Elizabeth Ricketts
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
INCREDIBLY ORGANIZED and Dedicated EMT-Basic with proven expertise in patient care and emergency response, honed at American Medical Response Colorado Springs Excelled in a high-pressure 911 system, mastering skills in vital signs monitoring and emergency vehicle operation. Recognized for exceptional patient triage abilities and a commitment to scene safety, showcasing both technical proficiency and compassionate care.
I believe my time in EMS is coming to an end. It's giving "same crap different day". And my knees aren't what they used to be. I crave a new challenge!
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Cumberland County
Fayetteville, NC
06.2024 - Current
Same as before. Just with a narrower scope of practice, unfortunately.
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response, AMR
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2011 - 05.2024
-Work on ALS and BLS units in a busy 911 system in suburban and rural settings
-Field training officer for BLS providers
-Wheelchair, stretcher and secure van experience
Education
Paralegal Studies
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NCParalegal Studies
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, COEMT-Basic Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Memorial Hopsital EMS Education
Colorado Springs, CO04.2011
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- EMR / EHR (MEDS, ESO, some EPIC, and lots of deciphering poorly printed medical records from varying charting programs)
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Triage
- Vital sign assessment
- Bleeding control
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Scene Safety
- Basic Life Support
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- Patient Assessments
Certification
NREMT Basic
North Carolina EMT-Basic
BLS CPR
ICS
EVOC
EVE
Accomplishments
Awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and the Medal of Valor during my service at AMR Colorado Springs.
I successfully prepared and filed my own bankruptcy and divorce documents. I also filed two suits in small claims court, won both of them.
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Cumberland County
06.2024 - Current
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response, AMR
09.2011 - 05.2024
Paralegal Studies
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Paralegal Studies
Pikes Peak Community College
EMT-Basic Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Memorial Hopsital EMS Education