Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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JAMIE LEAVELL

JAMIE LEAVELL

Monroe,GA

Summary

Healthcare Life Safety Compliance leader specializing in environment of care, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Successfully manages life safety teams and collaborates with senior leadership to drive organizational safety initiatives. Proven expertise in managing comprehensive safety programs across large healthcare networks, including hospitals, surgery centers, and outpatient facilities. Demonstrated success in conducting Environment of Care (EOC) and Life Safety (LS) inspections, implementing emergency preparedness measures, and ensuring Joint Commission compliance. Track record of effectively managing life safety programs for multiple healthcare facilities, including 2 hospitals, 125 offsite locations, and 5 surgery centers. Skilled in developing and leading teams, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, and implementing improvement initiatives to maintain the highest standards of safety and compliance in healthcare environments.

Work History

Lead Fire and Life Safety Specialist

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA
11.2022 - Current
  • Manage record-keeping and coordinate scheduling for inspections, drills, and fire safety training
  • Conduct hospital and medical facility fire and emergency preparedness drills
  • Coordinate fire inspections for buildings under construction/renovation in collaboration with local AHJ and private contractors
  • Provide comprehensive fire and life safety training for Northside Hospital staff
  • Collaborate with project managers to review plans for construction/renovation projects
  • Develop and implement the new employee training outline for the Northside Hospital Life Safety Team
  • Train and mentor newly hired Life Safety Compliance Specialists.

Firefighter/Fire Inspector

City of Milton Fire-Rescue
Milton, GA
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Acted as driver engineer, operating fire engine pump during fires and leading firefighter operations as a driver engineer
  • Conducted fire inspections and engaged in community outreach efforts as part of the Fire Marshal Office team
  • Served as a Field Training Officer, providing training to suppression personnel
  • Responded effectively to structure fires, vehicle accidents, emergency medical calls, and other critical incidents
  • Contributed to the Peer Support team and acted as a K-9 handler for K-9 assisted therapy.

Captain of Training

Rockdale County Fire Rescue
Conyers, GA
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • Spearheaded the planning, research, and writing of local and federal grants for the fire department
  • Oversaw and coordinated firefighters, recruits, and frontline personnel training activities
  • Ensured compliance with state and national training standards
  • Researched, developed, and implemented essential training programs
  • Provided training to firefighters on new equipment and tactics
  • Spearheaded the development of and being an active member of the department's peer support programs and K-9 assisted therapy programs.

Assistant Fire Marshal

City of Roswell Fire Department
Roswell, GA
02.2016 - 02.2020
  • Conducted CPR training, CERT, and fire and life safety education across diverse age groups
  • Conducted building inspections, existing and new construction to ensure adherence to fire codes and regulations, including follow-up inspections
  • Reviewed reports and documents for accuracy, completeness, and content
  • Cultivated public relationships to foster community engagement and fire department participation
  • Conducted fire investigations at various structure, vehicle, and wildland fires and completed through documentation or investigation.

FAO/EMT

Dekalb County Fire Rescue
Tucker, GA
06.2006 - 02.2016
  • Operated and maneuvered fire trucks during emergency responses, ensuring timely arrival at incident scenes while adhering to traffic laws and safety protocols
  • Demonstrated proficiency in operating fire pump systems, hoses, and other essential firefighting equipment, contributing to efficient fire suppression efforts
  • As Acting Officer in Charge maintained order and discipline among subordinates, assigning tasks and providing instructions
  • Delivered prompt and proficient emergency medical care, administering life-saving interventions, and ensuring patient stabilization during critical incidents.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Homeland Security

Columbia Southern University
11.2021

Associate Degree - Fire Science

Keiser University
04.2012

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Relationship building
  • Communication
  • Training
  • Learning culture
  • Attention to detail
  • Project execution
  • Data analysis
  • Documentation

Affiliations

  • Northside Hospital Emergency Preparedness Task Force, 01/01/23, Current
  • Active Board Member for the Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety, 03/01/21, Current
  • HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response K9 Team, 08/01/22, Current
  • K-9 Handler- First Responder Therapy Dogs, 07/01/20, Current
  • HOPE Crisis Response Canine Team, 08/01/22, Current

Certification

  • Certified (ASP) Associate Safety Professional
  • Certified Life Safety Specialist- Healthcare Facility Managers (CLSS-HC FM)

Timeline

Lead Fire and Life Safety Specialist

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
11.2022 - Current

Firefighter/Fire Inspector

City of Milton Fire-Rescue
01.2022 - 11.2022

Captain of Training

Rockdale County Fire Rescue
02.2020 - 01.2022

Assistant Fire Marshal

City of Roswell Fire Department
02.2016 - 02.2020

FAO/EMT

Dekalb County Fire Rescue
06.2006 - 02.2016

Bachelors of Science - Homeland Security

Columbia Southern University

Associate Degree - Fire Science

Keiser University

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