After thirty plus years of caring for the ill and injured a sabbatical was needed. November 2024 celebrated my 30th* year as a certified First Responder & first aid instructor. My experiences from 1988-2019: Emergency Medical Technician Military Medic Licensed Practical Nurse Primary Care Paramedic. Advanced Cardiac Life Support International Trauma Life Support List of the courses I instruct: Emergency Medical Responder First Responder Marine Advanced First Aid Basic Life Support Marine Basic First Aid Standard First Aid/ CPR AED Child Care First Aid *Combined experience between St. John Ambulance and currently Canadian Red Cross Society.Currently working with the Canada Revenue Agency as a contract employee. During the 2022 performance year review earned an above average rating(was informed this is not typical nor easily achieved). To quote one of my favourite books, “Move with the cheese”.Recent endeavours Cadet officer, Acting sub-lieutenant with the Navy League Cadet Corps.
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InstructorCanadian Red Cross Sep 2012 - PresentSt. John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada
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InstructorCanadian Red Cross Sep 2012 - Nov 2020St. John'SPrepare, deliver, monitor and give feedback to participants in a variety of first aid/CPR/AED courses. Ensure all the training equipment is in good working order, ensure it is cleaned as per CRCS guidelines. Have taught public, private and learners with varying levels of reading and writing comprehension with great success. As an instructor my goal is to teach life saving skills while keeping the class engaged, and prepared in case of a medical emergency.
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Brand AmbassadorCanada Revenue Agency - Agence Du Revenu Du Canada Oct 2021 - Mar 2024Greater St. John'S Metropolitan AreaBrand Ambassador assists with HR recruitment in job fairs both in person and virtually. This is a volunteer role for the academic year. -
Government EmployeeCanada Revenue Agency - Agence Du Revenu Du Canada Nov 2020 - Mar 2024St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, CanadaContract was not renewed, no fault of my own as I met statistics and was involved with various committees.
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Trust Compliance OfficerFederal Government Of Canada Oct 2019 - Jun 2020St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, CanadaEnsure business owners are complying with proper payroll deductions. Assist with similar services as needed. -
Licensed Practical NurseEastern Health Jan 2017 - Oct 2019St. John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, CanadaAs a Licensed Practical Nurse in an acute care setting my role is ever-changing and requires high standard of skills, professionalism balanced with a holistic approach for both patient and families. The care and responsibility I provide is varied from personal care, wound management & assessment, medication administration, IV therapy including medications, blood and blood products, to patient/family teaching and so much more. In addition to my nursing role, I am also on the Occupational Health & Safety Committee where we meet regularly and address safety issues as well as conduct health & safety inspections bi-annually. -
Licensed Practical NurseEastern Health Jan 2017 - Oct 2019St. John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, CanadaAcute care nursing inpatient and outpatient
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Primary Care ParamedicCentral Health, Newfoundland Jan 2012 - Jun 2015Pre-hospital care for injured & ill persons. Trained in in-depth patient assessments, vital signs, EKG interpretation, airway management, wound care, pharmacology use for Primary Care Paramedic, IV usage, plus other patient care requirements.Also safe and prudent use of an ambulance going to & leaving a scene; speed, lights/sirens, and maintaining good sound judgement when operating ambulance. Regular inventory checks of equipments on board, ensure good working order & replace as needed.When working with EMR I was the medic responsible for all patient care decisions while working as a team.
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InstructorSt. John Ambulance Aug 1999 - Mar 2012Dartmouth, NsPrepare, deliver, monitor, and give feedback to all participants in first aid, CPR/AED courses. Follow SJA guidelines for equipment care and adhere to SJA policies for paperwork and instructing needs. -
Licensed Practical NurseVictoria Order Of Nurses Jun 2005 - May 2010Nova Scotia, CanadaCommunity nursing, provided variety of nursing care in home including; assessments, medication admin, wound care, immunizations (industrial & in-homes), foot care and palliative care. Worked with paediatrics, young adults, geriatrics and those with complicated health issues.Assessment skills were always utilized. Trained and experience with VAC dressings. I also worked on the OH&S Committee, national accreditation committee and recertified the nursing staff's CPR, when needed.
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Volunteer Disaster Management And First AidCanadian Red Cross Society Aug 1994 - Aug 2000Halifax, Canada AreaHave experience with wide array of projects such as first aid coverage at various events, assisted in house fire victims for food /clothing and emergency shelter needs.Volunteer with Swiss Air Flight 111crash Peggy's Cove.
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InstructorCanadian Red Cross Nov 1994 - Jun 2000Nova Scotia, CanadaParticipated in the Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor course, then the CRCS Emergency Response Instructor.Taught many first aid courses from the fall 1994 to summer 1999 including the new Emergency Response course that is similar to the current First Responder program.Have a published article in regards to the Emergency Response program in light of its new EMS standing at that time.
J. P. Education Details
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Centres For Nursing Studies, St. John'SPractical Nursing -
Academy Canada, St. John'S Nl84%
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College Of The North Atlantic4.0
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Nova Scotia Community CollegeHealth Assessment & Physical Examination
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J. P. attended Centres For Nursing Studies, St. John's, Academy Canada, St. John's Nl, College Of The North Atlantic, Nova Scotia Community College, Nova Scotia Community College.
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J. P.'s colleagues are Erin Piercy, David Stone, Lorraine Saldanha, Julie Smith, Chris Moore, Uche Ifeoma Katchy, Alexandra Memettre.
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