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Keith Burbage

Ambridge,PA

Summary

Director of Nursing with expertise in medication administration, ACLS, and PALS certification. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through strategic process improvements and effective team leadership.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Nursing

Emerus Holdings
Pittsburgh, PA
2023 - Current
  • Led nursing teams to enhance patient care through process improvements and strategic planning.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Worked alongside staff ER nurses and physicians to triage, administer treatments, and respond to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring adherence to best practices within nursing operations.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
  • Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.

Radiology/Cardiology Registered Nurse

Allegheny Health Network
Wexford, PA
2021 - 2023
  • Administered sedation for invasive radiology procedures
  • Performed all stress tests for cardiology department
  • Assessed patient conditions, documenting changes to facilitate accurate care adjustments.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Heritage Valley Sewickley
Sewickley, PA
2001 - 2021
  • Performed routing and nuclear stress testing, cardioversion, and transesophageal echocardiograms.
  • Cross-trained in Emergency Department and in Interventional Radiology to perform bronchoscopy testing, port placements, and PICC lines.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses in high-acuity settings.

Paramedic

Valley Ambulance Authority
Pittsburgh, PA
1993 - 2001
  • Provided immediate medical assessment to patients and communicated with dispatcher and EMS providers for various dispatch calls.
  • Precepted new paramedics to ensure proper performance, professionalism, and treatment for each patient.
  • Engaged with the community to develop cooperative partnerships, trust, and educational programs on personal health and safety.

Firefighter

United States Air Force
09.1989 - 10.1993

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA
2001

Skills

  • Nurse education and training
  • Medication administration
  • Leadership and guidance
  • Quality improvement
  • ACLS certification
  • PALS certification

Timeline

Firefighter

United States Air Force
09.1989 - 10.1993

Director of Nursing

Emerus Holdings
2023 - Current

Radiology/Cardiology Registered Nurse

Allegheny Health Network
2021 - 2023

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Heritage Valley Sewickley
2001 - 2021

Paramedic

Valley Ambulance Authority
1993 - 2001

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Beaver County