Steven M. Buhrer
North Haven
Summary
Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Transport RN / Flight Nurse
SkyHealth 2 Yale New Haven Hospital
10.2018 - Current
- Founding team member, Transport RN
- As a core member of the critical care transport team (rotor and ground) the Critical Care Transport RN practices with the critical care transport team members and collaborates with the team to facilitate the coordination of patient care in the transport environment
- Through a combination of protocols and direct medical oversight, the Critical Care Transport RN treats patient and family responses to actual or potential health problems
- The Critical Care Transport RN is accountable to the patient, family, peers, and the YNHH-SkyHealth Manager
- The Critical Care Transport RN is expected to perform skills that far surpass the level of care provided by hospital RNs
- Responsible for transport of the critically ill including, trauma, medical, Extra Corporal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), multiple IV infusions, Cardiac Assist Devices (LVAD, IABP, Impella) and EVD’s (External Ventricular Drains) within the Yale New Haven Health System delivery network Hospitals as well as external facilities in Connecticut, the New York City Metro area as well as New England facilities
Staff RN
Yale New Haven Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2018
- RN responsible for direct patient care in a large, high volume teaching Level I Trauma Center
- Roles include, Charge, Expeditor, Triage, Trauma, preceptor for new hires, providing leadership for the Adult Emergency Department in the Off Shift hours
Clinical Base Supervisor
Life Net of New York Harris Base, Air Methods
01.2009 - 05.2015
- Responsible for oversight of daily operations of assigned base; supervises personnel and coordinates activities of Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) medical personnel; assists management team in implementation and enforcement of new and existing Air Methods CBS standards; performs duties of active flight crew member
- Participates in Quality Assurance and Improvement through systematic problem identification, and collaborates with the Medical Manager to correct deficiencies and to evaluate implemented change
- Completes chart review and QA/QI data collection for all Base flights, providing feedback and loop closure to all issues and concerns that arise during the QI process
- Maintains and monitors medical crew licensure, certifications, clinical requirements, OSHA training and testing, and advanced procedures tracking in conjunction with Medical Educator Coordinators
- Provide critical aeromedical care in assigned aircraft, (AS350-B)
- Greater than 300hrs of NVG time with ANVIS 9 goggles, completed over 1250 patient transport flights with a 60/40% split of Adult and Pediatric patients
Flight Nurse
LifeNet of New York, Air Methods
06.2007 - 05.2015
- Provides the highest quality nursing care including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Director(s); assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize the care needed for safe transport of the critical patient to the appropriate facility; is qualified to provide care for patients across the life span; responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum
- Maintains the highest clinical competencies by participating in quarterly, biannual, and yearly training
Medical Specialist CT-TF1
Department of Homeland Security, State of CT
10.2004 - 12.2013
- Medical Specialist for Connecticut State Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, (CT-TF1)
- RN Paramedic responsible for care and well-being of task force members, including canines
- Additionally, responsible for advanced medical treatment of any patients encountered during rescue operations in a all hazards environment, including Haz-Mat, confined space, technical rescue as well as structural collapse extrications
Staff RN
Yale New Haven Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2010
- RN responsible for direct patient care in a large urban teaching Level I Trauma Center
- Roles include, charge, triage, trauma, preceptor for new staff, providing leadership for the Adult Emergency Department in the Off Shift hours
Paramedic
American Medical Response - New Haven Division
06.2001 - 03.2008
- Part time Paramedic delivering emergency care to Adult, Geriatric and Pediatric patients in a large urban/rural 911 Emergency Medical System, covering all of the Greater New Haven County area
Trauma Program Manager
Yale New Haven Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Under the direction of the Administrative Director of Patient Services and the Trauma Medical Director of the Section of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, the Trauma Program Manager is responsible for managing the Trauma Program staff (Adult and Pediatric), coordinating Trauma patient care and education of health care professionals
- The Manager provides leadership for Trauma staff in developing and maintaining the Performance Improvement program for the Section of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care
- Develops protocols for the care of injured patients
- Works with community and government agencies to promote quality patient care and meet regulatory standards
Critical Care Transport Coordinator
Yale New Haven Hospital
04.1999 - 01.2002
- Critical Care Transport Coordinator for Department of Emergency Medicine’s Critical Care Transport Program
- Responsible for carrying out the mission, goals, and objectives of the Program
- Managing the Transport RN’s and overseeing of daily operations related to the Program
- Developing and supporting marketing initiatives, educational activities and engaging in the Quality Improvement process for the Program, both in the field and Hospital environment
- Performing advanced assessment; stabilization and interventions according to approved protocols and standards
- Twenty hours of clinical time per week in a large urban teaching adult and pediatric Level I Trauma Center, acting as the liaison to the Section of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Charge RN, Triage, and Trauma RN in the Adult section of the Emergency Department
- Instructor for third year medical students in Airway Management, EKG’s, and Cervical Immobilization
Education
Certified Medical Transport Executive (CMTE) -
Medical Transport Leadership Institute (MTLI)
01.2022
CT License - Paramedic Program
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT10.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac College
Hamden, CT01.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT01.1993
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Team coordination
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient evaluation
- Complex Problem-solving
- High level of autonomy
- Acute care expertise
- Critical care
- Emergency care
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Audited Course
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS-CPR)
- Advanced Life Support Instructor (ACLS-I)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Registrar Course - Basic
- Trauma Coordinators Core Course
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) #113268
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) #1113268
- Firefighter I
- Hazardous Materials Operations for EMS
- Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License #001536
- Registered Nurse License #E59100
- Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum Instructor (TNCC-I) #I0508-0858
- Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents Operations Level
- Medical Specialist - Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
- Medical Specialist
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedic (NREMT-P) # P0923839
- Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
- Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- New York Registered Nurse License #588585
- Rhode Island Registered Nurse License RN64150
Publications Presentations
- Blast Lung Injury in a 20-Year Old Man after a Home Explosion, Buhrer, Steve, Tilney, Peter, Air Medical Journal, 01/01/12, 31, 1, 10-12
- Blast Injuries, Concepts in Trauma Conference, Binghamton NY, 09/01/11
Awards
- Nightingale Excellence in Nursing Award, 05/01/01
- Yale New Haven Hospital Special Achievement Award, 08/01/05
- Yale New Haven Hospital All-Star Award, 01/01/06
- Life Saving Award from Cornwall NY EMS, 01/01/11
- Air Methods Clinical Division Recognition for Outstanding Overall Clinical Performance, 12/31/13
Professional Memberships
- American Trauma Society, #833192, 01/01/99, Present
- Emergency Nurses Association, #113268, 01/01/96, Present
- Air and Surface Transport Nurse Association, #1942, 01/01/08, Present
Timeline
Critical Care Transport RN / Flight Nurse
SkyHealth 2 Yale New Haven Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Staff RN
Yale New Haven Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2018
Clinical Base Supervisor
Life Net of New York Harris Base, Air Methods
01.2009 - 05.2015
Flight Nurse
LifeNet of New York, Air Methods
06.2007 - 05.2015
Medical Specialist CT-TF1
Department of Homeland Security, State of CT
10.2004 - 12.2013
Staff RN
Yale New Haven Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2010
Trauma Program Manager
Yale New Haven Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
Paramedic
American Medical Response - New Haven Division
06.2001 - 03.2008
Critical Care Transport Coordinator
Yale New Haven Hospital
04.1999 - 01.2002
CT License - Paramedic Program
Yale School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Connecticut
Certified Medical Transport Executive (CMTE) -
Medical Transport Leadership Institute (MTLI)
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