Sean Kukauskas

Accomplished healthcare leader and Emergency Medical Services Executive with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and innovative care delivery. Played a pivotal role in the development, implementation, and operations of the nation's largest Home Hospital program, ensuring high-quality patient care at scale. Successfully led large-scale transitions, including the relocation of hospital operations and the integration of ambulance and mobile integrated healthcare services, ensuring seamless continuity and patient safety. Spearheaded the implementation of multiple IS platforms to enhance workflow efficiency and data integration. Adept at workforce expansion, having increased department staffing by over 250% while maintaining industry-leading retention rates. Managed a $23 million annual operating budget, consistently meeting financial targets and optimizing resource allocation. Recognized for exceptional leadership with the John V. Woodard Unsung Hero Leadership Award, reflecting a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and healthcare excellence. Excels in analytical thinking, effective communication, and teamwork, quickly adapting to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings a valuable perspective to any organization with a positive attitude, commitment to continuous learning, and growth.

• Developed and executed a comprehensive relocation plan to move operations and patients into a new hospital, ensuring minimal disruption, maximizing patient safety and maintaining high standards of care.
• Increased department staffing by over 250% within 24 months while maintaining a first-year turnover rate of 12.4%, significantly lower than the organizational benchmark of 20%.
• Managed an annual operating budget of $23 million, consistently achieving financial goals and optimizing resource allocation to support organizational objectives.
• Spearheaded the successful implementation of multiple IS platforms, optimizing workflows, enhancing data integration, and improving operational efficiency.
• Played a pivotal leadership role in the development, implementation, and operations of the nation’s largest Home Hospital program, driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and high-quality patient care at scale.
• Increased annual resource availability by almost 200%, from 28,000 vehicle hours to 81,000 vehicle hours over a five-year period, significantly boosting operational capacity.
• Established and scaled a hospital-based mobile integrated healthcare service, expanding from 1 unit to 17 units within 4.5 years, driving improved patient outcomes and increasing service capacity.
• Led the successful transition from Spaulding Hospital Ambulance Services to Mass General Brigham Ambulance Services, ensuring operational continuity and alignment with organizational goals.
• Expanded operating area by adding two additional garage locations, reducing response time and improving service efficiency.
• Awarded John V. Woodard Unsung Hero Leadership Award for outstanding, cross-system think, leadership, reliability, commitment and humility.

• Sacred Cows & Data Cubes: Invisible Contracts & Provider Wellness, Podcast: 11/8/2021
• QMC EMS: Board and Collar: Difficult Conversations about Difficult Topics: Podcast, Episode 120, 3/18/2020
• Difficult Conversations About Difficult Topics, 2019 American Ambulance Association Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, 11/01/19
• Maximizing the Design of Your Next Ambulance, 2019 American Ambulance Association Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, 11/01/19
• Why Performance Matters-The real cost of performance, 2019 ZOLL Summit, Denver, CO, 11/01/19
• Top 5 Unexpected Benefits of EMS Software Systems Integration, 2017 ZOLL Summit, Denver, CO, 11/01/17
• Project Management: Crossing the Finish Line, 2015 American Ambulance Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 11/01/15

• A Beginners Guide to Using EMS Data to Measure Performance, 02/01/19
• Why Does Performance Matter in EMS?, 04/01/18
• 7 Essential Elements for a High Quality Patient Care Report, 10/01/17
• Top 5 Unexpected Benefits from EMS Software Integration, 08/01/17