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Angela Jane Alexander

Angela Jane Alexander

Papamoa,Tauranga

Summary

Experienced and energetic Health Advisor passionate about supporting and rehabilitating individuals in the community. Possessing over a decade of Paramedic experience, I have a strong medical background. A reliable team player with a professional work ethic, I bring a proactive and efficient "can do" attitude. Skilled in public speaking and training, I deliver engaging presentations to both small and large groups. Excellent communication and networking abilities, building and maintaining relationships with clinical/hospital staff, health providers, consultants, community groups, and other stakeholders. Strong cultural awareness allows me to establish positive rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds while addressing health inequalities. Proactive and organized team leader with exceptional prioritizing and time management skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Heart Health Advocate

Heart Foundation
01.2019 - Current
  • Lead, coordinate and deliver initiatives/events to support people living with heart disease and their whanau
  • Building strong relationships in the community supporting and rehabilitate people who have heart disease
  • Promote awareness and understanding of heart conditions, helping to educate people in a variety of community settings, including in partnership with other health providers
  • Engaging the community with presentations on heart disease to small and large groups
  • Confident to work alongside people from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and environments


Offshore Senior Medic

PRIVATE 70 metre YACHT
01.2014 - 06.2017
  • Set up hospital on this new build yacht, as well as implement policies and working procedures and ensure these are strictly adhered to
  • Manage the recruitment, induction and training of medical staff
  • This includes training in first aid and evacuation as well as in what action to take during helicopter crashes and dive emergencies
  • As sole Senior Medic, maintain responsibility for the primary health and wellbeing of 80+ crew and guests of multiple ethnic backgrounds
  • Manage relevant administrative tasks and the day to day running of the onboard hospital
  • Maintain accurate records of all inventories, perform regular stocktakes and reorder when necessary
  • Participate in both internal and external audits
  • Implement and facilitate an 80 crew vaccination and drug testing schedule
  • Successfully implemented a comprehensive vaccination schedule for 80+ crew as a preventative measure against communicable diseases
  • Answered a Mayday call which resulted in successfully saving a seafarer’s life by evacuating him, providing emergency medical assistance, organising the patient to be airlifted to the nearest hospital and staying with the patient until handover to a competent doctor
  • Accuracy was paramount because, if an audit revealed there was as little as one bandage missing, the yacht would be docked and millions of dollars in potential profit lost for the owner
  • Developed strong working relationships with the owner and guests, working well within a close knit team as well as independently when required.

Medical Training Coordinator & Administrator

Medaire
01.2012 - 06.2013
  • Successfully managed and delivered numerous Medaire and Yacht Life Line medical courses to adult students of various groups
  • Ensured course content and teaching methods were tailored to specific needs wherever possible if English was not the student’s first language
  • Often received commendations from students for conducting the courses in an interesting and engaging manner, and for going the extra mile to provide additional tuition when necessary
  • Coordinated all NZ Coast Guard courses affiliated with Medaire and NZ Maritime School medical course, including First Aid at Sea and Ship Masters Medical
  • Delivered CPR presentations and demonstrations on how to correctly use defibrillators to groups of around 50 at various clubs and organisations
  • Assisted with course planning, scheduling and implementation for the entire calendar year, in accordance with the Qualification Authority Accreditation Standards
  • Successfully demonstrated a large range of excellent administration skills vital to the smooth running of the programmes including liaising with different education providers and invoicing

Paramedic

St John Ambulance NZ
07.2005 - 05.2013
  • Set very high personal standards and commended for maintaining a professional work ethic as a result
  • Often took the lead role in cardiac arrests
  • Demonstrated exceptional listening, communication and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to remain calm and focused in stressful and emotionally charged emergency situations
  • Often received positive reviews and appreciation from patients and/or their families for providing excellent service and high standards of care in a compassionate and empathetic manner
  • Maintained extensive pharmaceutical knowledge via continued education and often used skills and experience to mentor junior paramedics as required.

Skills

  • Patient Advocacy
  • Skilled Public speaker and negotiator
  • Well versed in Health education
  • Excellent communication and networking skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organisation skills

Interests And Volunteer Work

Travel, health & fitness, property investment, reading and fine cuisine.

Qualifications And Professional Development

  • Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS)
  • Paramedic Qualification - St John
  • Qualified to teach: Elementary First Aid at Sea and Ship Masters Medical
  • Diving and Safety Certifications
  • Dive Chamber Operator
  • Diver Medical Technician
  • STCW

References

  • Lisa Buckingham - Regional Manager, (021) 728 259, lisa.buckingham@nzblood.co.nz
  • Katie Williamson - Co-Founder, (021) 023 21605, katie@oceanmedical.co.nz

Timeline

Heart Health Advocate

Heart Foundation
01.2019 - Current

Offshore Senior Medic

PRIVATE 70 metre YACHT
01.2014 - 06.2017

Medical Training Coordinator & Administrator

Medaire
01.2012 - 06.2013

Paramedic

St John Ambulance NZ
07.2005 - 05.2013

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