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Barbara Burch

Panama City,FL

Summary

.Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Charge Nurse

DaVita
02.2022 - Current
  • 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.

RN Case Manager

Covenant Care
10.2016 - 02.2022
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.

RN Charge Nurse

Covenant Hospice Inpatient Unit
06.2013 - 10.2016
  • 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.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.

LPN

Covenant Hospice
03.2003 - 06.2013
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

LPN

Marianna Health And Rehabilitation Center
03.1989 - 03.2003
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice

Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL
06.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL
05.2013

Associate of Arts - Nursing Administration

Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL
05.2011

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL
01.2010

Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

Tom P Haney School of Practical Nursing
Panama City, FL
06.1984

High School Diploma -

Shaw Adult School
Panama City, FL
06.1975

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Quality Improvement
  • Research utilization
  • Health Promotion
  • Community health
  • Care Plan Development
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Patient and family advocacy

Timeline

RN Charge Nurse

DaVita
02.2022 - Current

RN Case Manager

Covenant Care
10.2016 - 02.2022

RN Charge Nurse

Covenant Hospice Inpatient Unit
06.2013 - 10.2016

LPN

Covenant Hospice
03.2003 - 06.2013

LPN

Marianna Health And Rehabilitation Center
03.1989 - 03.2003

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice

Gulf Coast State College

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

Gulf Coast State College

Associate of Arts - Nursing Administration

Gulf Coast State College

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Gulf Coast State College

Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

Tom P Haney School of Practical Nursing

High School Diploma -

Shaw Adult School

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