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Michelle O'Farrell

Boyle,County Roscommon

Summary


Qualified in Occupational Health & Safety with 4 years experience as a Health & Safety officer for an Overhead Powerline company. I'm currently a focused Paramedic experienced in high-quality patient care through evidence-based practice. Responding to patient needs through fast, appropriate response for safe, compliant emergency services.

I am pro-active in my professional development, a PHECC registered assistant tutor through the National Ambulance Service. Qualification in teaching paramedics, assessing and mentoring.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Paramedic

HSE
Loughglynn, Roscommon
10.2016 - Current
  • Managed critical trauma cases by swiftly applying suitable medical interventions.
  • Provided emotional support to patients' families during distressing events, fostering a supportive environment for recovery.
  • Carried out basic and advanced life support techniques; enhancing chances of patient survival.
  • Upheld professional standards of practice in compliance with local health regulations and laws.
  • Participated actively in continuous professional development activities staying updated on latest paramedic practices.
  • Liaised effectively with other healthcare professionals ensuring comprehensive patient coverage during complex cases.
  • Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
  • Documented decisions to modify or cease treatment with strong accountability.

First Aid Instructor

Self Employed
Boyle, County Roscommon
11.2014 - Current
  • Demonstrated proper wound cleaning techniques to prevent infections and complications.
  • Delivered health and safety seminars to promote well-being at work.
  • Provided CPR training, enhancing participants' life-saving skills.
  • Led paediatric first aid courses, ensuring child safety in emergencies.
  • Developed customised training modules, addressing specific needs of clients.
  • Educated families and communities on health issues, risk factors for disease and preventive techniques for common infections.

Administrator

Caredoc
Sligo
01.2016 - 10.2016
  • My role was administrator and driver for Caredoc - Out of hours GP services.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times as required by protocol.
  • Stocked the doctors equipment needed each evening and weekend, ensuring the car and doctor rooms were fully stocked for each emergency with diagnostic and treatment equipment.

Health & Safety Officer

CIET UK Ltd
Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
07.2009 - 12.2012
  • Implemented health and safety regulations that improved employee wellbeing.
  • Streamlined reporting procedures for better documentation of incidents and near-misses.
  • Conducted regular site inspections for a safer working environment.
  • Collaborated with management team and Scottish Power in developing effective safety policies.
  • Managed risk assessments, implemented control measures to identify potential hazards in the workplace.
  • Produced monthly KPI's for Scottish Power and delivered this information in meetings.
  • Developed a training needs analysis and training matrix to ensure up to date and relevant training was carried out.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Paramedicine

UCD - National Ambulance Service College
Dublin
10.2016 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health & Safety

Sligo ATU
Sligo
09.2004 - 06.2008

Skills

  • Patient transportation safety
  • Geriatric care expertise
  • Resiliency under pressure
  • End-Of-Life care sensitivity

Certification

Visual Display Assessor

Manual Handling Instructor

First Aid Instructor

Assistant Tutor (PHECC)

Train the Trainer


Drivers License - B, C, D1

Timeline

Paramedic

HSE
10.2016 - Current

Diploma of Higher Education - Paramedicine

UCD - National Ambulance Service College
10.2016 - 09.2018

Administrator

Caredoc
01.2016 - 10.2016

First Aid Instructor

Self Employed
11.2014 - Current

Health & Safety Officer

CIET UK Ltd
07.2009 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health & Safety

Sligo ATU
09.2004 - 06.2008

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