Tyler Smith
Fort Mill
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic
Polk County Fire Rescue
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with team members during training exercises to enhance firefighting techniques and safety protocols.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
Preceptor & Field Training Officer
Polk County Fire Rescue
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Mentored new recruits in emergency response protocols and equipment usage.
- Produced performance measure evaluations to determine readiness for work
- Cleared trainees for work after seven-week observational period and adequate performance
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions for personnel on advanced life support techniques.
- Developed training materials to enhance instructional delivery and knowledge retention.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
Adjunct Instructor
Polk State College
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Assisted in skills lab to educate and prepare future EMS professionals to the highest level
- Provided hands-on demonstrations and corrective feedback to enhance learning
Paramedic Crew Chief
Mecklenburg EMS Agency
08.2016 - Current
- Deliver precise, compassionate, and patient-centered treatment on all assignments..
- Ensure that all ambulance operations are upheld.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics across various medical emergencies.
- Coordinated emergency response operations, optimizing resource deployment for efficiency.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in emergency medicine and maintain licensure requirements.
- Coordinated scene management during mass casualty incidents, effectively triaging patients for optimal utilization of resources.
Field Training Officer
Mecklenburg EMS Agency-MEDIC
Charlotte, NC
05.2021 - Current
- Mentored new recruits in emergency response protocols and equipment usage.
- Produced performance measure evaluations to determine readiness for work
- Cleared trainees for work after seven-week observational period and adequate performance
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions for personnel on advanced life support techniques.
- Developed training materials to enhance instructional delivery and knowledge retention.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire and Emergency Services Management, Emergency Management
University of Florida
12.2017
Associates of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Valencia College
12.2012
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Training delivery
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
Timeline
Field Training Officer
Mecklenburg EMS Agency-MEDIC
05.2021 - Current
Paramedic Crew Chief
Mecklenburg EMS Agency
08.2016 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Polk State College
02.2016 - 06.2016
Preceptor & Field Training Officer
Polk County Fire Rescue
05.2014 - 06.2016
Firefighter Paramedic
Polk County Fire Rescue
05.2013 - 06.2016
Associates of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Valencia College
Bachelor of Science - Fire and Emergency Services Management, Emergency Management
University of Florida