Travis Owens Burbage
Harleyville,SC
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Brighton Park Emergency- Manager
Summerville Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction from 57th percentile in Q1 2023 to 91st percentile for 2024 and maintained.
- Significantly improved and met goal for HCA metrics for length of stay
- Maintained accurate records of all emergency management activities for regulatory compliance purposes and reporting needs.
- Strengthened relationships between various stakeholders through regular meetings, workshops, and conferences on emergency management topics.
- Ensured constant readiness by maintaining a well-stocked inventory of essential supplies and equipment needed for disaster response.
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Colleton Medical Center
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical decision-making in all aspects of clinical practice, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Summerville Medical Center
12.2018 - 04.2024
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing staffing levels, equipment needs, and supply inventory in the emergency department.
- Reduced wait times for patients through efficient triage processes and effective communication with interdisciplinary teams.
- Proactively addressed potential conflicts among staff members by fostering a collaborative work environment and promoting open dialogue to resolve issues effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate seamless transitions between departments for complex cases or transfers to specialized units.
Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN
Tidelands Health System
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Critical Care experience with post Catheterization patients as well as STEMI patients
- Ability to oversee several medication drips and post-PCI machines.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Emergency Department RN
McLeod Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Regularly attended continuing education classes and workshops, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in emergency nursing practices and patient care techniques.
- Consistently maintained accurate electronic health records, promoting seamless coordination of care among healthcare providers.
- Maintained compliance with hospital policies and procedures, adhering to strict infection control practices to reduce the spread of disease.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Rehabilitation Unit Coordinator
White Oak Rehabilitation Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Handled confidential patient information with discretion, adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect privacy rights.
- Trained new Unit Coordinators on unit-specific protocols, contributing to overall team proficiency in delivering exceptional patient care experiences.
- Coordinated and maintained referral sources related to admissions, discharges, and follow up services to sustain daily census requirements.
Emergency Department Patient Care Technician
Trident Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Medical Surgical Patient Care Technician
Summerville Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY12.2024
Associate in Nursing - Nursing
Trident Technical College
North Charleston05.2016
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School
Summerville, SC05.2009
Licensures
- Registered Nurse: South Carolina Board of Nursing #235554
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Brighton Park Emergency- Manager
Summerville Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Colleton Medical Center
12.2021 - 04.2023
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Summerville Medical Center
12.2018 - 04.2024
Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN
Tidelands Health System
01.2017 - 12.2018
Emergency Department RN
McLeod Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
Rehabilitation Unit Coordinator
White Oak Rehabilitation Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Emergency Department Patient Care Technician
Trident Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Medical Surgical Patient Care Technician
Summerville Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate in Nursing - Nursing
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School