Krymsun Schaefer
Portland
Summary
I have dedicated my adult professional career to helping others to the highest degree possible. Through my education, I dedicated myself to learning how to be the best provider possible, spending countless hours in labs, taking on extra clinical hours, and requesting ride-alongs any chance I got. Throughout my career I have proven to possess strong clinical skills, including patient assessment and critical life support interventions. Demonstrated ability to remain calm and decisive during high-pressure situations, leading to improved patient outcomes and efficiency in crisis response. I am passionate about helping my community, and I believe I will be a great asset to your team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT
MEDIX Ambulance
Warrenton
10.2025 - Current
- I transferred to MEDIX from MetroWest, with every focus being on field experience as an EMT. Since beginning at MEDIX, I have greatly improved my understanding of patient conditions and care. I have fine-tuned my transport and vehicle operations, and my scene operations. I have had the opportunity to work with life flight, and many other agencies, with critical patients.
- Safely operated ambulance and medical equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately for medical records and reporting.
- Empathized with and comforted patients and their families throughout the patient care process.
- Maintained cleanliness and readiness of ambulance equipment and supplies.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient patient assessments and care.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch and other agencies to coordinate emergency responses.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Utilized proper body mechanics when lifting and moving equipment or assisting patients.
EMT
Metro West Ambulance Services
Hillsboro
02.2025 - Current
- Since beginning my career with Metro West, I have had the opportunity to fine tune my patient care skills, patient assessment abilities and gain real world experience in the field after attending school in 2024.
- Developed essential understanding of EMT operations and skills.
- Learned to navigate hospitals throughout the Oregon area and develop report with staff.
- Enhanced patient care abilities, communication, and transport skills.
- Developed necessary leadership and teamwork skills to run a successful call.
- Improved my ability to effectively assist a paramedic with ALS skills as needed.
EMT Student
Chemeketa Community College
Salem
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Through my time as a student at Chemeketa, I developed essential skills as an EMT through in person class labs, ER clinicals in Corvallis, and ride along time with Falck NW in Salem.
- Maintained a 4.0 GPA with Dean’s list recognition.
- Obtained above competency in all skills testing.
- Developed essential skills in patient assessment, patient care and medical documentation.
- Perfected effective communication and active listening.
Personal Trainer | Weekend Lead
Muv Fitness
Portland
07.2022 - 01.2024
- During my time as a personal trainer, I grew interpersonal relationships with clients, gained valuable understanding of the human body, and developed my passion and understanding for fitness.
- Build trust with clientele and create a safe environment for growth.
- Consistently showed compassion and active listening.
- Developed leadership skills both among peers and clients.
- Talked clients though difficult exercises and emotions during training sessions.
Education
Certified Medical Technician Course - Emergency Medicine
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR01.2024
associate degree in English - English And Creative Writing
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID01.2021
Bachelor of Science - BS in Emergency Medicine
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon, ORSkills
- Conversational ASL
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Patient assessment – triage
- Patient care
- Medical equipment operation
- Crisis management
- Medical documentation
- Leadership and teamwork
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Compassion and empathy
- Situational awareness
- Physical stamina
- Pre-hospital care
- time management
- Critical decision-making skills
- Problem-solving
Certification
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician, 01/01/24
- American Heart Association BLS CPR, 01/01/24
- IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-1150, IS-5, IS-20 FEMA, 01/01/24
Timeline
EMT
MEDIX Ambulance
10.2025 - Current
EMT
Metro West Ambulance Services
02.2025 - Current
EMT Student
Chemeketa Community College
01.2024 - 12.2024
Personal Trainer | Weekend Lead
Muv Fitness
07.2022 - 01.2024
Certified Medical Technician Course - Emergency Medicine
Chemeketa Community College
associate degree in English - English And Creative Writing
College of Western Idaho
Bachelor of Science - BS in Emergency Medicine
Portland Community College