Brett Burns
West Chester
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over 2 years of experience providing high-acuity care in a Cardiac Critical Care Unit. Skilled in advanced cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and emergency response for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and dedication to improving patient outcomes in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Committed to continuous professional growth and delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and make timely interventions, enhancing patient outcomes in critical care environments. Experience in taking machines like impella, ballon pump, crrt, and ecmo and heart nurse trained with over a year of taking post op day 0 open heart patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Fairfield, OH
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in high-acuity settings.
- Monitored vital signs and patient status, providing timely interventions for critical conditions.
- Completed training on CRRT, Impella, Ballon Pump and able to take patients with these devices on a daily basis for over a year.
- Heart nurse trained with a year of experience taking care of post op day 0 patients.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in cardiac critical care unit.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to assess patient responses, ensuring optimal therapeutic interventions.
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
Walnut Ridge, AR
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted pharmacists in patient consultations, ensuring clarity on medication usage and side effects.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge, AR12-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Cardiac care
- Certified and experience with impella, ballon pump, CRRT, and ECMO
- Certified and experience with post op day zero open heart patients
Certification
- Open Heart Training
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
02.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
09.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Williams Baptist University