April Osmond

Registered Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics, experienced in emergency response, inter-facility transport, rural and remote EMS, and event medicine throughout Alberta. Skilled in patient assessment, stabilization, treatment, and transport in accordance with Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services Medical Control Protocols (MCPs). Proven ability to provide safe, patient-centred care in dynamic, high-acuity environments while working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, communications centres, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Recognized for professionalism, sound clinical judgment, operational safety, and leadership developed through EMS, fire service, search and rescue, occupational health and safety, and business management.

Primary Care Paramedic - Hart Paramedical

(2026-04)

• Provide patient assessment, treatment, monitoring, and stabilization within PCP scope of practice.
• Deliver emergency medical coverage for public and private events while maintaining operational readiness in dynamic environments.
• Collaborate with EMS providers, event organizers, and healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and transport when required.
• Maintain medical equipment, medications, and emergency supplies to ensure operational readiness.
• Complete accurate patient care reports and facilitate continuity of care.

Primary Care Paramedic - Alberta Health Services – North Zone, District 4 Rover (Slave Lake)

(2022-01 - 2026-01)

• Responded to emergency and inter-facility transport requests throughout Alberta's North Zone, providing comprehensive patient assessment, treatment, stabilization, and safe transport within PCP scope of practice.
• Delivered patient care in accordance with Alberta Health Services EMS Medical Control Protocols (MCPs).
• Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses, EMS Communications, and receiving facilities to ensure seamless continuity of patient care.
• Safely operated emergency vehicles in rural, remote, and challenging environments while maintaining the highest standards of operational safety.
• Adapted effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions, prioritizing patient safety and sound clinical decision-making.
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation using Connect Care and Alberta Health Services documentation standards.

Primary Care Paramedic - Mahikan Medical Services

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Delivered emergency medical care at industrial sites and special events in remote environments.
• Assessed, treated, monitored, and stabilized patients according to Alberta EMS protocols.
• Administered medications and interventions within PCP scope of practice.
• Operated emergency response vehicles safely while maintaining readiness for rapid deployment.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide timely, patient-centred care.

Donor Care Associate / Phlebotomist - Canadian Blood Services

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Performed venipuncture and blood collection procedures following established clinical standards.
• Conducted donor screening and eligibility assessments.
• Monitored donors throughout collection procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
• Maintained accurate documentation and confidentiality of donor information.
• Collaborated with nurses, technicians, and healthcare professionals in a high-volume clinical environment.

Owner / Operator - Azure Contracting

(2006-01 - 2021-12)

• Managed daily business operations, staffing, budgeting, customer relations, and project coordination.
• Developed and implemented workplace safety programs and procedures.
• Conducted safety audits and maintained regulatory compliance.
• Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated employees.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Office Manager / Safety Officer - AFFINITY Contracting & Environmental Ltd.

(2004-01 - 2018-12)

• Coordinated occupational health and safety programs and initiatives.
• Conducted annual safety audits and compliance reviews.
• Managed employee certification records and training requirements.
• Supported regulatory compliance and workplace safety objectives.

Lieutenant - Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency

(2008-01 - 2010-12)

Volunteer Firefighter - Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency

(2002-01 - 2012-12)

K9 Search and Rescue Handler - Nova Scotia K9 Search and Rescue

(2019-01 - 2022-12)

K9 Search and Rescue Handler - Canadian Canine Search Corps

(2022-01 - 2025-12)

Primary Care Paramedic Diploma - Emergency Medical Services - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) (2022-09 - 2023-06)

Emergency Medical Responder Certificate - Emergency Medical Services - Justice Institute of British Columbia (2021-07)