HANNAH MEIXNER
Summary
Accomplished Senior Paramedic and skilled educator, leveraging extensive experience in emergency medical services, wilderness medicine, and education of all ages. Demonstrates exceptional teaching abilities, advanced life-saving skills, and a commitment to enhancing EMS and youth education. Proven track record in developing new and impactful curricula and fostering learning environments that empower students and professionals alike.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT and Paramedic Skills Instructor
Dorsey College
05.2020 - Current
- Trained students in Basic (BLS) to Advanced (ALS) Life Support, specializing in hands-on skills and training scenarios.
- Curated EMS Curriculum based on NREMT standards.
- Scheduled EMS Skills Taskforce Members and trained them to provide quality instruction. Weekly check-ins allowed me to further educate/refresh our instructors for our upcoming topics.
- Acted as a subject matter expert guest lecturer for wilderness and environmental medicine topics.
Instructor
Great Lakes Wilderness Emergency Response Training
09.2022 - Current
- Educated students of all ages in out-of-classroom outdoor environments about wilderness emergency medicine and wilderness survival.
- Certified students through Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO): Wilderness First Aid (WFA), Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Wilderness EMT
EMT - Paramedic
Rockford Ambulance
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Worked 24 hour shifts in a busy 911 system
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing and delegating tasks to save lives and provide care.
- Preformed Advanced Life Support (ALS) skills including emergency medication and invasive procedures, quickly responding to changes in conditions, vital signs, and medication reactions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Utilized radio communications and scored highly in the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC).
- *I was employed as an EMT until Paramedic School graduation in 2022
Wilderness Paramedic
Philmont Scout Ranch
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Seasonal summer position
- Responded to emergent medical and trauma calls in the backcountry at all hours and in all conditions - on foot carrying 50+lbs of supplies up to 20 miles and driving SUVs outfitted as ambulances.
- Worked 24 hour shifts as emergency medical dispatch. This included logistics support and talking callers through medical treatment.
- Trained 1000+ Philmont staff members in first-aid, and empowered them to be the first responders in the backcountry until medical professionals arrive.
- Trained fourth year medical students how to respond as EMS, and supervising them in the field while treating patients - fulfilling educational credits for medical school.
STEM Executive, Director of Outdoor Programs
Boy Scouts of America
11.2017 - 08.2020
- Taught Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) topics to youth of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. These were lunch and after school based programs, weekend events, and outreach programs across the state and at our facility - Adventure Point.
- Created an outdoor adventure curriculum for a new facility. I facilitated the planning, construction, and programming for: climbing, rappelling, zip line, challenge course, archery, shooting sports, land navigation.
- Trained volunteers to provide this program and hosted fundraising events with their help.
- Focused on bringing quality program to at-risk youth and underserved populations.
- Created a live webseries during COVID for participants to engage in programming at home - boxes of supplies were mailed out in advance.
Living History Interpreter
Philmont Scout Ranch
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Seasonal summer position
- Lived in the backcountry of Cimarron, NM and provided educational experiences about the history and ecology of the area.
- Taught blacksmithing lessons, gave tours of a historical gold mine, facilitated a gold panning program with youth and adults.
- Frequently assisted people in medical distress in/around camp - ran Search and Rescue operations and utilized radio communications to communicate with Basecamp.
Naturalist
YMCA of Central Ohio; Camp Willson
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Promoted education on ecology, natural resources and environmental concerns to school children through captivating presentations, elaborate programs, and hands-on workshops.
- Ran adventure curriculum such as climbing, rappelling, high ropes course, giant swing, archery, paddling, fishing.
- Served an audience of middle school students, underserved, and at risk youth.
- Wrote engaging curriculum including a new geology program that is still in use today.
- Served as the "reptile expert" and traveled to schools with snakes, turtles, salamanders, etc. for outreach.
- Performed music nightly and emceed meal entertainment to 100+ students at a time.
- Supervised participants camping overnight and tended to their emotional needs.
Ranger (Backpacking Guide)
Philmont Scout Ranch
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Seasonal summer position
- Served as a guide for groups of youth and adults in the Sangre de Christo mountain range of Northern New Mexico. These trips ranged from 7 to 21 days; 50-100+miles.
- Educated participants in: backpacking skills, gear use, responsible fire use and food storage, Leave no Trace principles, ecology, and regional history.
- Responded to emergencies: medical, environmental, mental health on the trail.
- Responded to wildland fire relief.
Education
Paramedic License -
Great Lakes EMS Academy
Grand Rapids, MI01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2015
Skills
Medical
- Nationally registered Paramedic (NREMT)
- Michigan licensed Paramedic
- Wilderness Paramedic (WP-C)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- AED/CPR
Educational
- Leave no Trace Master Educator
- Project Wet/Wild Instructor
Outdoor Skills
- Lifeguard, Swim Instructor
- BSA Climbing Instructor
- BSA Shooting Sports Instructor
- BSA Program Director
Skills
- Clawhammer Banjo Instruction
- Live Music Performance
- Pen & Ink, Acrylic, Scratchboard, Colored Pencil Artwork
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Management
- Video Creation
- Prezi Presentation Creation
Timeline
Instructor
Great Lakes Wilderness Emergency Response Training
09.2022 - Current
Wilderness Paramedic
Philmont Scout Ranch
04.2022 - 08.2023
EMT - Paramedic
Rockford Ambulance
09.2020 - 05.2024
EMT and Paramedic Skills Instructor
Dorsey College
05.2020 - Current
STEM Executive, Director of Outdoor Programs
Boy Scouts of America
11.2017 - 08.2020
Living History Interpreter
Philmont Scout Ranch
05.2017 - 08.2017
Naturalist
YMCA of Central Ohio; Camp Willson
12.2015 - 04.2017
Ranger (Backpacking Guide)
Philmont Scout Ranch
05.2015 - 08.2016
Paramedic License -
Great Lakes EMS Academy
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Ohio University
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