Nadine du Plooy
Critical care paramedic
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgement and knowledge
Adaptable Paramedic with skills and critical thinking abilities. Proven leadership illustrated over 10 years of excellent emergency medical performance. Dedicated to fast-paced and compassionate care.
Experienced with advanced medical procedures and emergency response protocols. Utilizes critical thinking and decision-making skills to provide immediate and effective care. Track record of maintaining calm and efficient operations in high-stress environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Senior Critical Care Paramedic
Netcare 911
11.2020 - Current
- Retrieval of critically ill and injured patients within the critical care retrieval services including HEMS and fixed wing. This included medical, trauma and ECMO cases
- Shift leader role which included roles such as case management to meet medical aid requirements and standards. Understanding levels of care and appropriate resource management
- Managing a shift with daily tasks
- Good understanding of medical aids and different schemes and limitations of different plans
- Daily operational requirements and rostering of shifts
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism at all times by adhering to ethical guidelines and demonstrating respect for patients, their families, colleagues, and other healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill patients, improving overall recovery outcomes.
Advanced Life Support Paramedic
Destination Medicine
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Working as an ALS paramedic
- Working with billings and understanding ICD 10 codes.
- Working with medical aids for authorizations and understanding different plans
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
Advanced Life Support Paramedic
Emer-G-Med
01.2011 - 05.2018
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
Education
Critical Care Paramedic Certificate - Pre Hospital Emergency Medical Care
04.2001 -
Top academic and practical achievement
High School Diploma -
No Degree - Clinical Coding Basic
04.2001 -
Skills
Excellent Clinical knowledge
Works well within a team
Driven and a fast learner
Resilient
Good at maintaining and forming new relationships
EMS systems expert
Certified critical care paramedic
Medical data acquisition
Medical records management
Documentation and reporting
Certification
ACLS EP
Timeline
Senior Critical Care Paramedic - Netcare 911
11.2020 - Current
Advanced Life Support Paramedic - Destination Medicine
11.2018 - 11.2020
Advanced Life Support Paramedic - Emer-G-Med
01.2011 - 05.2018
Netcare FECC - Critical Care Paramedic Certificate, Pre Hospital Emergency Medical Care
04.2001 -
AIEM - No Degree, Clinical Coding Basic
04.2001 -
Boksburg High School - High School Diploma,
running
I enjoy running
I also enjoy going to the gym and keeping active
Weight loss of over 25kg in 18months