Liesl Malcolm

Managed a five bed ED as the sole ED RN on shift which included duties as house supervisor for MS and the extended care unit. Patient load could expand to eight patients utilizing hall beds, support staff included one ED technician. Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks. Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition. Reduced wait times by efficiently completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff. Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to protocols and safety measures.

Skills include but not limited to:

• Triage
• Direct patient care of multiple patients
• Wound management
• Urinary catheterization
• Airway management
• IV pump management
• IV and IO Insertion
• Port Cath access
• Blood product administration
• Medication compounding and administration
• EKG acquisition, and cardiac monitoring
• Noc shift hospital supervisor
• Delegation and supervision

Full time Paramedic in rural 911 emergency setting along with founding a Community Health EMS (also known as Mobile Integrated Health program). Managed personnel for optimal productivity, ensuring proper training and adherence to protocols. Provided support during critical situations or emergencies when needed while maintaining composure under pressure. Established clear expectations for staff members through effective communication and goal setting techniques.

Skills include but are not limited to the following:

• Triage
• IV and IO Access
• EKG acquisition and diagnosis
• Advanced medication administration including sedatives, narcotics, chronotropic/inotropic meds, and more
• Advanced Airways including Rapid Sequence Intubation
• Needle or surgical cricothyrotomy
• Chest needle decompression
• PALS Certified
• ACLS Certified

One of three paramedics in Boundary County involved in implementation of the first community paramedic program in Boundary County. The primary goal of the program is serving as liaison between local family practice and emergency providers, social services, and other community resources to fill in gaps in care and services for all community members

• Tasks: home welfare checks, medication reconciliation, developing care plans, medical/physical assessments, blood draws, risk and fall assessments in home, etc
• Contributed to an improved quality of life for chronically ill patients through regular monitoring, medication management assistance, and referral to appropriate support services.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at refining protocols, policies, and procedures within the community paramedicine program.