With a pause in service from April to June 2020 due to Covid.

As part of the COVID-19 clinical response team, provide acute care Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients of various ages and sociodemographic backgrounds on the surgical, stroke and general medical wards. Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and quality assurance activities. Coordinate discharge planning, action both internal and external referrals and advocate for patients in order to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Provide prehospital medical care and medical retrieval for sick and injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Utilising cultural competence, work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide quality, patient centred care to members of the Queensland community based on the latest evidence-based research. Comply with the provisions of the Ambulance Service Act 1991, code of conduct, all QAS policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines… Show more Provide prehospital medical care and medical retrieval for sick and injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Utilising cultural competence, work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide quality, patient centred care to members of the Queensland community based on the latest evidence-based research. Comply with the provisions of the Ambulance Service Act 1991, code of conduct, all QAS policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines and the relevant industrial awards and agreements. Meet and exceed a variety of key performance indicators. Take personal responsibility for the self-maintenance of both clinical knowledge and practical skills and meet the professional development and registration requirements of AHPRA.Key Achievements: - Provide medical coverage and public relations at a range of major sporting and community events.- Uphold the Queensland Ambulance Services’ reputation as a leading service provider.- Worked as an autonomous clinician in rural and remote areas including Mount Isa, Normanton, Cloncurry, Charters Towers, Ayr, Ingham, Home Hill, Giru and Hughenden.- Presented at 1300MEDICS inaugural symposium regarding musculoskeletal assessment for Paramedics and Nurses.- Published author of magazine article; “Midazolam and Morphine versus Ketamine for Sedation Post Prehospital Intubation; A Literature Review.” - Mentor of numerous student paramedics, graduate paramedics, indigenous cadets and medical students.- Recipient of multiple commendations from the Assistant Commissioner, Commissioner and patients. Show less

As a sub-contractor to Vivir Healthcare, worked both autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a fifty-two bed rural residential aged care facility. Utilised evidence-based practice and a professional physiotherapy skillset to prioritise and manage the given caseload ensuring positive health-related outcomes for patients. Liaised with both internal and external stakeholders and the wider Vivir Healthcare business to guarantee the timely delivery of physiotherapy services… Show more As a sub-contractor to Vivir Healthcare, worked both autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a fifty-two bed rural residential aged care facility. Utilised evidence-based practice and a professional physiotherapy skillset to prioritise and manage the given caseload ensuring positive health-related outcomes for patients. Liaised with both internal and external stakeholders and the wider Vivir Healthcare business to guarantee the timely delivery of physiotherapy services. Provided exemplary customer service by rapidly building a positive rapport with both colleagues and patients alike. Advocated for residents’ wellbeing by providing a flexible and client-focused approach. Responded to both written and verbal physiotherapy referrals in a timely manner. Provided post-op orthopaedic rehabilitation and delivered falls prevention and manual handling education and advice to employees. Show less

Provide client-focused pain management programs to support the improvement or maintenance of health and wellbeing of elderly patients. Ensure integrated service delivery and follow up, coordinating and communicating as required with other relevant internal, visiting and external stakeholders. Provide follow-up monitoring and care as directed through health assessments. Plan and supervise exercise programs and liaise with Physiotherapists and/or Occupational Therapists for assistance when… Show more Provide client-focused pain management programs to support the improvement or maintenance of health and wellbeing of elderly patients. Ensure integrated service delivery and follow up, coordinating and communicating as required with other relevant internal, visiting and external stakeholders. Provide follow-up monitoring and care as directed through health assessments. Plan and supervise exercise programs and liaise with Physiotherapists and/or Occupational Therapists for assistance when necessary. Show less

Tutor and mentor external students studying the Bachelor of Paramedic Science degree in various aspects of evidence-based practice, clinical care and provide hands on procedures and skills training. Clinical assessor for undergraduate students utilising skills stations, voice VIVAS and clinical scenarios.Key Achievements:- Independently formulated lesson plans for given topics required to be covered as per subject and course outlines.- Delivered lessons to groups of undergraduate… Show more Tutor and mentor external students studying the Bachelor of Paramedic Science degree in various aspects of evidence-based practice, clinical care and provide hands on procedures and skills training. Clinical assessor for undergraduate students utilising skills stations, voice VIVAS and clinical scenarios.Key Achievements:- Independently formulated lesson plans for given topics required to be covered as per subject and course outlines.- Delivered lessons to groups of undergraduate students utilizing a variety of teaching methods to suit differing learning styles including explanation and demonstration of skills and techniques using available clinical equipment and digital media.- Kept within desired timeframe provided by supervisors to help ensure residential schools ran in a timely manner.- Advised by numerous paramedic students that I was knowledgeable, professional and approachable. Show less

Provide a high standard of predominantly autonomous prehospital emergency patient care and first aid for the Queensland community at a variety of major and minor sporting and community events. Work within a multidisciplinary team at larger sporting and community events. Comply with all relevant workplace policies and procedures.