Kyle Buck
Lexington,SC
Summary
Knowledgeable Captain with 20 years of experience with the proven ability to manage emergency medical teams effectively. Demonstrated expertise in overseeing daily operations and ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols, county policies and procedures. Exhibits strong leadership and crisis management skills, fostering collaborative and efficient working environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Med Trust
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
Shift Manager
Richland County EMS
05.2004 - Current
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding county policies,procedures, values and standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the service.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Ensures adequate staffing levels at all times.
- Supervises the operations of EMS on shift, ensuring with applicable policies,procedures,protocols,laws,regulations and standards of safety.
- Reviews run reports from each shift to verify quality patient care,prompt response, compliance with medical protocol, makes corrections as necessary.
- Routinely responds to emergency calls, providing advanced life support and emergency care to the sick and injured. responds to and supervises all situations involving a potential for mass casualties.
- Preforms general administrative / clerical work as required.
- Collaborated with other Shift Managers to maintain consistency in policies enforcement across all shifts, fostering a cohesive workplace culture.
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Lexington County Sheriff Department
02.2013 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with local schools to educate students about law enforcement responsibilities and promote a positive image of the profession.
- Participated in training exercises to ensure readiness for various emergency scenarios including active shooter situations or natural disasters.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of large-scale events such as parades or festivals, ensuring public safety and crowd control.
- Supported federal, state, and local agencies during joint operations or mutual aid requests.
- Maintained proficiency with firearms through regular trainings at shooting ranges both on-and off-duty hours.
- Conducted traffic stops and enforced traffic laws, reducing accidents and promoting safe driving habits.
- Participated in warrant service operations alongside fellow deputies, ensuring suspect apprehension without incident.
Emergency Room Technician
Prisma Health Richland
09.2005 - 05.2007
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during their emergency room visit, addressing concerns and offering emotional support when needed.
Volunteer Firefighter
Grovetown
01.2002 - 06.2003
- Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
- Collaborated closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination during emergencies.
- Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
Education
No Degree - Paramedicine
Midlands EMS
01-2005
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC01-2004
High School Diploma -
Harlem High
Harlem, GA05-2003
Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct Patient Care
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS instructor
- CEVO-4
- FEMA-ICS-100,100C,200,200C
- FEMA-IS-00241C,00242C,00700,00700B00800A,00800D
- NREMTP
- State of South Carolina certification
Timeline
Paramedic
Med Trust
01.2024 - Current
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Lexington County Sheriff Department
02.2013 - 06.2016
Emergency Room Technician
Prisma Health Richland
09.2005 - 05.2007
Shift Manager
Richland County EMS
05.2004 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Grovetown
01.2002 - 06.2003
No Degree - Paramedicine
Midlands EMS
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Midlands Technical College
High School Diploma -
Harlem High
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