Ryan King

Safety-focused healthcare and operations professional with 12+ years of experience working in high-risk, regulated environments requiring strong compliance, incident management, documentation accuracy, and operational leadership. Experienced supporting multidisciplinary teams, maintaining adherence to policies and procedures, conducting risk-based decision making, and promoting safe work practices in fast-paced settings. Proven ability to communicate effectively, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to quality and safety culture across complex operational environments.

Advanced Care Paramedic / Community Paramedic at Medavie Health Services West (2022-01 – Present)

• Deliver frontline services within highly regulated healthcare and community response environments with strong emphasis on safety, compliance, documentation, and operational accountability.
• Support safe work practices and adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and provincial healthcare standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Maintain accurate patient and operational documentation within electronic reporting systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and workflow reviews to improve operational efficiency and service quality.
• Mentor and support new staff regarding safe practices, communication, and operational expectations.
• Respond effectively in dynamic and high-risk situations requiring critical thinking, situational awareness, and risk mitigation.

Member, Professional Conduct Committee at Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (2024-01 – Present)

• Review professional practice concerns and regulatory matters with focus on public safety, risk management, professional standards, and compliance.
• Assess documentation, incident details, and evidence to support objective recommendations and regulatory decision-making.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism within formal governance processes.

Advanced Care Paramedic Supervisor (Out of Scope) at WPD Ambulance (2018-01 – 2022-12)

• Supervised frontline staff and daily operations within high-pressure emergency service environments.
• Supported incident management processes, staff communication, scheduling, purchasing, and operational coordination.
• Promoted workplace safety, accountability, policy compliance, and operational readiness.
• Assisted with onboarding, mentorship, coaching, and training support for staff members.
• Ensured documentation standards and operational procedures were consistently followed.

Advanced Care Paramedic at Heartland Health Region / Kindersley EMS (2013-01 – 2022-12)

• Delivered emergency medical services in urban and rural environments while maintaining high standards of safety, communication, and documentation.
• Worked independently and collaboratively within high-risk operational settings requiring strong situational awareness and decision making.
• Assisted with mentoring and supporting junior staff and students.

Advanced Certificate in Community Paramedicine – Saskatchewan Polytechnic (2025-12)

Diploma in Advanced Care Paramedic – Saskatchewan Polytechnic (2018-12)

Certificate in Primary Care Paramedic – Great Plains College (2012-12)