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Nigel Fryer
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Recent Education:......................................................................................... Holmesglen TAFE, Moorabin, Vic. ? Diploma of Nursing. July. 2015 - present University of the District of Columbia CC, Washington, DC Jan. 2013 ? March 2015 ? Completing AASN, Registered Nursing program ? 3.40 GPA Fire and EMT Training School, Priest Lake, ID March, 2013 ? National EMT-B license and registration obtained (test passed first time)......................................... Professional Experience: ............................................................................ National Patient Transport: Mt Waverly, Vic July, 2015 ? present Patient Transport Officer. ? As a patient transport officer you will be responsible for transporting routine and non-emergency patients between health care facilities and private residences. ? work rostered shifts and be comfortable liaising with ambulance and health care employees, patients and the general public in a calm and professional manner.
The GW Medical Faculty Associates, Washington, DC, USA July 2014 ? March 2015 Communication Specialist - Emergency Medicine. ? Coordinates communication between remotely based clients and medical staff to determine clinical course of care, ? Accurately inputs patient medical information from phone consult into database/electronic medical record system ? Obtains and documents patient and logistical information for coordination of transport of patients into the George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) ? Assist in coordination of assets during GWUH and/or MFA disaster drills or actual disaster events. ? Utilizing specialized communications equipment including, but not limited to, and the IP phone system. Able to follow defined algorithms for connecting the client to the specified on call provider for that solution. ? Perform complex and diversified duties. Communications Specialist (CS) makes decisions, including selection of correct procedures and/or the order in which to perform each duty while following standard policy/procedures. The Outdoor Education Group, Victoria, Australia Expedition leader& Trainer Mar. 2012 ? Dec. 2012 ? Responded to medical emergencies in remote wilderness settings (Wilderness EMT) ? Guided 21-33 day wilderness expeditions for groups of 12-16 participants ages 15-18 ? Taught leadership, communications, survival and risk management skills; assessed and managed risks ? Ensured all logistical process were in place and groups were adequately supplied and informed ? Trained instructors in risk and incident management, search and rescue procedures and technical skills
The Australian Antarctic Division, Casey Station, Antarctica Aug. 2011 - Feb. 2012 Aviation Ground Support Officer and Search and Rescue Team Member ? Supported search and rescue and emergency response efforts in extreme cold and wilderness conditions ? Prevented and fought aviation fires ? Monitored weather, maintained runways, loaded/ unloaded planes, and conducted preflight briefings The Outdoor Education Group, Victoria and New South Whales, Australia All Hours Contact (emergency response coordinator) Aug. 2008 - Aug. 2011 Venue Manger July 2010 - Aug. 2011 Program Manager Jan. 2008 - Aug. 2011 Trainer Jan. 2008 - Aug. 2011
Program Manager in Training July 2007 - Dec. 2007 Group Leader Oct. 2002-Nov.2002, Oct. 2003-May 2003, Oct. 2005-Aug. 2011
Responsibilities at Outdoor Education Group: ? Emergency Response Coordinator - acted as incident commander for all major incidents in the field across 2 states, managing relationships in emergencies with public safety (police and hospitals), clients, parents, and media, ensuring smooth and safe delivery of all client programs with up to 1,000 students in the field at a time. ? Program Manager ? Designed and coordinated leadership development and outdoor education programming for Melbourne private school youth, including, venue selection, program design, logistics, risk management, program delivery, public speaking to groups of faculty and parents, monitoring environmental impact of programs and quality control.
? Trainer ? Trained, mentored and assessed staff in technical (first-aid, wilderness fire safety, driver safety, weather interpretation, backpacking, ski touring, alpine navigation,), facilitation and client management skills; coached program staff in the field; led pre and post-program debriefing meetings. ? Logistics Planning ? Responsible for planning all logistics related to program supplies and equipment for programs with up to 300 participants in a variety of venues, including semi-urban and remote wilderness areas ranging from 3-33 days. ? Manager ? Managed and trained a team of Program Leaders in Training. ? Guide and Facilitator - Guided single and multi-sport expeditions focused on leadership development and environmental awareness. Activities included backpacking, mountain biking, cycling, high and low ropes courses, sea kayaking, ski touring, rock climbing, canoeing, whitewater rafting and backcountry cooking. Independent Contractor/Guide, Australia June 2006-July 2007 ? Guided wilderness expeditions on a contract basis for companies such as EpiCurious, B&J Baker Administered first-aid and managed patients in remote wilderness settings..........................................................................................................
Volunteer Experience:.......................................................................................... Cherrydale Volunteer fire Dept. Arlington, VA, USA. May 2014 ? March 2015 Volunteer, EMT/Fire-fighter. ? Worked shifts as an EMT responding to critical incidents. ? Assisted paid fire-fighters in routine and call out operations. ? Performed maintenance firehouse duties Eildon Urban Fire and Rescue Department, Victoria, Australia June 2008 - Aug. 2012 Volunteer EMT and Firefighter ? Worked regular shifts as an EMT responding to critical incidents ? Fought structural, marine and wildfires, drove fire trucks and ambulances on call-outs, led pump operation, and worked as an extension of the coast guard on local operations Mt Stirling, Victoria, Australia June 2008- Oct. 2010 Ski Patrol ? Secured scene safety, conducted patient assessments, provided emergency first- aid and managed patient care in semi-wilderness settings ? Managed patients during transport out of the ski area and facilitated patient handovers to first responders Certifications and Training: ? EMT-B ? Structural Fire Fighting ? Search & Rescue Response ? CPR ? Wilderness Fire Fighting ? Swift Water Rescue Technician ? Wilderness First Responder ? Heli Slinging ? Advanced Driver Training Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Personal Interests: mountain biking, backpacking, trail running, rock-climbing, skiing, photography and travel.
Recent Education:......................................................................................... Holmesglen TAFE, Moorabin, Vic. ? Diploma of Nursing. July. 2015 - present University of the District of Columbia CC, Washington, DC Jan. 2013 ? March 2015 ? Completing AASN, Registered Nursing program ? 3.40 GPA Fire and EMT Training School, Priest Lake, ID March, 2013 ? National EMT-B license and registration obtained (test passed first time)......................................... Professional Experience: ............................................................................ National Patient Transport: Mt Waverly, Vic July, 2015 ? present Patient Transport Officer. ? As a patient transport officer you will be responsible for transporting routine and non-emergency patients between health care facilities and private residences. ? work rostered shifts and be comfortable liaising with ambulance and health care employees, patients and the general public in a calm and professional manner.
The GW Medical Faculty Associates, Washington, DC, USA July 2014 ? March 2015 Communication Specialist - Emergency Medicine. ? Coordinates communication between remotely based clients and medical staff to determine clinical course of care, ? Accurately inputs patient medical information from phone consult into database/electronic medical record system ? Obtains and documents patient and logistical information for coordination of transport of patients into the George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) ? Assist in coordination of assets during GWUH and/or MFA disaster drills or actual disaster events. ? Utilizing specialized communications equipment including, but not limited to, and the IP phone system. Able to follow defined algorithms for connecting the client to the specified on call provider for that solution. ? Perform complex and diversified duties. Communications Specialist (CS) makes decisions, including selection of correct procedures and/or the order in which to perform each duty while following standard policy/procedures. The Outdoor Education Group, Victoria, Australia Expedition leader& Trainer Mar. 2012 ? Dec. 2012 ? Responded to medical emergencies in remote wilderness settings (Wilderness EMT) ? Guided 21-33 day wilderness expeditions for groups of 12-16 participants ages 15-18 ? Taught leadership, communications, survival and risk management skills; assessed and managed risks ? Ensured all logistical process were in place and groups were adequately supplied and informed ? Trained instructors in risk and incident management, search and rescue procedures and technical skills
The Australian Antarctic Division, Casey Station, Antarctica Aug. 2011 - Feb. 2012 Aviation Ground Support Officer and Search and Rescue Team Member ? Supported search and rescue and emergency response efforts in extreme cold and wilderness conditions ? Prevented and fought aviation fires ? Monitored weather, maintained runways, loaded/ unloaded planes, and conducted preflight briefings The Outdoor Education Group, Victoria and New South Whales, Australia All Hours Contact (emergency response coordinator) Aug. 2008 - Aug. 2011 Venue Manger July 2010 - Aug. 2011 Program Manager Jan. 2008 - Aug. 2011 Trainer Jan. 2008 - Aug. 2011
Program Manager in Training July 2007 - Dec. 2007 Group Leader Oct. 2002-Nov.2002, Oct. 2003-May 2003, Oct. 2005-Aug. 2011
Responsibilities at Outdoor Education Group: ? Emergency Response Coordinator - acted as incident commander for all major incidents in the field across 2 states, managing relationships in emergencies with public safety (police and hospitals), clients, parents, and media, ensuring smooth and safe delivery of all client programs with up to 1,000 students in the field at a time. ? Program Manager ? Designed and coordinated leadership development and outdoor education programming for Melbourne private school youth, including, venue selection, program design, logistics, risk management, program delivery, public speaking to groups of faculty and parents, monitoring environmental impact of programs and quality control.
? Trainer ? Trained, mentored and assessed staff in technical (first-aid, wilderness fire safety, driver safety, weather interpretation, backpacking, ski touring, alpine navigation,), facilitation and client management skills; coached program staff in the field; led pre and post-program debriefing meetings. ? Logistics Planning ? Responsible for planning all logistics related to program supplies and equipment for programs with up to 300 participants in a variety of venues, including semi-urban and remote wilderness areas ranging from 3-33 days. ? Manager ? Managed and trained a team of Program Leaders in Training. ? Guide and Facilitator - Guided single and multi-sport expeditions focused on leadership development and environmental awareness. Activities included backpacking, mountain biking, cycling, high and low ropes courses, sea kayaking, ski touring, rock climbing, canoeing, whitewater rafting and backcountry cooking. Independent Contractor/Guide, Australia June 2006-July 2007 ? Guided wilderness expeditions on a contract basis for companies such as EpiCurious, B&J Baker Administered first-aid and managed patients in remote wilderness settings..........................................................................................................
Volunteer Experience:.......................................................................................... Cherrydale Volunteer fire Dept. Arlington, VA, USA. May 2014 ? March 2015 Volunteer, EMT/Fire-fighter. ? Worked shifts as an EMT responding to critical incidents. ? Assisted paid fire-fighters in routine and call out operations. ? Performed maintenance firehouse duties Eildon Urban Fire and Rescue Department, Victoria, Australia June 2008 - Aug. 2012 Volunteer EMT and Firefighter ? Worked regular shifts as an EMT responding to critical incidents ? Fought structural, marine and wildfires, drove fire trucks and ambulances on call-outs, led pump operation, and worked as an extension of the coast guard on local operations Mt Stirling, Victoria, Australia June 2008- Oct. 2010 Ski Patrol ? Secured scene safety, conducted patient assessments, provided emergency first- aid and managed patient care in semi-wilderness settings ? Managed patients during transport out of the ski area and facilitated patient handovers to first responders Certifications and Training: ? EMT-B ? Structural Fire Fighting ? Search & Rescue Response ? CPR ? Wilderness Fire Fighting ? Swift Water Rescue Technician ? Wilderness First Responder ? Heli Slinging ? Advanced Driver Training Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Personal Interests: mountain biking, backpacking, trail running, rock-climbing, skiing, photography and travel.