports
- Track expenses, verify, reconcile and prepare reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
St. Lawrence College/Laurentian University
07.2024
Primary Care Paramedic -
Oxford College of Arts, Business, and Technology
06.2022
Pre-Health Sciences Advanced Diploma -
Algonquin College
04.2018
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Bell High School
06.2013
Skills
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Responsible and Organized
- Respects Confidentiality and Authority
- Calm and Collected, Under Pressure
Certification
- BLS
- F-Class License
- First Aid CPR/AED Level HCP
- First Aid CPR
- CPI
- Mask Fit N95
- WHIMIS
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness
- AODA Training
- Medication Administration Certificate
- A-EMCA
- OPPAT
Ongoing Certifications
- Human Trafficking for Healthcare Professionals
- WHO Covid Course
- Death Notification Course
Additional Information
Blessed to have life-long friends and family outside of EMS who support, provide guidance, and ground me. Interests in my free time include hiking with my two dogs, adventuring to small towns, spending time on the lake, and traveling.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Offload Specialist
Cornwall Community Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Primary Care Paramedic
Cornwall SDG Paramedic Service
06.2022 - Current
Acting Director of Care
Billingswood Manor Retirement Home
10.2020 - 02.2021
Unregulated Care Provider
Heritage Heights Retirement Home
08.2018 - 07.2020
Pharmacy Technician
Kilborn Pharmacy
01.2016 - 05.2017
Personal Assistant
Spotless Pro Cleaning Services
05.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
St. Lawrence College/Laurentian University
Primary Care Paramedic -
Oxford College of Arts, Business, and Technology
Pre-Health Sciences Advanced Diploma -
Algonquin College
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Bell High School
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