Angie Potter
Copperas Cove,TX
Summary
Dedicated EMT-Basic with extensive experience at Acadian Ambulance and Capital EMS, adept in vital signs monitoring and compassionate caregiving. Demonstrated excellence in emergency management and patient evaluations, enhancing patient care through critical decision-making skills. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes and maintaining high levels of care coordination.
Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-Basic
Acadian Ambulance
07.2015 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
EMT-Basic
Capital EMS
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
Private Home Care for Alzheimer's Patient
Vance Bass
03.2009 - 04.2013
- Continuously updated professional knowledge base by attending relevant training sessions or workshops related to home care provision practices.
- Promoted mental stimulation for clients by engaging them in conversation, games, or other cognitive activities based on their interests.
- Increased client comfort by assisting with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and genuine compassion for their individual situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop tailored care plans that met individual client needs.
- Provided emotional support for clients during challenging times, offering companionship and empathy.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting schedules according to client needs while maintaining punctuality in all scheduled visits.
- Supported clients in maintaining their independence through assistance with meal preparation and grocery shopping tasks.
- Improved the safety of clients'' homes through regular inspections, addressing potential hazards promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brownwood High School
Brownwood, TX05-1995
Skills
- Basic life support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Vital sign assessment
- Housekeeping tasks
- Critical decision-making skills
- Dementia care
- Patient assessments
- Social interaction
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emotional support
- Emergency vehicle operation
- End-of-life care
- Patient evaluations
- Alzheimer's care
- CPR and first aid
- Patient transport
- Behavioral management
- Pre-hospital care
- Emergency management
- Bleeding control
- Incontinence care
- Emergency patient triage
- Triaging
- Supply restocking
- Ambulance driving
- Condition assessment
- Direct patient care
Accomplishments
- Achieved Field Training Officer through effectively helping with new hires and teaching them Acadian policies and procedures .
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Acadian Ambulance
07.2015 - Current
EMT-Basic
Capital EMS
05.2013 - 07.2015
Private Home Care for Alzheimer's Patient
Vance Bass
03.2009 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Brownwood High School