Vicki ROTTER
Ironton,OH
Summary
Dedicated EMT-Basic with expertise in patient assessment, basic life support, and vital signs monitoring. Committed to ensuring safety and effective communication in high-pressure situations.
Overview
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Work History
EMT-Basic
Rapid EMS
Ashland , KY
03.2026 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions.
- Provided basic life support and first aid to patients in various situations.
- Assisted with patient transport to hospitals while ensuring safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain effective communication during emergencies.
- Documented patient information and treatment provided during each call accurately.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance emergency response skills and knowledge.
- Engaged with patients and families, providing reassurance during medical emergencies.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrhythmia.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
- Reassured patients by providing clear explanations of each step in their care process while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
- Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Point High School
Ohio05-1988
Skills
- Basic life support
- Patient assessment
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Incident documentation
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Certification
- American Ambulance Assn, Ambulance service manger.
- TEEX Enhanced Incident Management Unified Command
- Emergency medical technician. Ohio and Kentucky
- Hazmat technician.
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Rapid EMS
03.2026 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Point High School