Tanya Hyde
High River,AB
Summary
Well-rounded, pro-active, and ethical Advanced Care Paramedic possessing extensive experience in handling various medical and traumatic emergencies. Committed to continuing to provide timely and effective patient care with a commitment to expand my skills and knowledge for the Community Paramedicine Program . Patient-focused with the ability to adapt and manage non-emergent cases and emergent crises in a compassionate and skilled manner. Bringing 20 years of comprehensive and skilled experience in the pre-hospital services industry.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Care Paramedic
Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS)
06.2022 - Current
- Adhered to established medical protocols and procedures using Alberta EMS and AMS protocols, and One Health Guidelines
- Provided primary and emergency care
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while collaborating with Doctors, NP's, RN's, and LPN's to adjust or maintain care plans as needed.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated family members, caregivers and patients on care instructions.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping using Meditech and Siren.
- Attended employer and self-directed training classes/courses to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
Advanced Care Paramedic
Alberta Health Services
05.2008 - Current
- Attended to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying variety of simple and advanced pre-hospital medical interventions.
- Triaged injuries and evaluated situations using effective communication with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified the most appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Adhered to established medical protocols and procedures, as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Used Siren to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained required documentation on drugs used during shift.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about a situation, arrange reception of victims, and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Worked alongside various fire, police, Calgary Transit Peace Officers, and dispatch centers with professionalism.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- Trained and mentored both ACP and PCP students from 2005 to current
- Attended mandatory and self-directed education classes/courses to maintain and update skills and knowledge
- Provided care to a variety of patients such as homeless individuals, Palliative care/End of life, mental health crises of all ages, traumas, inter-facility transfers between facilities and return to home, organ donation transports, NICU and PICU, and firefighter assessments as they work on their scenes.
Advanced Care Paramedic
Wayfound Mental Health Group
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Providing Psychedelic treatment using Ketamine for clients who have experienced and are diagnosed with treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders.
- Provide emotional support during a session by being present during their experience, and provide aftercare to assist in grounding them as they come out of the session.
- Evaluated patient condition on scene and perform preliminary diagnosis.
- Attended to any sudden illness by applying variety of simple and advanced pre-hospital medical interventions.
- Adhered to established medical protocols and procedures, as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards.
- Maintained required documentation on drugs used during shift.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers which include psychiatrists, psychologists, administration staff, and other ACP's to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Advanced Care Paramedic
Foothills Regional EMS
05.2008 - 05.2009
- Same skills, knowledge, and responsibilities as my current position with Alberta Health Services.
Primary Care and Advanced Care Paramedic
Siksika Health Services
07.2005 - 08.2010
- In addition to the same duties and responsibilities I currently perform with Alberta Health Services, a growing understanding of the Siksika First Nation residents' health needs evolved through various means. For example, regular meetings with Elders who taught us about Blackfoot traditions, views, and challenges of their history, the current needs and growing concerns for the younger generations, involvement in community gatherings such as Pow Wows and community Christmas dinner celebrations, and lastly, the daily interactions with patients and their families.
Advanced Care Paramedic
Calgary Health Region
10.2007 - 09.2009
- Casual employment as an ACP doing Patient Inter-facility Transfers
- Same skills, knowledge, and responsibilities as my current position with Alberta Health Services if and when a patient's condition changed.
Primary Care and Advanced Care Paramedic
Vulcan EMS
06.2005 - 08.2008
- Same skills, knowledge, and responsibilities as my current position with Alberta Health Services.
Various Positions
Several Telecommunication Companies
02.1997 - 06.2005
- Various positions from Customer Service Representative, Credit Services Representative, Data Entry Billing Manager, and Data Services Project Manager
- Expanded cross-functional organizational by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
- Communicated with vendors regarding backorder availability, future inventory and special orders.
- Consulted with outside parties to resolve discrepancies and create expert solutions.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Actively listen to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Education
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
03.2023
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
04.2022
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
04.2021
Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB08.2005
Skills
- Advanced Primary Care
- Care plan initiation and Implementation
- Ethical, respectful patient care adhering to patient privacy
- Compassionate and objective
- Professionalism and respectful interactions through teamwork with co-workers, supervisors, patients
- Perficient skill and knowledge of all aspects of ACP scope of practice
- Continuing to learn more about PTSD, depression, and addiction health concerns
- Administrative strengths with documentation and organization of that documentation
- Maintaining a safe, hygienic, and professional work environment
Accomplishments
- Becoming a published author in 2021, a once-upon-a-time ago believed unobtainable goal.
Other Interests
- hiking
- snowshoeing
- writing
- learning to manage a website and marketing
- traveling
Timeline
Advanced Care Paramedic
Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS)
06.2022 - Current
Advanced Care Paramedic
Wayfound Mental Health Group
04.2022 - 04.2023
Advanced Care Paramedic
Alberta Health Services
05.2008 - Current
Advanced Care Paramedic
Foothills Regional EMS
05.2008 - 05.2009
Advanced Care Paramedic
Calgary Health Region
10.2007 - 09.2009
Primary Care and Advanced Care Paramedic
Siksika Health Services
07.2005 - 08.2010
Primary Care and Advanced Care Paramedic
Vulcan EMS
06.2005 - 08.2008
Various Positions
Several Telecommunication Companies
02.1997 - 06.2005
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology