Micheal Vander Heyden
Eden Prairie
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Paramedic with Allina Health EMS, adept at critical care transportation and team coordination. Proven track record in training initiatives and conflict resolution, enhancing patient care through effective clinical collaboration. Committed to ongoing education and excellence in emergency medical services, ensuring safety and quality outcomes for patients and teams alike.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Paramedic
Allina Health EMS
03.2023 - Current
- Operated specialized medical equipment to monitor patient vital signs.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to new advances in paramedicine technology.
- Facilitated transfer of critical care patients between hospitals using ground transport services.
Lead Shop Steward
IAEP Local 167
02.2023 - Current
- Directed employees to appropriate resources to answer their queries.
- Conducted investigations into employee concerns and complaints.
- Delivered comprehensive information on Union contracts to respective members.
- Organized appointments for stewards with supervisors and Employee Relations.
- Collaborated with management on disciplinary meetings and addressing grievances.
Paramedic/Field Training Officer
Allina Health EMS
01.2015 - Current
- Showcased commitment to quality care through ongoing training and education.
- Facilitated onboarding of new employees to Advanced Life Support in metro regions.
- Followed procedures to guarantee patient and crew safety.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate new employees on patient observation, assessment, decision-making, and health teaching.
Special Event Paramedic
AHEMS
07.2005 - Current
- 3M Championship golf tournament at TPC Blaine, Providing medical care in medical tent and mobile golf cart
- Coon Rapids 4th of July Carnival, Attended planning meeting, IC during the event
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care
Paramedic
Allina Health EMS
ST. Paul
01.2003 - Current
- Working as a Paramedic on a Medic/EMT and Medic/Medic ambulance, providing Advance Life Support
- Field Training Officer
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm
- Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders
Peer Collaborator
AHEMS
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Roseville Fire QA committee, Monthly meeting with Roseville fire, and Allina Health EMS to discuss issues, improvements, and future changes with Roseville Fire wanting to do more ALS first response skills
- Created documentation and reports for the meetings
- Reviewed established procedures to assess areas in need of improvement
- Implemented unique methods and methodologies, which helped reduce and resolve issues
Flight Paramedic
North Memorial AirCare
01.2005 - 12.2012
- On an air transport team that consists of a Nurse, Paramedic, and Pilot, providing Advance Life Support/Critical Care in a helicopter
- Adhered to flight protocols to protect well-being of patients and staff
- Updated hospital staff on patient health status for rapid and effective care
- Performed emergency life support and treated sick and injured persons at remote locations
- Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies
- Reported and documented medical treatment administered on-site and during transport to healthcare facility
Educator/Presentation Team Member
EMS Expo
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: Atlanta, GA
- Magil Forceps to Surgical Airways, presented with Dave Page and Mike Pintar
- Answered questions and engaged others one-on-one for dynamic interactions
- Drafted speaking points using language appropriate for audience age group, knowledge and background
- Researched information to compile talking points and scripts
- Created positive and rewarding client experiences through warm and friendly customer interactions
- Atlanta, GA
Disaster Recovery Crew Member
FEMA
08.2005 - 09.2005
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
Advanced EMT
Healthspan/Allina Medical Transportation
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Working as an EMT on an Advanced Life Support ambulance providing emergent and non-emergent medical transportation for the Cambridge regional area
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedic Technology
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Crops and Soils Resource Management
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN01.2000
Associate of Science - Generals
Cambridge Community College
Cambridge, MN05.1998
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
St. Cloud Technical College
St. Cloud, MN01.1998
Skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Advising new hires
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- Training initiatives
- Employee training
- Company policies and procedures
- Critical care transportation
- Team coordination
- Clinical collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Grievance handling
Accomplishments
- ICS 100, 200, 700
- FTEP
- 3ECHO
Activities
- Prairie View Elementary, Chaperone 5th grade class with outdoor winter activity day. Assisting students put on snowshoes, ice skates, and supervising sledding hill.
- Braham Area High School, Chaperone for High School students on international travel trips. China (Shanghai and Beijing) Italy Central Europe.
- Braham Area High School Theater department, Assist with Lights, Sound and Set construction. 1996-2020.
- Isanti County Safety and Rescue, First responder to medicals, extrication, traffic control, patrol in squad car, back up to officers, crowd control at Isanti County Fair, and Isanti Fire Rodeo. Check security of township hall building throughout the county. 1999-2001.
Timeline
Critical Care Paramedic
Allina Health EMS
03.2023 - Current
Lead Shop Steward
IAEP Local 167
02.2023 - Current
Peer Collaborator
AHEMS
01.2017 - 01.2020
Paramedic/Field Training Officer
Allina Health EMS
01.2015 - Current
Disaster Recovery Crew Member
FEMA
08.2005 - 09.2005
Special Event Paramedic
AHEMS
07.2005 - Current
Flight Paramedic
North Memorial AirCare
01.2005 - 12.2012
Educator/Presentation Team Member
EMS Expo
01.2004 - 01.2007
Paramedic
Allina Health EMS
01.2003 - Current
Advanced EMT
Healthspan/Allina Medical Transportation
01.1998 - 01.2003
Associate of Science - Paramedic Technology
Century College
Bachelor of Science - Crops and Soils Resource Management
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Associate of Science - Generals
Cambridge Community College
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
St. Cloud Technical College
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