NICHOLAS KLING
Monroe
Summary
Nationally Registered Paramedic with over 10 years of diverse clinical experience, including leadership roles in the United States Army. Expertise in patient care, phlebotomy, and emergency medical procedures, prioritizing operational efficiency and safety standards. Strong commitment to advancing healthcare delivery through innovative practices and a collaborative approach to teamwork. Proven ability to adapt in high-pressure environments while maintaining a focus on quality patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OPERATIONS TEAM LEADER
CAREonsite
07.2025 - Current
- Directed and guided teams of up to 12 in delivering high-quality occupational medical care in industrial environments.
- Trained staff in occupational health protocols, fostering instinctive, compliant practices and clinical excellence.
- Educated team members on injury and illness pathophysiology, enhancing clinical knowledge and response capability.
- Delivered exceptional occupational healthcare and safety practices to a workforce of 2,000+ tradesmen.
- Maintained rigorous standards for protocol execution, healthcare documentation, and regulatory compliance.
- Implemented inventory management systems to improve organizational efficiency and resource utilization.
- Organized and streamlined clinical operations, including non-healthcare functions, to optimize workflow.
- Built strong rapport with contractors and external agencies to ensure seamless operational collaboration.
- Cultivated a positive company culture within operations teams, promoting teamwork and accountability.
- Scheduled and managed regular maintenance intervals for company vehicles to ensure operational readiness.
- Resolved workplace challenges proactively at the team level, minimizing escalation to management.
- Provided mentorship and instilled confidence across all team members, fostering professional growth.
- Inspired trust from supervisors by consistently taking initiative and overcoming operational obstacles.
- Led healthcare delivery across clinic, classroom, and field settings, ensuring comprehensive support.
- Achieved OSHA recordability rates significantly lower than peers through proactive safety measures.
- Possess advanced knowledge of medical protocols; eager to expand ALS emergency response capabilities company-wide.
- Ensured compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental guidelines across all team activities.
- Increased team efficiency and productivity by restructuring workflows and managing assignments effectively.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals, aligning performance with company objectives.
- Designed and implemented streamlined processes and procedures to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Analyzed customer needs and feedback to drive continuous improvement in healthcare services.
PARAMEDIC
HV Health and Safety
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Provide emergency care to countless trade partners in an occupational health role
- Maintain day-to-day health concerns for all workers in an industrial setting
- Act as a participant in post-accident occurrences through drug screening with Origin One
- Uphold and enforce safety standards for all on one of the largest construction sites in American history
- Coordinate services in a corporate setting to ensure proper medical care is available and accessible to all
- Manage a growing team of 6 paramedics in scheduling, reviewing documentation and maintaining current trainings
MEDICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Biolife Plasma Services
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Assess client eligibility with critical thinking for safe plasma donation
- Ensure safety by adhering to medical guidelines and procedures
- Maintain center safety, ensuring well-being of all individuals
- Apply analytical skills to verify compliance with medical standards
- Evaluates donor eligibility through comprehensive medical screening protocols while maintaining strict compliance with healthcare regulations
- Coordinates patient care workflows and implements safety protocols to ensure optimal donor experience and staff well-being Monitors and documents medical procedures, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements in plasma collection
- Partners with healthcare team to streamline donor screening processes and enhance operational efficiency in plasma collection
- Implements risk management strategies and emergency response protocols to maintain facility safety standards
- Conducts comprehensive medical screenings and eligibility assessments while maintaining strict compliance with healthcare protocols and safety standards
PARAMEDIC
Acadian Ambulance Service
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Deliver emergency medical care to Acadiana citizens, enhancing patient outcomes
- Educate community on public health, fostering disease prevention awareness
- Build collaborative relationships with local healthcare facilities
- Provide compassionate care, improving patient recovery experiences
- Delivered critical emergency medical care to hundreds of patients while maintaining exceptional response times and achieving high patient satisfaction rates
- Coordinated with healthcare facilities and emergency services to streamline patient transfers and optimize care delivery across multiple facilities
- Led public health education initiatives and implemented preventive care strategies, enhancing community health awareness and emergency preparedness
- Established strong relationships with healthcare partners while ensuring seamless patient care transitions and maintaining detailed medical documentation
- Executed complex medical procedures and treatments under high-pressure situations, consistently meeting quality care standards and protocols
- Spearheaded rapid response medical interventions in high-pressure situations, managing complex patient care while maintaining exceptional response times
TEAM LEADER/SUPERVISOR
Department of Defense, United States Army
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Led teams of 10, achieving objectives and enhancing team cohesion
- Trained subordinates in advanced medical practices, ensuring high standards
- Delivered quality care to over 100 patients, improving health outcomes
- Managed team administration, optimizing workflow and efficiency
- Orchestrated cross-functional medical teams in high-pressure environments, implementing streamlined inventory systems that enhanced operational efficiency by 33%
- Spearheaded comprehensive medical training programs while managing administrative operations for diverse teams, ensuring optimal performance standards
- Developed and executed strategic medical protocols for field operations, delivering critical care to over 100 patients while maintaining exceptional service standards
- Fostered team growth through mentorship and skill development initiatives, establishing robust medical practice standards across multiple units
- Coordinated resource allocation and logistics in challenging environments, while maintaining precise medical documentation and inventory control
- Directed comprehensive medical training initiatives while managing daily operations, ensuring consistent service excellence across multiple units
68W COMBAT MEDIC
Department of Defense, United States Army
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Delivered top-tier medical care to 150+ patients, enhancing community health.
- Coordinated vaccination efforts for 10,000+ individuals at a leading COVID-19 vaccination center.
- Provided emergency medical services, improving local emergency response.
- Managed and maintained $250K in medical equipment, ensuring operational readiness.
- Contributed to Operation Gotham, supporting New York City during COVID-19 peak.
- Led critical medical response operations, managing care for 150+ patients and coordinating mass vaccination efforts for 10,000+ individuals during COVID-19 pandemic
- Maintained and operated specialized medical equipment valued at $250K, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with military healthcare standards
- Implemented advanced trauma care protocols in high-pressure combat scenarios, enhancing unit medical readiness and emergency response capabilities
- Partnered with civilian medical teams to strengthen community healthcare initiatives, expanding access to essential medical services
- Orchestrated field medical training programs for combat units, elevating emergency response capabilities and team preparedness levels
- Developed streamlined protocols for battlefield triage, optimizing resource allocation and improving patient survival outcomes
Education
NATIONALLY REGISTERED PARAMEDIC - Paramedicine
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville02-2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2024
Skills
- Leadership (Experienced)
- Medical Care (Expert)
- Emergency Medicine (Expert)
- Patient Care (Expert)
- Triage (Experienced)
- Phlebotomy (Expert)
- EKG (Experienced)
- CPR (Expert)
- Military Operations (Experienced)
- Team Management (Expert)
- Public Speaking (Expert)
- Mentoring (Expert)
- Documentation (Experienced)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (Experienced)
- Inventory Management (Expert)
- Analytical Skills (Experienced)
- Risk Management (Experienced)
- Emergency Response (Expert)
- Healthcare Compliance (Expert)
- Community Engagement (Expert)
- Operational Efficiency (Expert)
- Patient Transfer Coordination (Expert)
- Crisis Management (Expert)
- Data Analysis (Expert)
- Health Education (Expert)
- Patient Advocacy (Expert)
- Quality Assurance (Expert)
- Interpersonal Skills (Expert)
Certification
- NREMT PARAMEDIC National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
- ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT American Heart Association Oct 2021 - Oct 2023
- PALS American Heart Association Nov 2021 - Nov 2023
- ITLS International Trauma Life Support Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
- CRE/HAZMAT CERTIFICATION Fort Leonard-Wood Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
- CBRNE DEFENSE COURSE NATO Aug 2018 - Sep 2019
- BASIC LEADER'S COURSE United States Army Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
LANGUAGES
French (Proficient)
English (Native)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- MILITARY SERVICE United States Army - Sergeant
- Served as a combat medic providing patient care in various environments including Womack Army Medical Center's Emergency Department, ICU, Catheter Lab, Operating Room, PACU, and Labor and Delivery.
- Taught anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and advanced medical practices
- Created and delivered comprehensive medical training programs
- Provided care in both military and civilian environments
INTERNSHIPS
- INTERMEDIATE CARE TECHNICIAN Veteran's Affairs Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 Fayetteville
- Brought the pinnacle of medical care to the local area's veteran population
- Partnered with countless veterans and healthcare professionals to ensure the optimal health of the veteran community Fostered an outstanding relationship with local community health organizations to bring care to veterans who could not otherwise seek it
- Became the first ever enlisted soldier to become a DOD Skillbridge ICT
AWARDS
Military Achievements, Army Commendation Medal x3(2022), Armed Forces Service Medal (2021, 2020), Army Achievement Medal x3(2021, 2018), Good Conduct Medal (2020), National Defense Service Medal (2017), Army Service Ribbon (2017)
HOBBIES
I live an exceptionally active lifestyle and love to travel. Hiking and camping are two of my favorite activities, as well as sampling exotic coffee and teas. Much of my life has been spent traveling and I have been so exceptionally grateful for the opportunity to see as much as I have at my age., I am devoted towards continuing education always and am constantly seeking out new reading materials for biology, healthcare, and emerging medications that may be beneficial to my career in the future. I often read material about leadership and teambuilding so that I can foster healthy and productive environments around myself no matter where I find myself.
Timeline
OPERATIONS TEAM LEADER
CAREonsite
07.2025 - Current
PARAMEDIC
HV Health and Safety
02.2025 - 06.2025
MEDICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Biolife Plasma Services
04.2024 - 01.2025
PARAMEDIC
Acadian Ambulance Service
08.2022 - 02.2024
TEAM LEADER/SUPERVISOR
Department of Defense, United States Army
09.2019 - 08.2022
68W COMBAT MEDIC
Department of Defense, United States Army
09.2017 - 08.2022
NATIONALLY REGISTERED PARAMEDIC - Paramedicine
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The Ohio State University