Edith Burke
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in Emergency Department settings, known for high productivity and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Excels in triage assessment, critical care, and patient education. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills contribute to exceptional patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UW Valley Medical Center
Renton, WA
02.2017 - Current
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Facilitated discharge planning process to ensure continuity of care after leaving the facility.
Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
Tacoma, WA
03.2003 - 10.2020
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA12-2016
Certification
- Registered Nurse; RN60619810
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Cardiovascular Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UW Valley Medical Center
02.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
03.2003 - 10.2020
Associate Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
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