Michael Housand
Egg Harbor,NJ
Summary
Passionate and committed United States Marine Corps veteran with over 15 years of combined leadership and EMS Operations experience. Reputation for being energetic and persistent with an infectious work ethic. A self-starter that has repeatedly taken on projects to improve mission accomplishment while improving moral amongst the team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
13
13
Certifications
Work History
EMS Supervisor
Atlanticare
Egg Harbor, New Jersey
02.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of all team members within the EMS Department spanning across two counties and encompassing over 800 square miles.
- Ensures all assets are adequately staffed and equipped while remaining fiscally responsible.
- While establishing expectations and clear directions, delegates tasks to team members when appropriate.
- Provides command assistance on emergent scenes and non-emergent transports as necessary.
- Works with other departments of the hospital and outside agencies as needed to provide resources for emergent and non-emergent situations.
Paramedic/EMT
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
02.2017 - Current
- Embrace uncertainty while ensuring the safety of the team, patients, and bystanders by maintaining constant situational awareness.
- Stand ready to bring the full spectrum of the highest level of prehospital treatment to bear in order to preserve life and assist those in need.
- While creating a good rapport with the patient, rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.
- Leads, is led, and encourages others while providing a comprehensive treatment plan developed and implemented by the team.
- Ensure equipment and vehicles are operational and stocked in accordance with state and company regulation.
Emergency Medical Technician
Egg Harbor Township Ambulance Squad
01.2015 - Current
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
EMS Operations Supervisor
Shore Medical Center
06.2012 - 12.2015
- Oversaw EMS Operations for a hospital based EMS Department for both emergent and non-emergent operations.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, including purchasing equipment, maintaining inventory levels, and forecasting future needs.
- Ensured EMS Fleet was stocked and in working order by ordaining monthly inspections and maintaining accurate maintenance logs.
- Assisted Director with the creation and implementation of IAPs and EAPs in collaboration with other agencies to support both scheduled and unscheduled events.
- Delegated team assignments in order to promote teamwork, personal growth, and unit cohesion.
- Coordinated with local Fire And Police leadership to conduct joint training opportunities in order to better serve the community while seeking out ways to improve safety and efficiency.
Medical Transport Dispatcher
Tricare Medical Transportation
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Received, prioritized, and dispatched the appropriate SCTU, BLS, MAV, or livery units ensuring timely transports for over 800 transports per day.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Operated CAD system ensuring the closest, most appropriate unit was assigned in order to increase efficiency and reduce fuel costs.
- Coordinated with local hospitals during times of high-volume to reduce overcrowding reducing the number of emergency department diversions.
Education
Certificate - Paramedic Sciences
Atlantic Cape Community College
Atlantic City, NJ 01.2018 - 09.2019
Certificate - Counseling For Marines
Marine Corps Institute
Marine Corps Barracks, Washington, DC 06.2000 - 09.2000
Certificate - Non-Commissioned Officers Corporal’s Course
Marine Corps Institute
Marine Corps Barracks, Washington, DC 08.1999 - 10.1999
Certificate - Fundamentals of Marine Corps Leadership
Marine Corps Institute
Marine Corps Barracks, Washington, DC 01.1999 - 06.1999
High School Diploma -
Egg Harbor Township High School
Egg Harbor, NJ 09.1993 - 06.1997
Skills
Emergency Management
Operations Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Crew Resource Management
Supply Chain Management
Performance Evaluations
Staff Management
Maintaining Equipment
Planning and Coordination
Certification
Nationally Registered Paramedic
Affiliations
- Member, Atlanticare EMS Vehicle Committee
- Member, Atlanticare EMS Special Operations Team
- Driver/Operator, Atlanticare EMS MAB
- Member, Atlanticare EMS Supply Chain Committee
- Member, Atlanticare EMS Retention Committee
- Member, United States Marine Corps League
Timeline
EMS Supervisor
Atlanticare
02.2024 - Current
Certificate - Paramedic Sciences
Atlantic Cape Community College
01.2018 - 09.2019
Paramedic/EMT
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
02.2017 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Egg Harbor Township Ambulance Squad
01.2015 - Current
Medical Transport Dispatcher
Tricare Medical Transportation
07.2012 - 05.2015
EMS Operations Supervisor
Shore Medical Center
06.2012 - 12.2015
Certificate - Counseling For Marines
Marine Corps Institute
06.2000 - 09.2000
Certificate - Non-Commissioned Officers Corporal’s Course
Marine Corps Institute
08.1999 - 10.1999
Certificate - Fundamentals of Marine Corps Leadership
Marine Corps Institute
01.1999 - 06.1999
High School Diploma -
Egg Harbor Township High School
09.1993 - 06.1997