Todd Standerwick
Chilliwack,BC
Summary
Dedicated Paramedic with a history at BC Emergency Health Services, known for exceptional patient management and critical decision-making skills. Excelled in delivering compassionate, high-quality care under pressure, significantly improving patient outcomes. Adept at emergency response and teamwork, consistently demonstrating the ability to adapt and communicate effectively in high-stakes environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
BC Emergency Health Services
04.1997 - 10.2019
- Delivered basic life support (BLS), and pediatric life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Security/ Occupational First Aid
Paladin Security Vancouver
04.1994 - 11.1998
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Bachelor Of Physical Education - Physical Education And Coaching
Vancouver Community College- Langara
Vancouver, NoneEmergency Health Care Primary Care Paramedic - Paramedicine
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, None02.1998
Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway Management
- Emergency Management
- Pre-hospital Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Patient Transport
- Stroke Management
- Emergency Response
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient Examination
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Behavioral Emergency Intervention
- Triaging
- Scene safety assessment
- CPR
- Medical supply restocking
- Rig maintenance
- Reporting and documentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
Preceptor for JIBC Paramedic students
OSH commitee ( 1998-1999)
Union ( CUPE 883)Shop Steward
RCLSS Brinze Medallion ,Bronze Cross and National Lifessaving Service ( Lifeguard NLS)
PADI open water Diver
Letterman for Rugby Lord Byng Secondary
Certification
- Paramedic
- PADI Open Water diver
- PADI marine/ diving first Aid
Timeline
Paramedic
BC Emergency Health Services
04.1997 - 10.2019
Security/ Occupational First Aid
Paladin Security Vancouver
04.1994 - 11.1998
Bachelor Of Physical Education - Physical Education And Coaching
Vancouver Community College- Langara
Emergency Health Care Primary Care Paramedic - Paramedicine
Justice Institute of British Columbia
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