Kyle Pavelka
Hollywood,FL
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Engineer
Town of Highland Beach
03.2024 - Current
- Operates fire apparatus safely and professionally in accordance with state and local laws
- Operates pumping and aerial equipment in accordance with department policies and procedures
- Responds to emergency incidents and functions in accordance with departmental medical protocols, rules, regulations, standard operating procedures, and other organizational guidelines.
- Responsible for the proper routing of the apparatus and the safe arrival at the correct destination
- Responsible for ensuring the operational readiness of fire suppression apparatus
- Performs fire suppression activities, including ventilation, operating fire suppression hose lines, handheld fire extinguishing devices, and other related activities.
- Participates in all fire department training activities and maintains an acceptable level of proficiency
- Administers medical treatment- shall perform advanced medical procedures as defined by the current medical protocols
- Responsible for the cleaning, maintaining, and minor repairs/adjustment to the equipment assigned to their unit
Paramedic/IV Technician
Revive Hydration and Wellness
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Oversight of all patient functions, including but not limited to, observing signs and symptoms of reactions and reporting assessments to providers, changes in patients physical, emotional or environmental condition, and any other information deemed necessary to report to the provider.
- Perform venous punctures. Insert and remove IV lines at different locations of the body with expertise, efficiency and accuracy.
- Follow up with the client before treatment and then after to ensure the treatment went well
- Operates and monitors clients in hyperbaric chamber
Firefighter/Paramedic
Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue
11.2017 - 03.2024
- Provide quality fire suppression and ALS medical care
- Participate or assist in emergency and non-emergency operations as may be required, relating to fire, emergency medical, hazardous materials and other related services
- Assist in public safety education programs
- Maintain a working knowledge of all fire department General Orders, Standard Operating Procedures, Rule and Regulations, and any other directives or policies concerning the work force
- Obtain numerous additional advanced certifications including Rescue Diver, Rapid Extrication Diver, Acting Driver Engineer, Aerial Operations, and Fire Boat Operations
- 5 years experience operating as Fire Boat Captain
Paramedic/ER Technician
Tampa Community Hospital
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Paramedic working in ED specializing in phlebotomy, ECG interpretation, and current ACLS protocols
- Trained extensively and highly experienced in psychiatric treatment and care.
Paramedic/ER Technician
Aventura Medical Center
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Lead Trauma Paramedic-worked as a team to stabilize patients affected by traumatic, stroke and cardiac events in a level 2 trauma center, while closely following hospital protocols and SOPs
- Extensive experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, intubation and ECG interpretation.
Paramedic/Driver/FTO
Miami Dade Ambulance
01.2012 - 11.2017
- Provided ALS and BLS medical care as a lead medic in emergency and non-emergency situations directly dispatched from Miami Dade Fire Rescue as a first responding unit
- Maintained flawless patient care reports with the Fire Medic Operating system
- Driving routine and code 3 within EVOC guidelines
- Critical Care transports including IV pumps and Respiratory Ventilation Device
- Provided instruction on Critical Care Transport, patient care, operations, and emergency driving to over 50 EMTs and paramedics as FTO.
Education
A.S. Degree in Emergency Medical Services, Advanced Life Support Skills, Patient Assessment and Transportation -
City College
High School Diploma -
Pembroke Pines Charter High School
Skills
- Clean Driving Record
- Problem-Solving
- Punctual and Reliable
- Equipment Operation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
2023 Tarpon Springs Firefighter of the year
Certified Pump Operator
Certified Fire Instructor 1
Diver Rescue Certified
CPR/AED, ACLS, PALS Certified
12 years Experience Field Paramedic
Firefighter 1 and 2 Certified
Timeline
Driver Engineer
Town of Highland Beach
03.2024 - Current
Paramedic/IV Technician
Revive Hydration and Wellness
12.2021 - 03.2024
Paramedic/ER Technician
Tampa Community Hospital
10.2018 - 11.2021
Firefighter/Paramedic
Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue
11.2017 - 03.2024
Paramedic/ER Technician
Aventura Medical Center
02.2017 - 11.2017
Paramedic/Driver/FTO
Miami Dade Ambulance
01.2012 - 11.2017
A.S. Degree in Emergency Medical Services, Advanced Life Support Skills, Patient Assessment and Transportation -
City College
High School Diploma -
Pembroke Pines Charter High School
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