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Dominique Clark

Johannesburg

Summary

Dedicated HEMS Lead Flight Paramedic and EMS Manager with a proven track record of leadership excellence in high-stakes emergency medical operations. Passionate about optimizing patient care and team performance in dynamic and critical environments. As a flight paramedic with extensive experience in emergency medical services (EMS), I bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to any team.. My experience in both ground and air ambulance settings has honed my ability to make quick, accurate assessments and interventions in high-pressure situations. I have a track record of collaborating effectively with diverse healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, and EMS personnel. Additionally, I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which are essential in providing compassionate care to patients and families during highly stressful situations. I am approachable, highly motivated, dedicated, and skilled critical care paramedic/ Emergency Care Practitioner who is committed to providing exceptional patient care in challenging environments. I am always open to learning and taking on new challenges.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer

Epic EM
Johannesburg
06.2023 - Current
  • Developing assessment tools, such as quizzes, assignments, and practical assessments, to measure participants' understanding and application of clinical practice guidelines
  • Providing constructive feedback on participants' performance and progress throughout the course
  • Conducting evaluations to gather feedback from participants regarding the effectiveness of the course content, delivery methods, and overall learning experience
  • Ensuring compliance with ethical principles, confidentiality requirements, and regulatory standards governing the dissemination of medical information and education

Flight Paramedic / Emergency Care Practitioner/ Le

HALO Aviation
Johannesburg
05.2022 - Current
  • Responding to primary and inter-facility transfer calls
  • Management of critical patients and transport considerations for ICU patients
  • Compilation, implementation and management of SOP's
  • Department of Health & Civil Aviation Authority Inspection compliance
  • Risk assessments as per OHSA
  • Accurate record keeping of all patient information, provide thorough handovers and medical records post flight
  • Maintain flight standards, including equipment and stock maintenance, record keeping and adherence to all flight SOP's
  • Stock and medication control & acquisition
  • Managing staff, shift rostering, clinical governance
  • Sourcing of new clients, building and maintaining working relationships

Emergency Care Practitioner

MediResponse Holdings
Johannesburg
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Oversee and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
  • Management of critical patients in primary and ICU transfers
  • Facilitation of on-going medical education among crews
  • Ensure operational and scene safety
  • Treat patients within scope of practice
  • Oversee BLS and ILS practice
  • Liaise with medical facilities -
  • Company promotion, marketing and representation

Emergency Care Practitioner / Flight Paramedic

Universal Air Evac
Johannesburg
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Responding to local and international and inter-facility transfer calls
  • Management of critical patients and transport considerations for ICU patients
  • Medivac of adult, paediatric and infant patients
  • Accurate record keeping of all patient information, provide thorough handovers and medical records post flight
  • Maintain flight standards, including equipment and stock maintenance, record keeping and adherence to all flight SOP's

Emergency Care Practitioner

Emer-G-Med
Pretoria
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Oversee and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
  • Transporting of critically ill adults, paediatric and infant patients
  • Facilitation of on-going medical education among crews
  • Ensure operational and scene safety
  • Treat patients within scope of practice
  • Oversee BLS and ILS practice
  • Vehicle and base inspections
  • Liaise with medical facilities
  • Company promotion, marketing and representation
  • Quality assurance of patient report forms
  • Management of stock room, issuing and ordering of stock
  • Staff management and allocations
  • Events management

Emergency Care Practitioner

ER24
Rustenburg
01.2020 - 05.2020

Emergency Care Practioner

LifeMed
Pretoria
09.2019 - 12.2019

Basic Ambulance Assistant

ER24
Cape Town
03.2014 - 12.2018

Bookings Administrator

Nomad Adventure Tours
Cape Town
01.2009 - 01.2014

Education

Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care - Emergency Medical Care

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa
12-2018

Basic Ambulance Assistant

St. John's Ambulance College
Cape Town, South Africa
02-2014

High School Diploma -

Afrikaans Girls High School (AHMP)
Pretoria, South Africa
12-2007

Bachelor of Science - Physiology & Psychology

University of South Africa
South Africa

Skills

  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Computer literate
  • 12 lead ECG
  • Rapid sequence intubation/ delayed sequence intubation/ crash
  • Medication & stock control
  • Quality control of patient report forms
  • Surgical airway
  • Intravenous and intra-osseous access
  • Use of syringe drivers/ infusion pumps
  • Use of mechanical ventilators
  • Use of monitoring equipment
  • Defibrillation and transcutaneous pacing
  • Management of medical & trauma patients (neonate, paediatric, adult and geriatric)
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Mentor & educator
  • Drawing blood
  • Administering vaccines
  • Overseeing staff

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lecturer

Epic EM
06.2023 - Current

Flight Paramedic / Emergency Care Practitioner/ Le

HALO Aviation
05.2022 - Current

Emergency Care Practitioner

MediResponse Holdings
09.2021 - 05.2022

Emergency Care Practitioner / Flight Paramedic

Universal Air Evac
01.2021 - 09.2021

Emergency Care Practitioner

Emer-G-Med
01.2020 - 09.2021

Emergency Care Practitioner

ER24
01.2020 - 05.2020

Emergency Care Practioner

LifeMed
09.2019 - 12.2019

Basic Ambulance Assistant

ER24
03.2014 - 12.2018

Bookings Administrator

Nomad Adventure Tours
01.2009 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care - Emergency Medical Care

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Basic Ambulance Assistant

St. John's Ambulance College

High School Diploma -

Afrikaans Girls High School (AHMP)

Bachelor of Science - Physiology & Psychology

University of South Africa
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