Natasha Laurenson
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Paramedic Advisor and Extended Care Paramedic with extensive experience at Wellington Free Ambulance, excelling in patient triage and emergency response. Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and provide mentorship, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and committed to upholding data protection standards in high-pressure environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Paramedic Advisor
Wellington Free Ambulance
Wellington, WGN
01.2025 - Current
- Adhere to organisational core values in all professional conduct and decision-making.
- Conduct Secondary Triage using the Manchester Triage Tool to determine patient acuity and appropriate response levels.
- Prioritise cases based on clinical urgency, available resources, and service demand.
- Provide clinical and operational support to on-scene crews, including advice on managing out-of-scope situations and complex cases.
- Offer real-time guidance and support to Emergency Call Handlers as needed.
- Perform ongoing risk-benefit assessments to guide decision-making in high-risk scenarios.
- Ensure strict compliance with the Privacy Policy and data protection regulations when accessing and handling patient information.
- Effectively utilise the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for documentation, case management, and communication.
Extended Care Paramedic
Wellington Free Ambulance
Wellington, WGN
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered patient care in alignment with Urgent Community Care protocols and WFA Clinical Practice Guidelines, ensuring high standards of clinical practice.
- Administered an extended range of medications in accordance with scope of practice and patient needs.
- Arranged appropriate transport to hospitals or other healthcare facilities based on clinical assessment and patient condition.
- Identified and addressed patients' needs for community service input, ensuring continuity of care and appropriate support pathways.
- Collaborated with local medical professionals to maintain and strengthen referral relationships, promoting integrated care.
- Supported the ongoing professional development of Paramedic staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and training where required.
Paramedic
Wellington Free Ambulance
Wellington, WGN
02.2013 - Current
- Responded to a wide range of emergency medical situations, conducting timely assessments and delivering high-quality pre-hospital care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Determined the need for additional clinical or logistical support to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
- Supervised the clinical performance of junior staff, providing oversight, guidance, and feedback to uphold best practices.
- Contributed to the professional development of junior team members, supporting skill enhancement and clinical confidence through mentorship and on-the-job training.
Financial Officer
Contact Energy, Wakefield Hospital, P & O Nedlloyd
Wellington, WGN
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Delivered a range of administration tasks, temporary team leadership, accounts administration, financial process management, client and interdepartmental communications
- Front line client service, primary contact for clients, and public Supporting finance and back office administration teams, data entry, coordinating facilities and communications
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
AUT
Auckland 06-2024
Post-Graduate Certificate - Paramedic Community Care
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Wellington, NZ06-2023
Bachelor of Science, Paramedicine
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Wellington, NZ02-2016
National Certificate - Business Administration And Management
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Wellington, NZ02-2004
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Patient triage
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Risk assessment
- Data protection
Timeline
Clinical Paramedic Advisor
Wellington Free Ambulance
01.2025 - Current
Extended Care Paramedic
Wellington Free Ambulance
06.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Wellington Free Ambulance
02.2013 - Current
Financial Officer
Contact Energy, Wakefield Hospital, P & O Nedlloyd
01.2004 - 01.2010
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
AUT
Post-Graduate Certificate - Paramedic Community Care
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Bachelor of Science, Paramedicine
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
National Certificate - Business Administration And Management
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
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