Dawn Burke
Siler City,NC
Summary
Motivated professional with extensive nursing experience and over 12 years in leadership and management roles. Demonstrates strong work ethic and adaptability in diverse environments. Proven ability to work independently and rapidly acquire new skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills enhance team collaboration and patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Nurse
Mountaire Farms
Siler City, NC
05.2024 - Current
- Nursing duties include prevention, assessment, and treatment of injuries, illnesses, and disabilities occurring in the workplace
- Knowledge about OSHA regulations and Workers Compensation claims
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Carolina Meadows
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2019 - 04.2024
- Oversaw care team as charge nurse, ensuring quality patient care and safety.
- Administered medications and provided direct patient care to diverse populations.
- Documented patient progress accurately to maintain compliance and improve outcomes.
- Managed complex clinical cases, including amputees, G-tubes, and tracheostomy patients.
- Assisted patients with physical and mental impairments, enhancing overall well-being.
- Delivered compassionate support in skilled, rehab, and hospice nursing environments.
Charge Nurse Rehab
TWIN LAKES COMMUNITY
Burlington, NC
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversaw nursing team and managed floor operations to ensure optimal patient care.
- Executed patient documentation, medication administration, and care plan implementation.
- Promoted patient health and independence through tailored care plans.
- Provided direct care for patients with diverse conditions including amputations and mental impairments.
- Conducted surgical wound care and provided hospice services with compassion.
- Facilitated education on health management for patients at skilled, rehab, and hospice facilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance overall patient outcomes.
License Practical Nurse
Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center
Sanford, NC
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Responsibilities include; charge nurse; documentation; direct patient care; medication administration; help to create care plans and carrying out the plan of care out while promoting the health and independence of the patient as much as possible
- Clinical experiences include but are not limited to: mental and physical impairments; amputees; G-tubes; tracheostomy patients, urostomy, and dialysis patients; ostomy patients; surgical wound care; Hospice, IV care and IV medication administration
- Experience is related to that of a skilled/rehab/hospice facility nurse
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Carolina Allergy and Asthma Consultants
Raleigh, NC
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsibilities include: Charge nurse; phone/triage nurse, working with allergy injections, working with pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a medical office setting; Allergy testing set up, venom, penicillin, patch testing, rooming patients, taking patient histories, dealing with prior authorizations for medications
- Other duties include: performing pulmonary function testing, and medication administration under the supervision of an RN, PA, or physician
License Practical Nurse
Laurels of Chatham
Pittsboro, NC
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Responsibilities include; charge nurse; documentation; direct patient care; medication administration; help to create care plans and carrying out the plan of care out while promoting the health and independence of the patient as much as possible
- Clinical experiences include but are not limited to: mental and physical impairments; amputees; G-tubes; tracheostomy patients, urostomy, and dialysis patients; ostomy patients; surgical wound care; Hospice, IV care and IV medication administration
- Experience is related to that of a skilled/rehab/facility
CST CNA II Neurosurgical ICU
UNC Health
Chapel Hill, NC
09.2013 - 10.2013
- Responsibilities includes: Stocking, and front desk duties (HUC); Direct patient care within the scope of practice of an NA II
- Different patient responsibilities delegated by the nurse or nurse manager
- Working with patients on a daily basis, helping patients with ADL's, ambulation, and any other delegated responsibilities given by the nursing staff
- One year experience with med/surg between clinical setting and working in ICU
- Familiar with electronic charting, assessments, working with care plans developed for individual patients by an RN to promote independence and the dignity of the patient
- Clinical responsibilities include: Discontinuation of IVs, Urinary Catheters-Catheterizations (Foley and straight catheters) and irrigation of indwelling catheter tubing
- Elimination-ostomy care and irrigation all within the scope of a NA II
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Davidson County Community College
Lexington, NC05.2024
Associate In Arts - Associates in Arts
Central Carolina Community College
NC05.2014
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC08.2013
Skills
- Occupational health assessment
- OSHA compliance
- Workers' compensation management
- Injury prevention strategies
- Patient education
- Nursing leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient safety protocols
- Critical thinking
- Hearing conservation
- Drug testing
- Medical record-keeping
Certification
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- LPN
- BLS Certification
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Occupational Nurse
Mountaire Farms
05.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse Rehab
TWIN LAKES COMMUNITY
12.2022 - 01.2024
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Carolina Meadows
05.2019 - 04.2024
License Practical Nurse
Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center
08.2017 - 09.2018
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Carolina Allergy and Asthma Consultants
06.2014 - 05.2015
License Practical Nurse
Laurels of Chatham
11.2013 - 06.2014
CST CNA II Neurosurgical ICU
UNC Health
09.2013 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Davidson County Community College
Associate In Arts - Associates in Arts
Central Carolina Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Central Carolina Community College