Stephen Boys
Summary
I've developed critical decision-making and patient care skills in high-pressure emergency environments, seeking to transition into new field.
I effectively demonstrate strong communication and teamwork abilities, with focus on delivering high-quality care and support. Prepared to leverage these transferable skills to excel in different professional domain.
Personable, dedicated and dependable, effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently.
Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic, Northland District Relief
St John Ambulance
05.2014 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
- 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.
- Promoted health equity within the community by offering culturally sensitive care to diverse populations while respecting individual preferences or needs.
- Provided critical incident stress debriefing to fellow emergency medical services personnel following traumatic calls, fostering a supportive work environment for all team members.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
Education
No Degree - Paramedicine
St John, Auckland
St John, Auckland05.2014
National Diploma-Ambulance - Emergency Medical Technician
St John
St John, Education10.2009
St John Volunteer/ Area Committee Chairperson
St John
Kawakawa, NZ06.2007
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Staff training and development
- Complex Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff management
- Task delegation
- Conflict resolution
Additional Information
My professional career has been varied.
From boat building, commercial fishing, to managing a intensive dairy farm and then becoming a successful self employed builder.
Timeline
Paramedic, Northland District Relief
St John Ambulance
05.2014 - Current
No Degree - Paramedicine
St John, Auckland
National Diploma-Ambulance - Emergency Medical Technician
St John
St John Volunteer/ Area Committee Chairperson
St John
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