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Keenan Leismeister

Beaverton,OR

Summary

I pride myself on professionalism and dedication to excellence to my assigned duties. Regardless of my 10 years of clinical experience I take each patient and team encounter and look for ways I can improve my clinical and technical capabilities. My ability to adapt, self motivate, and extensive leadership experience make me an asset to any company. My passion for emergency medicine and dedication to patient advocacy will make me an asset to yours.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reach and Treat Paramedic

AMR
12.2022 - Current
  • Deploy in Search and Rescue setting maintaining proficiency in high angle technical rope rescue skills, land navigation skills, Rescue 3 water rescue certification, basic mountaineering skills.
  • Adapt and improvise patient extraction in wildland environment in conjunction with other SAR elements.
  • Deploy extended wildland protocols with limited access to reliable communications.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
  • Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
  • Part time lead and new hire field training officer

Paramedic

AMR Multnomah County
09.2018 - 12.2022
  • Performed all responsibilities dutifully on fully certified ALS ambulance in Multnomah County
  • Managed personal and scene time efficiently to meet demands of busy metropolitan EMS system
  • Assessed scenes and prioritized care according to severity of injury or illness
  • Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance
  • Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication
  • Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery
  • Completed emergency treatment procedures to stabilize individuals for transport
  • Monitored and replenished ambulance supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment
  • Adhered to all protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew

Junior Paramedic

Metro West Ambulance
03.2017 - 09.2018
  • Performed all responsibilities on fully certified ALS ambulance in Washington County
  • Worked beside another Paramedic and not only assisted, but, lead in proper and efficient patient care per Washington County EMS protocols
  • Other responsibilities included performing full inventory of ambulance and establishing direct ad-hoc working relationships with Washington County fire agencies

Emergency room technician, CPR/BLS instructor

Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital
04.2014 - 08.2016
  • Established effective triage system for emergency room operations tailored to specific operational needs
  • Assisted in coordinating hospital wide infection control awareness campaign. Performed BLS and advanced ALS skills including minor reconstructive surgeries and all levels of suturing in adverse environment with high patient demand
  • Instructed over 300 nurses in CPR/BLS for adult, child, infant, and neonatal patients following non-accredited AHA guidelines. Also noted that all providers were tested for proficiency via written and practical test post 3 days of instruction

Infantry Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps
11.2007 - 12.2011
  • Managed accountability and security of 15 marines and over 2.5 million dollars of government equipment
  • Issued delegated and improvised orders according to set battle protocols
  • Supervised all tasks assigned
  • Handled equipment and information of SECRET nature requiring such security clearance. Taught and supervised over 500 hours of classes and training exercises for internal personnel as well as 3 foreign militaries
  • Received Navy/Marine Corps achievement metal for organizing and executing said training events
  • Officially certified as combat lifesaver in 2010 by company medic

Education

No Degree - Search And Rescue Skills

Reach And Treat Academy
Clackamas, OR
10.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic

OHSU/OIT
Portland, OR
2016

EMT-B certification

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
2013

Technical Training - Combat Medicine

Combat Lifesavers Course
Camp Pendleton, CA
2010

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Ability to adapt and learn quickly
  • Perseverance in austere environments
  • Attentiveness to details
  • Excellent communication
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Mentoring and managing paramedic student personnel

Certification

  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • PHTLS
  • OR & WA Certified Paramedic
  • NREMT Paramedic
  • Rescue 3 water rescue
  • Rescue 3 high angle rope rescue technician

Timeline

Reach and Treat Paramedic

AMR
12.2022 - Current

Paramedic

AMR Multnomah County
09.2018 - 12.2022

Junior Paramedic

Metro West Ambulance
03.2017 - 09.2018

Emergency room technician, CPR/BLS instructor

Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital
04.2014 - 08.2016

Infantry Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps
11.2007 - 12.2011

No Degree - Search And Rescue Skills

Reach And Treat Academy

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic

OHSU/OIT

EMT-B certification

Portland Community College

Technical Training - Combat Medicine

Combat Lifesavers Course

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