Trainee emergency medical technician Mimi Smith-Le Flocq started her training on-island about five years ago, and was awarded individually, or as part of a crew, four of the 12 awards given out.
She was awarded the chief officer’s commendation for her outstanding performance when attending an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest incident while covering a shift in Alderney.
Although still in training, she demonstrated professionalism and composure while acting as the lead clinician on scene, and ensured effective communication with colleagues and bystanders.
She was given the award for delivering high-quality care at a skill level beyond her current role.
Alongside paramedic Steve Domaille and EMT Sharon Le Cras, Miss Smith-Le Flocq responded to a complex pregnancy-related emergency.
The team initiated urgent treatment in an evolving and high-risk situation and ensured the maternity emergency team and the Emergency Department was fully prepared for the patient’s arrival. The incident demanded clinical judgement, effective teamwork and clear communication under pressure.
Last year former Island Games cyclist Leon Ogier got off his bicycle at the Halfway after feeling dizzy and went into cardiac arrest.
Community first responders Ben Nichols and Rob Jordan were first to attend, closely followed by the emergency ambulance with quality improvement lead paramedic Ross Senior, paramedic Emily Baudains and Miss Smith-Le Flocq.
The collaboration from bystanders, police officers, community first responders and ambulance clinicians was example of how team work can save a life.
Finally, Miss Smith Le-Flocq was presented with the ‘most appreciations’ award.
The ambulance service regularly receives thanks and praise from members of the public for whom clinicians have cared. They are all recorded, and the clinician with the most is recognised.
The event was hosted by Bailiff Sir Richard McMahon and took place in the Bailiff’s Chambers at the Royal Court House.
Long-service awards were presented to paramedic team leaders Andy Adam for 40 years and Sonia Guille for 30 years.
Patient transfer service team leader Nicola Strong received a chief officer’s recognition of performance on behalf of her team when they recognised and helped a regular patient who was suffering from a serious and potentially life-threatening medical condition.
EMT Kadie Ormrod and emergency care assistant Ashley Butterfield were recognised for their actions at a cardiac arrest where the patient regained a heartbeat before paramedics arrived.
Off-duty paramedic Steve Torode was recognised for the assistance he provided to Guernsey Police for a vulnerable adult in a mental health case.
Head of operations Dean De La Mare was presented an award for his planning and delivery of the events to commemorate the founder of Ambulance and Rescue, Reg Blanchford, with the installation of a blue plaque and renaming of the ambulance headquarters in the Rohais.
Flying Christine volunteer operations manager Gary Ward was also presented with the BBC Make A Difference Runners-up award.
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