Annette Burns
Stockton,Missouri
Summary
Accomplished healthcare leader with strong skills in nurse education and training. Demonstrated ability to mentor nursing staff and implement effective patient care strategies that enhance quality of life.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility
Stockton, MO
02.2021 - Current
- Implement patient care programs enhancing quality of life and promoting recovery outcomes.
- Work closely with administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Promote a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Direct nursing staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Ensure regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitor and evaluate nursing staff performance, providing actionable feedback and guidance to uphold standards of care.
- Continually develop positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Streamline workflows through process improvements, increasing operational efficiency in care delivery.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to establish comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Mentor nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance metrics.
- Handled budget oversight to maintain financial health while supporting quality patient care. effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Analyze patient feedback data to drive quality improvement initiatives within the facility's nursing operations.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
01.2017 - 02.2021
- Administered medications and treatments as per established protocols and physician orders.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes to ensure prompt response to needs.
- Identified changes in patient condition through thorough assessments and notified physicians immediately.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, improving patient outcomes through innovative nursing strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted regular staff training sessions, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bolivar Technical College
Bolivar, MO05-2013
High School Diploma -
Stockton R-1 School
Stockton, MO05-1993
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Clinical leadership
- Nurse education and training
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality improvement
- Process improvements
- Staff supervision
- Resource allocation
- Staff scheduling
- Operations management
- Financial oversight
- Talent acquisition
- Long-term care
- Documentation reporting
- Patient records
- Team collaboration
- Issue resolution
- Critical thinking
- Leadership and guidance
- Relationship building
- Practice standards
- Practice standards
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
01.2017 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bolivar Technical College
High School Diploma -
Stockton R-1 School