Bobbie Burns BSN, RN
Willits,CA
Summary
Dedicated nurse with extensive training in the emergency department and intensive care unit, committed to enhancing critical care knowledge and clinical expertise. Currently pursuing a doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia to further develop clinical skills and improve access to anesthesia care in my rural community. Passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a meaningful impact in underserved areas.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Care Unit RN
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
Ukiah
11.2025 - Current
- Provide care for critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring including CVP and arterial lines and continuous vasoactive medications.
- Management of titratable sedative, anxiolytic, and paralytic drips.
- Manage and stabilize high-acuity patients experiencing emergencies, ranging from shock and post-cardiac arrest to multi-organ failure and acute withdrawal syndromes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Emergency Department RN
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
08.2022 - Current
- Serve as Emergency Department relief charge nurse, coordinating patient flow, staff assignments, resource allocation, and rapid response to high acuity situations while supporting safe, efficient, departmental operations.
- Utilize TNCC principles and Emergency Severity Index (ESI) criteria to rapidly assess, prioritize, and triage patients based on acuity, injury patterns, and risk for clinical deterioration.
- Effectively apply ACLS algorithms during cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies, participating in rapid assessment, rhythm recognition, defibrillation, medication administration, and coordinated resuscitation efforts.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, driving enhancements in patient outcomes.
Emergency Department LVN
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Delivered direct patient care in fast track setting of emergency department, collaborating with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary team to ensure timely and effective treatment.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
03-2025
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Mendocino Community College
Ukiah, CA06-2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Ukiah Adult School
Ukiah, CA05-2019
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation & airway management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Vasoactive medication titration
- Ultrasound-guided IV access
Accomplishments
- Ongoing CRNA shadowing (currently 25+hrs)
- Member of Professional Governance
- Member of Unit Based Council in the ICU and ED
- Pro Bono Lead Nurse consultant for NCO Head Start Child Development Program
Certification
CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Timeline
Intensive Care Unit RN
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
11.2025 - Current
Emergency Department RN
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
08.2022 - Current
Emergency Department LVN
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
08.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Mendocino Community College
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Ukiah Adult School