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Amanda Hausman

New Braunfels

Summary


Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Watch Commander (MEDCOM)

South Texas Advisory Council
05.2023 - Current
  • Provides operational management and oversight of personnel providing clinical communication support and facilitation of the Regional Trauma Transfer plan for the San Antonio region.
  • Gathers real-time situational medical awareness on key components of the emergency healthcare system and ensuring distribution of a common operating picture to STRAC leadership and key members.
  • Manages the coordination point for hospitals throughout the region and across the state.
  • Serves as the point of contact for the STRAC Regional Rescue Team and the Emergency Medical Task Force programs.
  • Gathers, analyzes and disseminates real time information and medical intelligence to STRAC Leadership, Emergency Health Care Providers, Trauma Surgeons, and key partners to ensure the efficient operation of the Emergency Healthcare System within Trauma Service Area-P.
  • Serves as a clinical expert and immediate point of contact for disaster response, healthcare executive leadership protocol activations, complex clinical transfers and other urgent/emergent issues as they arise.
  • Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
  • Coordinated incident response strategies, enhancing team communication and efficiency during emergencies.

Lieutenant/Paramedic

Schertz Emergency Medical Services
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Assessed call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol.
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and effectively respond to medical emergencies.
  • Initiated advanced and basic life support by following protocols and physician orders.
  • Coordinated work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.
  • Trained/mentored both existing field personnel and new hires to the organization.
  • Maintained multiple medical supply rooms throughout the various stations within the organization.
  • Maintained quality assurance/quality compliance throughout the organization by reviewing patient care reports and coordinated any corrective actions, if needed.
  • Acted as Battalion Chief in the absence of one ranging from 12-24 hour rotations.
  • Coordinated training programs for new staff, enhancing team efficiency and operational readiness.
  • Supervised emergency response operations to ensure adherence to protocols and best practices.

911 Field Paramedic

Amphibious Medics
08.2017 - 06.2021
  • Attended training classes maintained certification licensure, kept abreast of new developments in field and maintained existing knowledge.
  • Performed emergency pharmacological interventions.
  • Performed emergency cardiac care, such as cardioversion and manual defibrillation.
  • Assessed nature and extent of illness and injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
  • Utilized advanced airway techniques, such as endotracheal intubation and supraglottic airways.
  • Administered advanced life support and pre-hospital emergency care in diverse environments.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during critical situations.
  • Trained and mentored junior paramedics, fostering skill development and adherence to protocols.
  • Monitored trauma, critical and cardiac patients while appropriately responding to symptoms before hospital arrival.
  • Reported essential changes in patient's condition to medical staff in order to ensure efficient and comprehensive care.
  • Established a strong rapport with patients and their families while providing compassionate care.
  • Initiated advanced and basic life support by following protocols and physician orders.
  • Coordinated and worked alongside with multiple fire/police agencies within the city's area of operations.
  • Responded to approximately 10,000-12,000 calls for service per year agency wide.

Emergency Room Paramedic

Christus Health
06.2018 - 01.2021
  • Operated as part of the hospital's Emergency Department patient care team.
  • Reported to the ED Nursing Director or Nursing Manager and collaboratively worked in a complementary and assistive role with nursing.
  • Directly supervised by the licensed physician present in the same area or adjacent area, the paramedic provided assistance by performing advanced life support procedures.
  • Administered medications and performed patient evaluations of signs and symptoms of injury/illness.
  • Responded with the rapid response team to other hospital floors during emergencies, when needed.
  • Trained/mentored newly hired paramedics to the emergency room standards.
  • Followed all hospital policies and procedures.
  • Assisted the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient environment.
  • Administered advanced life support and critical care interventions in high-pressure emergency situations.

SWAT (Tactical) Paramedic

Schertz Emergency Medical Services
12.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provided tactical emergency medical services to the City of Schertz SWAT and Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office SWAT teams in accordance with TCCC and local protocols/procedures.
  • Conducted monthly tactical training with both SWAT teams.
  • Maintained compliance and accountability of all equipment issued.

Emergency Room Technician

HCA/Methodist Children's Hospital
12.2015 - 09.2016
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Escorted patients to examination rooms to prepare for physician exams.
  • Helped with safely transferring patients in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
  • Documented findings on patient care charts, notifying nurses of changes observed in patients' condition.
  • Obtained lab specimens per straight catheter, venipuncture and nasal and pharyngeal swabs.
  • Administered rest aid treatment and basic life support care to sick or injured persons.
  • Organized and maintained appropriate levels of medical inventory and supplies.
  • Updated and entered patient information into computer system.
  • Sterilized medical equipment to prevent microbial contamination.

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B)

LoneStar Ambulance
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Facilitated patient transport and communicated with hospital staff regarding patient care.
  • Responded to 911 and interfacility transfers a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Utilized medical equipment and supplies to treat patients.
  • Retained continually updated knowledge of treatment protocols and methods in constantly changing environment.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims and to receive instructions for further treatment.
  • Administered rest aid treatment and basic life support care to sick and injured persons in prehospital settings.

Counterintelligence Support Specialist (Team Lead)

L-3 National Security Solutions
01.2014 - 09.2014
  • Managed a three member counterintelligence support team, tasked to assist the assigned military counterintelligence team(s) and command staff in screening all locally employed personnel and afghan counterparts in order to maintain a low threat vulnerability and adequate operational security in/around my designated area of operations.
  • Provided recommendations of continued employment and/or termination and military base access to the designated military counterintelligence agent(s), as well as, to the command staff in control of the forward operating base assigned to.
  • Oversaw and assisted in the collection and analysis of background information of all individuals screened and handled all dissemination of information obtained through the proper chain of command in place to ensure constant communication and monitoring of individuals of interest.
  • Coordinated all individual screening appointment through the prospective liaisons and maintained all appropriate documentation corresponding to each individual screened.
  • Provided screening and analysis assistance to the military counterintelligence team during target/special operations being held on base.
  • Trained my additional team member in the usage of the Preliminary Credibility Assessment Screening System (PCASS) and oversaw all examinations to ensure fairness and accuracy to each individual being screened.
  • Provided additional training opportunities for team members in analytical tools to further my team's ability to perform all tasks to our full ability.
  • Performed in depth targeted interviews, in accordance with the designated standard operating procedures, and PCASS examination on persons of interest in order to assist counterintelligence elements in obtaining necessary information without compromising military counterintelligence agents within my area of operations.
  • Supervised all daily activities within the scope of a counterintelligence support team under the ISS-A contract.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and user experience.

Junior Counterintelligence Support Specialist

Mission Essential
02.2013 - 02.2014
  • Managed between fifteen to eighteen Counterintelligence Support Team members in daily activities happening in/around the allocated work environment.
  • Conducted activities such as debriefing of personnel, coordination with installation units/personnel, support to OPSEC/TARP awareness programs, CI/security assessments, screening of locally employed persons (LEP screening), initial handling of walk-in sources, CI support to force protection, intelligence report writing/quality control, and support to CI investigations or TARP cases.
  • Provided analytical support in conducting Preliminary Credibility Assessment Screening System (PCASS) examinations as required by ISAF/ISS-A and consistent with applicable policy and SOPs.
  • Coordinated and executed mobile missions to various military Combat Outposts and Forward Operating Bases in an effort to mitigate inside the wire threats to areas with little to no Counterintelligence support.
  • Provided analytical support to CI Screeners within my team on areas and persons of interest to better prepare them with their responsibilities of screening and recommending further action on local and third country nationals working within the military base.

Specialist/Screener

L-3 Communications/ISS-A
04.2012 - 02.2013
  • Conducted counter-intelligence screenings/interviews on more than 200 local nationals and third country nationals.
  • Analyzed and reported threat information pertaining to all areas in Afghanistan.
  • Maintained appropriate documentation of all screenings/interviews conducted.
  • Acted as a liaison to military and other contracting officials to ensure proper scheduling and threat level of personnel were maintained and acted upon.
  • Conducted over 100 Preliminary Credibility Assessment Screening System Exams on Local National Linguists and employees, and Third Country Nationals.
  • Assisted in managing and supervised a three to four manned team in the daily operations within a counter-intelligence support team

Human Intelligence Collector

United States Army
04.2007 - 04.2012
  • Executed military source operations and interrogations through multiple training exercises.
  • Attended different courses to advance expertise in the military intelligence field.
  • Collected, analyzed, and organized military intelligence and submitted verbal and written reports.
  • Recommended and devised plans of action according to information gathered.
  • Conducted counterintelligence screenings of over one hundred international and local employees in more than three different locations in Maiwand District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.
  • Collaborated with military and Afghan National commanders to achieve overall success.
  • Identified existing problems within third world communities and constructed plans to improve those problems.
  • Maintained accountability and serviceability of thousands of dollars worth of sensitive equipment with no losses.
  • Acted as a tactical HUMINT collector; Partnering with U.S. Army Infantry Elements and Afghan National Soldiers on more than 100 mounted and dismounted patrols resulting in experience in various combat situations

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Emergency Health Sciences

University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Public safety
  • Emergency management
  • Interagency coordination
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Policy enforcement
  • Community relations
  • Operational oversight
  • Intelligence analysis
  • Teamwork and loyalty
  • Discipline and focus
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Certification

  • Licensed Paramedic
  • NRP
  • BLS/ACLS/PALS

Timeline

Watch Commander (MEDCOM)

South Texas Advisory Council
05.2023 - Current

Lieutenant/Paramedic

Schertz Emergency Medical Services
06.2021 - 05.2023

SWAT (Tactical) Paramedic

Schertz Emergency Medical Services
12.2018 - 01.2020

Emergency Room Paramedic

Christus Health
06.2018 - 01.2021

911 Field Paramedic

Amphibious Medics
08.2017 - 06.2021

Emergency Room Technician

HCA/Methodist Children's Hospital
12.2015 - 09.2016

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B)

LoneStar Ambulance
01.2015 - 12.2015

Counterintelligence Support Specialist (Team Lead)

L-3 National Security Solutions
01.2014 - 09.2014

Junior Counterintelligence Support Specialist

Mission Essential
02.2013 - 02.2014

Specialist/Screener

L-3 Communications/ISS-A
04.2012 - 02.2013

Human Intelligence Collector

United States Army
04.2007 - 04.2012

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Emergency Health Sciences

University of Texas Health Science Center

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