Ameer Miller
Emergency Care Practitioner
Cape Town
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 16 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills. Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Dependable Emergency Care Practitioner serving diverse needs of patients through active communication and responsive engagement with healthcare services and policymakers. Skilled at analyzing case files and databases to speed up inquiry response times and guide information through appropriate personnel channels. Maintains highest standards of ethics, professionalism and regulatory compliance to ease common stressors and de-escalate potential conflicts. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Paramedic position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Self-motivated Paramedic brings proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse business requirements. History retaining clients and talented staff. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Clinical Facilitator & Rescue coordinator
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
09.2020
- Liaison, Student placement & tracking, Co-lecturer on BEMC 3, Content development, Assessments, Search & rescue facilitator & coordinator, Maintaining operational EMS Base
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Responded to inquiries by directing calls to appropriate personnel
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations
- Used job-related software to draft and finalize written correspondence and documentation
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by student
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted
- Taught students about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Directed students to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examination.
- Compiled and maintained student medical records to keep information complete and up-to-date
- Utilized proactive communication abilities to resolve employment-related disputes
Lead operational Emergency Care Provider on Rotor Wing & Fixed Wing Ops
Red Cross Air Mercy Services
08.2019
- Lead Medical provider on both platforms (Rotor Wing & Fixed wing), Medical evacuation and Rescue both Terrestrial & Aquatic, Refuelling of aircraft and winch maintenance, Transporting NICU patients between facilities, QA and case screening, Mentoring fellow crew members/partners, Primary Hoist medic
- Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action
- Used medical equipment and comprehended severity of injury
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures
- Assessed and reported patients' responses to initiated treatment
Emergency Care Practitioner
INHEMACO
10.2012
- Medical advisory to HSE, Medical consultation (primary health care & referrals), Occupational health (including drug testing and alcohol testing), Health inspections & compliance around the camp, Medical escorting to and from airfield, Awareness campaigns on site (facilitating), SOP revising and implementation, Induction and orientation of new arrivals regarding policies and procedures, Medical escort & repatriation
Respiratory Therapist/ECP
UNCFH
09.2020 - Current
- Monitor patient physiological responses to therapy such as arterial blood gases, vital signs or blood chemistry, and lung function changes, and consulting with physicians if there are adverse reactions, Set up and operate devices including therapeutic gas administration apparatus, mechanical ventilators, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, Provide emergency care, such as external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Inspect, test, clean, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently, Maintain charts that contain patient identification and therapy information, Measure arterial blood gases, reading prescriptions, lung capacity, and reviewing other information to assess patient condition, Relay blood analysis results to a physician, Make emergency visits to resolve equipment problems when necessary, Order equipment repairs when necessary, Explain health care treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation, Check pulmonary function in patients
FLIGHT PARAMEDIC
United Health Global
05.2021 - 12.2023
- First contact with patient/s at Point of Injury, Team oversight, Airway & mechanical ventilation & anaesthesia, FAST Ultrasound, ABG, ECG, Capnography, Patient packaging and readiness for flight, Use of NVG on operations, Training on site and oversight, Ensure equipment checks & inventory done, Report/reporting, Co-ordinate & liaison
- Communicated pertinent patient information and status to hospital staff upon arrival.
- Provided visual guidance, navigation and radio communications assistance to pilot.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Performed Search & rescue, casevac and medevac emergency medical treatments.
- Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Care & Rescue
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa 11.2007
Skills
Clinical Assessment
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Qualifications
Grade 12, De Duine Secondary School, 10/2003, National Diploma, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 01/2004, 10/2007, National Diploma, B-TECH EMC, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 03/2017, 12/2017, B-TECH, Health Professional Council of South Africa, HPCSA, Tel, 27123389300, www.hpcsa.co.za, Independent practice, ANT 0016152, 02/27/2008, 03/31/2017, Health Professions Council of South Africa, HPCSA, Tel, 27123389300, www.hpcsa.co.za, Independent practice, ECP 006483, 02/2018, 03/31/2024
Skills And Abilities
Advance Airway management via Laryngoscopy and adjuncts, Surgical Cricothyrodotomy, Retrograde intubation techniques, Transcutaneous pacing, IV cannulation centrally as well as peripherally., Use of external patient monitoring devices and infusion pumps, ICU patient transport, Paediatric care and management, Aviation Health Care Provider, FAST Ultrasound & interpretation, Mechanical ventilation use and set up, CPAP use and setup, BiPAP use and setup, High Flow Nasal cannula, RSI ET tube placement, Rope access capabilities, Winching and Hoisting, Offshore Search and Rescue Tech, Hamilton T1 ventilator, Oxylog 3000+ ventilator, OPITO CERTIFIED BOISET, Excellent communication skills, Excellent leadership abilities/attributes, In house training facilitator, Medivac & coordination, Use of Medical Rescue equipment., Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, OneNote, Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint., UN Clearance from New York HQ, NVG Certified, Proficiency in French Language (Read, write, speak & listen)., Familiar and comfortable in hostile environments
Country Of Birth
South Africa
Contact Telephone
+27791454774, +27764254155
ameer_miller@yahoo.com, ameer.miller@icloud.com
Full Postal Address
22 Hind Avenue, Kensington, Maitland, 7405, Cape Town
Point Of Recruitment
Cape Town International Airport
Personal Information
- Age: 38
- Date of Birth: 05/11/85
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Islam
References
- Garth Moyes, Red Cross Air Mercy Services/Regional Manager, garth@ams.org.za, +27 83 793 2457
- J.A van Zyl, Station Officer/Commander Metro EMS, jvanzyl@pgwc.gov.za, +27 (21) 3742316, +27 (83) 9446169
- John T. Meyer, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, meyerjo@cput.ac.za, +27 83 451 8567
- Lloyd Christopher, Cape Peninsula University of Technology/HOD, LloydC@cput.ac.za, +27 833269428
- David Njenga, UHG/ Team Lead, amet.menaka@gmail.com, 222 +254 722 331
- Tony Langman, UHCG Project Manager, tony.langman@uhcglobal.com, +44 159/486-5813
Certification
License - Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP 0006483) Health Professions Council South Africa
Timeline
FLIGHT PARAMEDIC
United Health Global
05.2021 - 12.2023
Respiratory Therapist/ECP
UNCFH
09.2020 - Current
Clinical Facilitator & Rescue coordinator
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
09.2020
Lead operational Emergency Care Provider on Rotor Wing & Fixed Wing Ops
Red Cross Air Mercy Services
08.2019
Emergency Care Practitioner
INHEMACO
10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Care & Rescue
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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