Colleen Burroughs
Reno,NV
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with critical care experience at Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and care coordination. Proven track record in medication administration and infection control, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Adept at fostering collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams while advocating for patient needs and enhancing health outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital
Fresno, CA
04.2004 - 12.2024
- Guaranteed adherence to standards of professional practice alongside state and federal regulations governing health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Registered Nursing
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA05-1990
BSN
University of Phoenix
OnlineSkills
- Patient assessment and care coordination
- Medication administration and infection control
- Electronic medical records management
- Discharge planning and follow-up
- Critical care experience (ICU, PACU, Stepdown)
- Med-Surg and telemetry expertise
- Procedural sedation and renal care
- Hospital audits and compliance
Affiliations
- Currently active in the Newcomers and Neighbors Club in Reno, NV
- Belong to a Christian Church
- Exercise 3 times a week
Certification
- BLS certification (just expired, will renew shortly)
- Current ACLS certification
- Current CA Registered Nurse licenses
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital
04.2004 - 12.2024
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Registered Nursing
College of The Sequoias
BSN
University of Phoenix
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