Billie Haresnape

• Completed runs in General medicine, Orthopaedics, General surgery and currently placed in Emergency medicine
• 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.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

• Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and paediatric advanced 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.
• Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
• Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during shifts.
• Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.

Volunteer Team leader of Piha First response unit for St John

• Leading a team of first responders and emergency medical technicians to attend to emergency events in the Piha/Karekare area
• Led team through the devastating events of cyclone Gabrielle including emergency rescue of members of the public, evacuation and provision of acute medical care to injured members of the community
• Conducting training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to ongoing improvement of clinical medical skills