Sara Wheelihan
Vancouver
Summary
Dedicated Paramedic with many years of experience performing life saving techniques. Offering exceptional patient care, scene size-up and abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Upholsterer
Champion Upholstery
Vancouver
05.2025 - Current
- Mechanically disassemble seats and interiors of cars, trucks and boats
- Making patterns for new interior pieces
- Cutting out new patterns
- Sewing new interior pieces
- Fitting and reassembling to finish pieces
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
Concord
05.2003 - 09.2023
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions.
- Administered life-saving interventions and treatments on-site during emergencies.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure effective patient care transitions.
- Documented patient information accurately for medical records and reporting.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and safety procedures.
- Trained new paramedics on protocols and emergency response techniques.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
Education
Clayton Valley Highschool
Concord, CASome College (No Degree) - Emergency Medicine
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CASome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Holy Names
Oakland, CASkills
- Life saving medical skills
- Assessing people and reading medical charts
- Dealing with and helping people during their worst times
- Patterning and sewing
Certification
- Paramedic
- ACLS/CPR Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- ITLS International Trauma Life Support
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Upholsterer
Champion Upholstery
05.2025 - Current
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
05.2003 - 09.2023
Clayton Valley Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medicine
Los Medanos College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Holy Names