Brenna T. Burke
Jackson,MS
Summary
Dedicated UMMC Nursing Student with over 120 clinical hours at Memphis VA Medical Center. Proficient in therapeutic communication, suicide risk assessment, and trauma-informed care, with strong skills in de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention. Committed to fostering inclusive environments and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while continuously enhancing organizational and interpersonal skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse — Acute Mental Health Rotations
Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. (Memphis) VA Medical Center
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Completed 120+ supervised clinical hours in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting.
- Applied therapeutic communication, mental status assessments, trauma-informed care, and de-escalation techniques with veteran patients.
- Supported patient observation, safety protocols, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional documentation in a high-acuity environment.
- Gained hands-on experience in suicide risk assessment support and behavioral monitoring under supervision.
Integrative Health Intern
Center for Integrative Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Enhanced patient care by assisting integrative health practitioners with therapies.
- Facilitated patient intake and coordinated education and program activities.
- Observed effective collaboration among nursing and integrative medicine teams.
- Gained insights into trauma-informed and whole-person care models.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC)
Jackson, MS05-2026
Skills
- Therapeutic Communication
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- De-escalation Techniques
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Head-to-Toe Assessment
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Medication Safety
- Infection Control
Certification
- BLS Certified - May 2024 - May 2026
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Student Nurse — Acute Mental Health Rotations
Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. (Memphis) VA Medical Center
12.2025 - 04.2026
Integrative Health Intern
Center for Integrative Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC)