Angela Burken
Bellevue
Summary
Dynamic Hospice RN with a proven track record at Hospice Of Jackson County, delivering exceptional patient care through strong clinical judgment and compassionate communication. Adept at discharge planning and team coordination, I enhance patient outcomes while fostering trust and rapport with families, ensuring a holistic approach to health management.
Overview
2021
2021
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice RN
Hospice Of Jackson County
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Staff RN
Mercy Hospital
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
- Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
- Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.
- Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
- Provided education on disease management, self-care techniques, and preventive measures to patients and families.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, ensuring proper dosages were given per physician orders.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Staff RN
Medical Associates
Bellevue, IA
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed pediatric immunizations thru the Iowa Record of Immunization System.
- Performed prior-authorization requests thru multiple insurance carriers for testing and/or procedures.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Northeast Iowa Community College
Peosta, IA05.2008
Associate Degree In Graphic Art -
Hawkeye Institute of Technology
Waterloo, IA1985
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Patient care
- Precepting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team coordination
- Community health
Certification
Basic Life Support Certified
Timeline
Staff RN
Medical Associates
04.2015 - 03.2020
Hospice RN
Hospice Of Jackson County
Staff RN
Mercy Hospital
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Northeast Iowa Community College
Associate Degree In Graphic Art -
Hawkeye Institute of Technology