Raymond Dempsey
Dargaville,NTL
Summary
Adept at delivering critical pre-hospital care, I honed my skills in rural paramedicine and scene management with St John Ambulance. My ability to make critical decisions and manage patients effectively has significantly improved outcomes. Demonstrating strong documentation and reporting abilities, I've fostered teamwork and efficiency in high-pressure environments, embodying professionalism and empathy. Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of rural paramedicine.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
St John Ambulance
08.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
Paramedic, Rural Relief
St John Ambulance
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Worked independantly in isolated areas, often without back-up and single crewed
- 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.
Paramedic
St John Ambulance
03.2009 - 09.2018
- 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 independantly in isolated areas, often without back-up and single crewed
Carpet Installer
T R Dempsey
01.2003 - 11.2005
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality carpet installation services.
- Removed existing flooring materials and prepared area for installation of new products.
- Exceeded customer expectations through meticulous attention to detail during carpet fitting and seaming processes.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication and follow-up support after installations were completed.
- Managed inventory of materials effectively, reducing waste and cutting costs for the company.
- Improved efficiency of carpet installations by mastering the use of various tools and equipment.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully working with various types of carpets and flooring materials in diverse settings.
- Instructed customers, building managers, and custodians on flooring maintenance and care procedures.
- Adhered to strict deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality control throughout each project phase.
- Reduced client complaints by ensuring precise measurements and accurate cuts for each project.
- Stayed current on industry trends, ensuring that clients received up-to-date information about available products and installation techniques.
- Handled challenging situations gracefully under pressure, such as last-minute changes or unexpected complications during installations.
Soldier
NZ Army
08.1997 - 12.2002
- Maintained physical fitness levels to meet demanding operational requirements and ensure optimal performance under challenging circumstances.
- Strengthened morale among fellow soldiers through active listening, empathy, and encouragement in difficult situations.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism both on-and off-duty representing the US military with honor at all times.
- Developed strong leadership skills through rigorous training and hands-on experience in high-pressure situations.
- Conducted regular maintenance of equipment and vehicles, ensuring maximum reliability and readiness for mission-critical tasks.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to solve complex problems while working under pressure in dynamic environments.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- Promoted a culture of accountability by enforcing strict adherence to military standards and protocols.
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Contributed to humanitarian efforts when required providing aid distribution assistance or medical support during natural disasters or other crisis situations.
- Provided essential logistical support during deployments by coordinating transportation, lodging, meals, and other necessities for personnel involved in the mission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paramedicine
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ11.2025
No Degree -
Otamatea High School
Maungaturoto, NZ12.1996
Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Rural paramedicne
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Scene management
- Patient Management
- Pre-hospital Care
- Triaging
Timeline
Paramedic
St John Ambulance
08.2022 - Current
Paramedic, Rural Relief
St John Ambulance
09.2018 - 08.2022
Paramedic
St John Ambulance
03.2009 - 09.2018
Carpet Installer
T R Dempsey
01.2003 - 11.2005
Soldier
NZ Army
08.1997 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Paramedicine
Auckland University of Technology
No Degree -
Otamatea High School
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