Andrew Burns
Flat Rock,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Ballad Health cardiovascular intensive-care unit, excelling in high-acuity cardiovascular care. Demonstrated clinical judgment and advanced skills in hemodynamic monitoring and patient advocacy. Enhanced patient outcomes through effective education and mentorship, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes holistic care and safety. Developed critical skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, focusing on patient care, communication, and teamwork. Looking to transition into a new field, bringing proficiency in handling medical emergencies and patient interactions. Aims to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in a new professional setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health
01.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Nursing
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12-2022
No Degree - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
Hendersonville, NCSkills
- Patient education and counseling on postoperative cardiac surgery cases
- Clinical judgment in a high acuity cardiovascular intensive-care unit
- Patient and family advocacy
- Performed systematic patient assessments on high acuity intensive-care patients
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) experience on code team
- Advanced hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz catheter, arterial lines)
- Vasoactive and inotropic drip titration and monitoring
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Impella Management
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Management
- Post-operative cardiac surgery care (CABG, valve replacement, etc)
- Sedation and analgesia management (Experience with Propofol, Fentanyl, Lidocaine, etc)
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CCRN- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Impella Certified
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Certified
- Impella CP & RP Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health
01.2023 - Current
Nursing
Western Carolina University
No Degree - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
Daisy Award Nominee
Daisy award nominated for compassionate patient care.
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