Overview
Professional Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Timeline
Awards

Scott Sywake

British Columbia Emergency Health Service
Sooke,BC
Scott Sywake
1
Language
1
Certification
37
years of professional experience

Experienced Primary Care Paramedic known for driving quality improvements in emergency medical services. Strong skills in medication administration and vital signs monitoring, committed to delivering exceptional patient care in high-pressure environments.

Work History

Primary Care Paramedic

32 Years 9 Months
British Columbia Emergency Health Service | 01.1994 - Current
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing prehospital care delivery systems within the organization.
  • Maintained adherence to dispatch communication and response protocols.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by actively participating in staff meetings, training sessions, and collaborative problem solving initiatives.
  • 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.
  • Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition..

Paramedic

14 Years 5 Months
St. John Ambulance Brigade | 03.1992 - 08.2006

Provided paramedic services for community events attended by 50 to 25,000 people.

* Created a Bike Squad team for quicker responses at large events.

* Trained members in First Aid, paperwork completion and how to represent the service in a professional way.

* Built 3 ambulances for members to provide the best care possible to community events.

First Aid Instructor

6 Years 6 Months
St. John Ambulance | 02.1990 - 08.1996
  • Developed engaging instructional materials to facilitate effective learning outcomes for trainees.
  • Assessed trainee performance through practical evaluations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and techniques.
  • Led community outreach initiatives, promoting first aid awareness and increasing program visibility within the community.
  • Instructed students on cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques.
  • Increased community awareness about the importance of first aid education through active participation in local events and outreach initiatives.

Education

Primary Care Paramedic - Paramedicine

Justice Institute of British Columbia | New Westminster

Skills

Basic life support certification
Airway management
Intravenous therapy
Medication administration
Patient assessment
Basic life support
Vital signs monitoring
Medication management
Critical decision-making skills

Accomplishments

  • 2024 Awarded " King Charles III’s Coronation Medal "
  • 2024 Awarded "EMS Exemplary Service Medal"
  • Critical Incident Stress Management Peer Debriefer 2020 - Present
  • 32 years of Public Education for BCEHS and CUPE 873 APBC
  • Acting Paramedic Chief since 2020
  • 16 years as Regional Vice President for CUPE 873 APBC
  • Organized 4 large scale Mass Casualty Events (up to 150 participants)
  • Paramedic student mentor/trainer 2008-2016

Languages

English

Certification

  • Primary Care Paramedic
  • Anti-Indigenous Racism Response Training (4 hours)
  • Say'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training: Core ICS Mental Health (11 hours)
  • Incident Command System Level 100-200-300
  • Hundreds of hours of additional training trough Emergency Medical Assistant Licensing Board (EMALB) in British Columbia

Timeline

Primary Care Paramedic

British Columbia Emergency Health Service
01.1994 - CurrentRead More

Paramedic

St. John Ambulance Brigade
03.1992 - 08.2006Read More

First Aid Instructor

St. John Ambulance
02.1990 - 08.1996Read More

Justice Institute of British Columbia

Primary Care Paramedic from Paramedicine
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Awards

I was awarded both the the King Charles III Coronation Medal and the EMS Exemplary Service Medals for what I have accomplished so far by my Peers and employer. I was honored to receive both these awards for my many years of hard work in providing excellent care to the people of BC and the work I did training my co-workers to help them become better Paramedics.

Scott Sywake