Travis Lucas
Portage,MI
Summary
Experienced Health and Safety Specialist looking to apply knowledge and abilities to make a positive impact on individuals and communities' safety. Organized, attentive and motivated to strengthen structures, improve program quality and control costs in order to maximize service outreach. Proficient in contributing to committees overseeing all aspects of risk management, disaster response and crisis management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Preparedness Specialist
Corewell Health
Saint Joseph, MI
04.2023 - Current
- A Hospital Emergency Preparedness Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing emergency response plans to ensure the hospital is equipped to handle various emergencies such as natural disasters, disease outbreaks, mass casualty incidents, and other crises
- Efficient in writing policies
- Conducting risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and areas for improvement
- Duties include but not limited to: Developing and maintaining emergency response plans
- Training hospital staff on emergency procedures and protocols
- Conducting drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of the emergency plans
- Coordinating with local emergency management agencies and community partners
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements related to emergency preparedness
- Managing the hospital's emergency supplies and equipment
- Coordinated with local government entities on emergency preparedness initiatives.
- Serving as a point of contact during emergencies to facilitate communication and coordination
- Hospital Emergency Preparedness Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the hospital is prepared to effectively respond to emergencies and safeguard the well-being of patients, staff, and visitors.
- Conducted drills to test the effectiveness of emergency plans and identified areas for improvement.
Safety & Security Specialist II
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
Battle Creek, MI
09.2019 - 09.2023
- Maintained a secure environment for BHG properties by monitoring both interior and exterior areas
- Conducted new team member interviews and provided training
- Developed efficient schedules for optimal team productivity
- Practices exceptional customer service/public relations
- Ability to recognize problems or potential problems and take corrective action is essential
- Security inspection reports
- Thorough communication
- Developed and implemented safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Ensure prohibited items are not brought into Bronson Battle Creek - Greets patients and visitors and assists them to their destination
- Take control during stressful situations and emergencies
- Enforce No-Trespass orders
- Revised training programs and curricula to reflect new industry information and trends
- Collaborated with health specialists to determine client needs and helped clients develop attainable goals
- Provided DHS (Department of Health Services) with corrective action plans.
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and feedback.
- Performed quality assurance testing on newly developed software applications.
- Generated reports to track performance metrics of team members.
Phlebotomist
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
Battle Creek, MI
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Performed venipuncture and capillary puncture to collect specimens from patients of all age groups.
- Collected correct specimens according to label instructions and reference materials
- Perform various specialized tests, including but not limited to sweat chloride and bleeding time.
- Access and process testing to be sent to reference laboratories
- Release results to hospital information systems and physicians
- Answer department telephones, contact nurses, physicians and patients
- Utilized the LIS to accurately enter and cancel testing orders.
- Help orient new employees to the department LIS - Accesses the LIS to obtain specimen requirements
- Provides order entry of testing into LIS Accession - Look up patient prior to draw for inpatients to determine that all testing is accounted for.
Environmental Services Associate
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Disinfected bathrooms, corridors and elevators by utilizing proper cleaning and sanitation methods
- Managed inventory of cleaning items and facilitated easy access in closets and maintenance rooms
- Utilized tele-tracking system to distribute and discharge environmental services assignments
- Contributed to infection prevention by ensuring cleanliness of surfaces, furniture, and equipment
- Disinfected public areas frequently and provided spot cleaning to maintain clean, welcoming atmosphere
- Reviewed daily schedules to plan out cleaning routines and gather needed supplies
- Exceeded facility standards regularly by working with detail-oriented approach
- Responded quickly to calls for spills and other potentially dangerous situations
- Sanitize ER and Trauma rooms
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines and standard operating procedures while handling, mixing, and storing chemical cleaners.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Emergency Management / Health & Safety
Post University
06.2022
Skills
- NCI
- CIT Trained
- EMH certifications
- ICS certifications
- Emergency response and assessment
- NIMS certifications
- Training seminars
- Training & development
- Strong communication
- Microsoft excel, powerpoint and word
- Public Safety
- Disaster Recovery
- Crisis Communications
- Crisis Management
- Evacuation Procedures
- Emergency planning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Internal Audits
- Data Analysis
- Incident Investigations
- Compliance Monitoring
- Claims Management
Certification
- Certified Safety Professional
- ISACA Certification
- Associate Safety Professional
- First Aid Certification
- AED Certification
- NCCER Certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Preparedness Specialist
Corewell Health
04.2023 - Current
Safety & Security Specialist II
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2023
Phlebotomist
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
10.2017 - 09.2019
Environmental Services Associate
Bronson Methodist Hospital
11.2016 - 11.2017
Bachelors of Science - Emergency Management / Health & Safety
Post University
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