KYLE H. GOODKNIGHT
Delaware,OH
Summary
Experienced Front Line Paramedic, Clinical Educator, Registered Respiratory Therapist, and National Speaker skilled in airway management, ventilation strategies, and pediatric respiratory care. Led training initiatives to implement clinical changes in EMS systems, including High Performance CPR and Pediatric CPAP. Focused on enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Speaker
National Speaking & Education (Independent / Collaborative)
Westerville, Ohio
2024 - Current
- Featured speaker at FDIC, EMS education events, and national webinars (including CAPCE-accredited platforms)
- Delivered high-impact presentations and training sessions on pediatric respiratory care, airway management, and EMS clinical decision-making to enhance provider skills
- Engaged diverse audiences, including frontline providers and medical directors, emphasizing practical implementation over theoretical concepts
- Developed and presented scenario-based training and case-driven education to promote retention and practical application in real-world settings
Paramedic | Shift Clinical Educator
Delaware County EMS
Delaware, OH
2005 - Current
- Serve as a frontline paramedic in a high-volume 911 system while functioning as a clinical educator responsible for training and competency development
- Design and deliver hands-on and didactic training for airway management, CPAP, EZ-IO, and evolving clinical protocols
- Educated providers on recognizing respiratory distress and implementing intervention strategies, emphasizing work of breathing and early treatment
- Contribute to protocol education and implementation, ensuring field providers can translate guidelines into real-world application
- Simplified complex clinical concepts into actionable training, enhancing provider confidence and performance
Product Manager - New Products
Sarnova
Columbus, OH
2016 - 2017
- Led product development, launch, and education for respiratory and EMS medical devices
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and clinical teams to align product use with provider needs in real-world settings
- Facilitated product training and developed market adoption strategies for successful integration into EMS and hospital environments
Sales Representative | EMS & Acute Care Training
Nightingale-Alan Medical
Cincinnati, OH
2006 - 2016
- Delivered extensive hands-on product training for EMS agencies, fire departments, hospitals, and physician groups
- Integrated clinical knowledge with product education to boost user confidence and increase product adoption
- Delivered extensive hands-on product training for EMS agencies, fire departments, hospitals, and physician groups
- Specialized in EZ-IO education through cadaver labs for interns and resident programs to enhance practical skills
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ohio State University / Mount Carmel Health System
Columbus, Ohio
1997 - 2006
- Delivered respiratory care in ER, ICU, and critical care settings for adult and pediatric patients
- Facilitated clinical instruction and in-service education, enhancing staff development and training
- Developed expertise in airway management, ventilation, and critical care decision-making
Education
EMT-Paramedic - Paramedic
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH05-2005
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH06-1997
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Podcast Host
- Presentation Development
- Scenario-Based Training
- Content Creation
- Storytelling Techniques
- Clinical Adoption Strategy
- Equipment Utilization
- Message Delivery
- Airway Management
- Advanced Ventilation
- Interactive Presentations
- Simulation Exercises
- EMS Collaboration
- Hospital Collaboration
- Collaborative Workshops
- Partnership Building
Speaking And Education Highlights
- FDIC - Pediatric CPAP in the 911/Prehospital Setting
- National EMS Webinars (CAPCE-accredited)
- Department-Level Clinical Education & Skills Labs
- Scenario-Based Airway & Ventilation Training
Certifications And Education
- EMT-Paramedic - Clark State Community College
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory Care Technology
Key Impact And Leadership
- National speaker and educator on pediatric respiratory care and airway management, including presentations at major industry conferences (FDIC, national webinars, and EMS education platforms)
- Led and delivered training programs for CPAP, EZ-IO, airway management, and clinical protocols within a 911 EMS system
- Early educator and adopter of CPAP in EMS, contributing to field-level understanding and application of non-invasive ventilation
- Bridges the gap between equipment and real-world use, helping providers understand when, why, and how to deploy devices effectively
- Recognized for driving mindset shifts in EMS, particularly around work of breathing, early intervention, and ventilation strategy
Core Expertise
- Clinical Educator & Field Training
- Airway Management & Ventilation (BVM, CPAP, NIV, Critical Care Ventilators)
- Extensive Use of the Zoll X Series and Lifepack 15 Monitors
- Pediatric Respiratory Care & Work of Breathing Recognition
- Product Training & Clinical Adoption Strategy
- EMS Protocol Development & Implementation
- Public Speaking & Large-Group Instruction
- Hands-On Skills Labs & Scenario-Based Training
- Bridging Clinical Practice to Equipment Utilization
- EMS / Hospital / Medical Industry Collaboration
Timeline
Public Speaker
National Speaking & Education (Independent / Collaborative)
2024 - Current
Paramedic | Shift Clinical Educator
Delaware County EMS
2005 - Current
Product Manager - New Products
Sarnova
2016 - 2017
Sales Representative | EMS & Acute Care Training
Nightingale-Alan Medical
2006 - 2016
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ohio State University / Mount Carmel Health System
1997 - 2006
EMT-Paramedic - Paramedic
Clark State Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Columbus State Community College