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Carissa Burnett

San Angelo

Summary

Professional nurse with proven expertise in patient care and leadership in clinical settings. Strong focus on team collaboration, patient safety, and adaptive problem solving. Skilled in managing patient care plans, mentoring staff, and maintaining high standards of practice. Known for reliability, effective communication, and flexibility to meet changing healthcare needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff/Charge Registered Nurse, ICU

Shannon Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and timely interventions.
  • Maintained a high level of clinical expertise in managing complex medical cases such as cardiac events, neurological disorders, and oncology treatments; ensuring optimal care delivery.

PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Rivercrest Hospital
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques when necessary to ensure patient safety and prevent escalation of dangerous behaviors.
  • Educated patients about their diagnoses, medications, potential side effects, and available resources to promote self-advocacy in managing their mental health needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with psychiatric disorders.

RN, Interventional Radiology

Community Medical Center
06.2016 - 01.2018
  • Increased patient comfort by administering pre-and post-procedural medications, reducing anxiety, and pain levels.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to rapidly identify potential complications during procedures, initiating prompt intervention when needed.
  • Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly communicating relevant information to post-procedure nursing staff, ensuring seamless transitions.

Trauma Registered Nurse

Shannon Medical Center
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • Developed a reputation for clinical excellence within the trauma nursing community by regularly attending professional development conferences and staying abreast of new research findings in the field.
  • Enhanced patient safety by adhering to evidence-based practices, regularly evaluating protocols, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Consistently maintained accurate and up-to-date electronic health records for all patients under care, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare team members.

Education

Nursing

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
12-2015

Certification

  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NIHSS
  • TNCC
  • CCRN

Timeline

PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Rivercrest Hospital
10.2019 - 06.2021

RN, Interventional Radiology

Community Medical Center
06.2016 - 01.2018

Staff/Charge Registered Nurse, ICU

Shannon Medical Center
01.2016 - Current

Trauma Registered Nurse

Shannon Medical Center
01.2016 - 06.2017

Nursing

Angelo State University

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