Genesis
Karyn Elizabeth Kagel
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant, Strategic Medical Planner
Kaiserslautern
Summary
Twenty Four year Army veteran and experienced senior Medical Officer specializing in Emergency and Military Medicine. Offering a background in provision of austere and host-nation medical care, military readiness standards, and quality care improvement. Well-versed in all aspects of healthcare and staff administration with success in building robust medical practices and teams. Focused on continuous quality improvement, mentorship and leadership development. Goal-driven and seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Chief of Emergency Services/Command Surgeon/Staff EMPA
512th Field Hospital/519th Hospital Center
06.2019 - 05.2024
- Emergency Services Chief for only 220 bed forward employed field hospital in US Army inventory.
- Collaborated and authored multiple hospital SOPs, supervised medical credentials and training for 20 section members, and advised Commanders of Emergency Services capabilities and gaps.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives to identify areas of improvement and implement changes in provision of care processes, leading to better patient outcomes.
- Command Surgeon and chief medical advisor ensuring unit and soldier medical readiness.
- Responsible for planning and executing Soldier Readiness Programs and organizing and briefing monthly Profile Review Boards and High Risk Soldier Boards improving patient outcomes and unit mission readiness.
- Operation Inherent Resolve Veteran with experience employing Virtual Healthcare from Turkey.
Program Director Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
Army-Baylor Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Program Director for eight Physician Assistants enrolled in 18-month fellowship in Emergency Medicine through Baylor University and United States Army.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation with department leads at nine off-site clinical rotations leading to optimized staff and student schedules and increased job satisfaction.
- Supervised and mentored fellows in individual doctoral research projects and defense, grand rounds lectures, and live-tissue and cadaver skill labs, championing process improvements that resulted in streamlined operations.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
Clinical Coordinator Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
Interservice Physician Assistant Program
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Clinical coordinator for 15 Physician Assistant students in their clinical year of training
- Managed training schedules with 22 hospital departments, Grand Rounds lecture scheduling, skills labs, and direct clinical training for nationally ranked Physician Assistant program
- AMEDD Center and School Faculty and member of Graduate Medical Education Committee
- Coordinated and monitored commissioning, future job assignments, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Actively participated in policy development initiatives, drawing upon extensive knowledge of relevant guidelines, legislation, and best practice.
- Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
21st Combat Support Hospital/1st Medical Brigade
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Lead Brigade Medical Officer and chief medical advisor to 21st CSH commanders on all Soldier related health and medical trends
- Staff Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, providing emergency medical care for over 76,000 patient visits each year
- Primary medical training officer for 50 combat medics (EMT-B) assigned to 21st CSH on trauma assessments, cardiac life support, and combat medical care and staff supervisor to two Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Fellows
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from life threatening and chronic medical conditions.
- Provided mentorship to three junior Physician Assistant staff members, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Fellow Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
Doctorate of Science Fellowship
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Clinical Fellowship in Emergency Medicine through Baylor University and United States Army.
- Excelled in several structured learning opportunities including didactic class work, original research, medical lectures, clinical rotations with Emergency Physicians and Physicians from other services, journal club and/or case presentations.
- Demonstrated exceptional clinical judgment when faced with complex cases or atypical presentations requiring prompt decision-making under pressure.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate diagnoses in emergency situations.
- Developed strong rapport with local emergency services personnel by consistently collaborating on patient care initiatives and information sharing.
Brigade Physician Assistant Thomas Moore Health Clinic
566th ASMC/1st Medical Brigade
03.2009 - 05.2013
- Brigade Medical Officer and Physician Assistant at highest patient volume troop medical clinic on Fort Hood, providing comprehensive medical care to over 25,000 service members, civilians, and retirees.
- Primary medical training officer for 50 combat medics (EMT-B) assigned to 566th ASMC on trauma assessments, cardiac life support, and combat medical care.
- Chief medical advisor to all 1st Medical Brigade commanders on chronic and acute Soldier related health issues and medical trends.
- Plans and responds to clinic/unit Mass Casualty and disaster exercises.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran 2011-2012.
Battalion Physician Assistant Bennett Health Clinic
4th Support Battalion/1st BCT/4th Infantry Division
01.2007 - 03.2009
- Battalion Medical Officer for forward deployed Support Battalion providing urgent and routine healthcare to over 5,000 soldiers and civilians.
- Jump team provider on call for immediate forward trauma care.
- Primary treatment educator responsible for training over 50 medics in routine medical care and trauma response.
- Served as special staff officer and advisor to Battalion Commanders on all aspects of health care, medical readiness, and deployability.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran 2008-2009.
Physician Assistant Student
U.S. Army Physician Assistant Training Program, San Antonio, TX
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Fifty-two week didactic and Fifty-two-week clinical program with additional electives in orthopedics and emergency medicine
- Served as chief Physician Assistant Student and ranked in top 20% of graduating class (surpassing course standards).
EMT-B
U.S. Army Marksmanship Instructor and Army Combat Medic
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Shooter and marksmanship instructor for Army marksmen and chief medical trainer of Combat Life Support students in 90-member unit
- EMT-B certified.
EKG Telemetry Technician
Heart Center of Saint Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA
1 1999 - 1 2001
- Certified EKG Telemetry Technician for Cardiac Care floor of 356 bed community hospital
- Trained in recognition and monitoring of pre and post-op cardiac patients at the regions premier cardiac care center.
Education
Doctorate of Science - Emergency Medicine
Baylor University
Waco, TX 06.2013 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH 08.1995 - 05.1999
Skills
Advanced Life Support
Compassionate Care
Emergency medicine expertise
Digital healthcare delivery
Interprofessional Collaboration
Collaborative mindset
Staff Management
Video Teleconferencing
Task Prioritization
Team Collaboration
Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 1076373
Researched Material
- Effects of Mandatory Screening Labs in Directing the Disposition of the Apparently Healthy Psychiatric Patient in the Emergency Department, Kagel, K.E., Swartz, M.E., Mitchell, C., Kagel, A., AMEDD Journal, 2017-07-01, 28853115, Oral presentation at American Academy of Emergency Medicine 2015
- Dietary Influences on the Formation of Kidney Calculi, Manges, K.E., University of Nebraska School of Medicine
- Professional reviewer for International Trauma Life Support 2nd Edition
Affiliations
- American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM)
- Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants (SEMPA)
- American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Military Education
- Command and General Staff College, 2018
- AMEDD Captains Career Course Phase 2, 2011
- Burn and Multiple Trauma Course, 2011
Awards
- Legion of Merit
- Army Meritorious Service Medal- 1 Oak Leaf Clusters
- Army Commendation Medal- 8 Oak Leaf Clusters
- Army Achievement Medal- 2 Oak Leaf Cluster
- Iraq Campaign Medal – 2 Stars
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal – 1 Star
- Operation Inherent Resolve Medal – 1 Star
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal -2 stars
- Army Overseas Service -Numeral 4
- O2M3
- 9A Proficiency
- Presidents Hundred Tab
Software
Microsoft Office
Halo
MHS Video Connect
Interests
Hiking
Reading
Learning to speak German
Exercise
School Volunteer
Timeline
Advanced Life Support
07-2024
Pediatric Life Support
07-2024
Basic Life Support
05-2024
Chief of Emergency Services/Command Surgeon/Staff EMPA
512th Field Hospital/519th Hospital Center
06.2019 - 05.2024
Program Director Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
Army-Baylor Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
03.2017 - 06.2019
Clinical Coordinator Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
Interservice Physician Assistant Program
03.2016 - 06.2019
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
21st Combat Support Hospital/1st Medical Brigade
01.2015 - 03.2016
Doctorate of Science - Emergency Medicine
Baylor University
06.2013 - 01.2014
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Fellow Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
Doctorate of Science Fellowship
05.2013 - 01.2014
Brigade Physician Assistant Thomas Moore Health Clinic
566th ASMC/1st Medical Brigade
03.2009 - 05.2013
Battalion Physician Assistant Bennett Health Clinic
4th Support Battalion/1st BCT/4th Infantry Division
01.2007 - 03.2009
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2006
Physician Assistant Student
U.S. Army Physician Assistant Training Program, San Antonio, TX
01.2005 - 01.2007
EMT-B
U.S. Army Marksmanship Instructor and Army Combat Medic
01.2001 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Xavier University
08.1995 - 05.1999
EKG Telemetry Technician
Heart Center of Saint Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA
1 1999 - 1 2001
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 1076373
Texas Medical Board, PA06370
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