Keyanne Potter
Stockbridge
Summary
Professional with experience in emergency medical services and field training. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in advanced life support, patient care, and emergency response. Reliable, effective communicator with leadership abilities and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Field Training Officer
American Medical Response, AMR
06.2018 - Current
- Provided timely patient service, life support, and ambulatory care to extremely ill and injured patients
- Employed basic and advanced abilities and techniques for various medical emergencies.
- Monitored the cardiac conditions of patients and provided EKG readings.
- Responded to dispatch emergency assignments safely
- Facilitated a team environment within the dispatch center and always demonstrated high standards of performance and communication.
- Follow protocols online and standing orders.
- Managed inventory of medical equipment and supplies on ambulances, maintaining readiness for all emergencies.
- Facilitated debriefings after critical incidents involving both trainees and experienced paramedics in order to improve future responses.
- Created detailed reports documenting each call's events from start to finish while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Developed training materials for fellow paramedics, ensuring consistent understanding of protocols and procedures.
- Assisted patients experiencing cardiac arrest by performing CPR immediately upon arrival at the scene.
- Enhanced response times by coordinating with dispatchers, law enforcement, and other first responders during emergencies.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment that fostered growth for both new and experienced paramedics.
- Evaluated trainee performance during clinical rotations, providing constructive feedback to facilitate growth and improvement.
- Upheld strict safety regulations for both self and team members while navigating through hazardous situations.
- Conducted regular reviews of protocols and procedures in line with industry best practices, promoting continuous improvements in patient care standards.
- Continued quality assurance measures within the team and reviewing patient care chart ensuring in a high level of patient care consistency across all shifts.
- Sustained positive relationships with hospital staff during patient transfers to establish trustworthiness among healthcare professionals.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on advancements in emergency medical services.
- Managed challenging scenes with multiple casualties by prioritizing patient care, delegating tasks efficiently, and maintaining clear communication among team members.
- Mentored and trained new paramedics, enhancing their skills and knowledge through hands-on instruction and real-world experience.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Evaluated new hire's competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Gathered and organized materials to needed to support operations new hire orientation.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by conducting interviews and managing onboarding for new hires.
- Assisted in tracking and maintaining employee certifications and vaccinations in a database.
Scheduling And Timekeeping Coordinator (Back Up)
American Medical Response, AMR
04.2020 - 10.2023
- Ensures that edits and maintenance of all timekeeping system attributes related to employee maintenance occur in a timely and accurate manner.
- Reconcile and approve all timecards exceptions such as missed punches, late punches, early punches.
- identify and create solutions that balance the needs of the employee with the demands of the operation in dekalb.
- Understand commonly used payroll concepts, practices and procedures, including FLSA and overtime laws and how to calculate FLSA rates and overtime pay.
- Perform pay period sign offs on a weekly basis as well as other pay period end processes.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Also complete any other assigned task give.
Screener, Paramedic
Grifols
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Adhere to provided training materials for new screeners on best practices for Donor Suitability, improving overall team efficiency and consistency in evaluation methods.
- Complied with all federal, state, and local regulations as well as company rules.
- Evaluated pre-employment assessments results to ensure proper alignment between candidate skills and position requirements.
- Checked equipment during each shift to assess functionality.
- Protected confidentiality of data by using security techniques.
- Interacted with public to give directions, explain rules, and regulations and respond to inquiries.
- Attended daily briefings with supervisors to discuss issues with security screening processes.
- Developed and maintained positive rapport with passengers and other airport personnel.
- Discretely observed behavior and demeanor of travelers and staff to screen for suspicious actions.
- Engaged in casual conversations with individuals to assess and analyze behaviors.
- Adhered to strict screening techniques and procedures while conducting human screenings.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for equipment use, and infection control.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
EMT
Medix Medical Transportation
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency calls.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective emergency response.
- Expedited life-saving interventions by rapidly assessing patients'' conditions based on vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
- Updated professional knowledge through continuous training and education programs, enhancing overall service quality.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Facilitated timely patient transfers to specialized facilities for advanced care when necessary.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maximized ambulance readiness by conducting thorough equipment checks and ensuring all necessary supplies were available for proper emergency response.
Education
Paramedic -
Faithful Guardian Of EMS
Mcdonough, Ga06.2021
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Georgia Institute Of EMS
Conyers, Ga06.2019
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, Ga06.2017
High School Diploma -
Redan High School
Stone Mountain, Ga05.2015
Skills
- EVOC Certification & Instructor
- Airway management
- Advanced life support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Vehicle extrication
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-hospital care
- Patient examination
- Documentation and reporting
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Certification
- Georgia State Paramedic (P031966) 3/26
- National Registry Paramedic (M5103654) 3/26
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 7/26
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ALS)12/26
- Pediatric Advanced life support (PALS) 6/25
- Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)4/28
- EVOC Instructor
Languages
English
Timeline
Screener, Paramedic
Grifols
03.2022 - 12.2022
Scheduling And Timekeeping Coordinator (Back Up)
American Medical Response, AMR
04.2020 - 10.2023
Paramedic Field Training Officer
American Medical Response, AMR
06.2018 - Current
EMT
Medix Medical Transportation
09.2017 - 05.2018
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Georgia Institute Of EMS
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Atlanta Technical College
High School Diploma -
Redan High School
- Georgia State Paramedic (P031966) 3/26
- National Registry Paramedic (M5103654) 3/26
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 7/26
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ALS)12/26
- Pediatric Advanced life support (PALS) 6/25
- Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)4/28
- EVOC Instructor
Paramedic -
Faithful Guardian Of EMS
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