DAVID TAM
QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong understanding of current Basic Life Support (BLS) Patient Care Standards of Ontario
• Proficient in the skills and core medical directives within the scope of practice of a Primary Care Paramedic
• Able to maintain analytical and observational skills to ensure sound judgment under stressful environments
• Excellent communication abilities both verbal and written
• Consistent in showing respect and compassion for all individuals under high levels of stress
• Highly effective teamwork and leadership skills
• Knowledgeable in the provincial legislation and regional policies required for a Primary Care Paramedic in Ontario
• Able to create thorough and accurate documentation
• Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills, participate in continuous education, and adapt to changes as required
• Valid Ontario Class F Driver’s License
EDUCATION
PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDIC DIPLOMA 2012-2015
DURHAM COLLEGE – OSHAWA, ONTARIO
PRE-HEALTH ACADEMIC UPGRADE PROGRAM 2011-2012
DURHAM COLLEGE – OSHAWA, ONTARIO
GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE PROGRAM 2010-2011
DURHAM COLLEGE – OSHAWA, ONTARIO
ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATION DIPLOMA 2005-2009
MONSIGNOR PAUL DWYER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL – OSHAWA, ONTARIO
CERTIFICATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
• Successfully completed the Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant examination and received certification
from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in Ontario 2015-06
• Standard First Aid with CPR – HCP 2017-20
• Central East Prehospital Care Program – Authorization as a student to practice the core medical directives of
Appendix 1 of the Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards 2014-11
• Valid Class F Driver’s License from the Province of Ontario 2014-09
• Optimist Club of Whitby - Teachers Award – academic upgrading 2012-09
CAREER EXPERIENCE
NON-URGENT PATIENT TRANSFER ASSOCIATE 2015-PRESENT
SPECTRUM PATIENT TRANSFER
• Worked alongside various partners and health care professionals to transport non-urgent patients with comfort
while offering the highest level of respect and assistance
• Operated and maintained an F Class vehicle to transfer all patients
• Experienced in the utilization of certain equipment including stair chairs, stretchers, and delivery of oxygen
PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDIC STUDENT PRECEPTORSHIP 2014-2015
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PETERBOROUGH EMS – PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO
• Worked with Peterborough EMS to gain a thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills and procedures
required to work effectively and efficiently as a Primary Care Paramedic
• Exercised core medical directives and procedures under the supervision of trained professionals while learning
important observational skills and management techniques
• Gained incredible insight into emergency service operations and utilized the opportunity to form positive bonds
between patients and health care professionals
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
STORE ASSOCIATE 2016-2017
HOME SENSE - WHITBY, ONTARIO
• Trained to process shipments and build products and furniture with quality care ensuring merchandising
is represented on the floor for a positive customer experience
SALES ASSOCIATE 2013-2014
STAPLES BUSINESS DEPOT – OSHAWA, ONTARIO
• Employed as a furniture/sales associate to offer the highest standard of customer satisfaction as well as offer
guidance and assistance to fellow associates in all departments
COOK AND ASSISTANT 2010-2011
MARY BROWN’S CHICKEN – OSHAWA, ONTARIO
• Taught to operate large cooking machinery and work together with staff under a high stress environment
VOLUNTEER WORK
WOMEN OF AVIATION
TOOK PART IN ORGANIZING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE ‘GIRLS TAKE FLIGHT’ EVENT AT THE OSHAWA AIRPORT 2016
PEER TUTORING
TUTORED VARIOUS STUDENTS IN THE PARAMEDIC PROGRAM AT DURHAM COLLEGE 2015
NATIONAL PARAMEDIC COMPETITION
ASSISTED IN TALLYING SCORES FOR TEAMS THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE COMPETITION 2014
DURHAM COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE
DISCUSSED THE PARAMEDIC PROGRAM WITH LARGE GROUPS OF PARENTS AND STUDENTS TO SPARK INTEREST IN HEALTH CARE 2014
References available upon request
