Kyle Patava
Norwalk,IA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a firefighter/paramedic at the City of Des Moines, skilled in emergency response and medical assessment in high-stress environments. Proven ability to lead rescue operations and conduct safety inspections, while providing compassionate support to patients. Frequently praised as proactive by my peers I can be relied upon to enhancing the animal community's safety and well-being through education and teamwork.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
Patient Care Technician
UnityPoint Clinic
Des Moines, IA
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Ice Hockey Player
Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL)
Fort Worth, TX
06.2015 - 04.2016
Ice Hockey Player
Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
Des Moines, IA
09.2014 - 06.2015
Ice Hockey Player
Janesville Jets (NAHL)
Janesville, WI
05.2012 - 08.2014
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience, Psychology, Pre-med
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2022
Skills
- Emergency response
- Medical assessment
- Incident reporting
- Rescue operations
- Safety inspections
- Staff development and leadership
- Passion and dedication to serve the animal community
Certification
- EMT-P
- Firefighter I, II
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Des Moines, Iowa
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UnityPoint Clinic
08.2022 - 01.2024
Ice Hockey Player
Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL)
06.2015 - 04.2016
Ice Hockey Player
Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
09.2014 - 06.2015
Ice Hockey Player
Janesville Jets (NAHL)
05.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience, Psychology, Pre-med
University of Colorado At Boulder
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