Vincent Potter

I am an Enhanced Care Paramedic, with years of frontline experience dealing with trauma and medical emergencies. I strive, always, to provide exceptional patient care. I’m keen to progress further in my medical career, via new challenges and training opportunities. I am a conscientious, motivated individual, who brings positivity, enthusiasm and competence to any role I fulfil.

Enhanced Care Paramedic: First Responder - North East Ambulance Service

(2019)

Working alone on a rapid response vehicle, I am first on scene to emergency & routine calls, where I assess, diagnose, treat &/or seek alternative care pathways for patients. The solo nature of my job requires vast experience & confidence in handling a wide variety of patient presentations. I regularly liaise with GP Practices

• COPD &

• Respiratory Health Teams

• Alcohol &

• Drug Misuse Services

• Mental Health Services

• Community Midwife &

• Nursing Teams

• Social Care

• Pathology; &

• Palliative Care. Medical skills utilised daily include advanced life support

• IV access; airway management; nebuliser therapy; urine analysis; pain management; wound care; obstetrics; early sepsis recognition. I also triage & manage trauma scenes, alongside HEMS; police; & fire crews.

Paramedic Team Leader - Abu Dhabi Police

(2016 - 2019)

A challenging & fulfilling role, responding to - often extreme - trauma & medical emergencies in the fast-paced, cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi. Also responsible for managing EMT & driving staff; & mentoring students.

Paramedic - National Ambulance - United Arab Emirates

(2012 - 2016)

Embraced an exciting opportunity to work as a paramedic in Abu Dhabi. Was responsible for maintaining on-site medical clinics at remote military/oil/gas bases. This included supervising & training a team of EMTs; providing medical support to base staff; & responding to trauma & medical emergencies in the local area.

Paramedic - North East Ambulance Service

(2005 - 2012)

University Certificate in Professional Development - Clinical Assessment & Referral Skills for Paramedics (Enhanced Care) - Teesside University (2021)

BSc - Paramedical Science - University of Stirling (2019)

IHCD Ambulance Paramedic - Tees East & North Yorkshire Ambulance Service (2005)

BTEC Level 4 - Paramedic Practice - Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (2005)

IHCD - Emergency Medical Technician - Mersey Regional Ambulance (2001)