Elizabeth Burnett

• Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
• Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Provided individualized patient-centered care plans that addressed the psychological and social needs of each patient.
• Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for mental health disorders.
• Conducted intake assessments to evaluate the severity of mental illness or emotional disturbances.
• Administered medications prescribed by a psychiatrist according to established protocols.
• Facilitated referrals to community resources such as housing assistance programs or employment opportunities for discharged patients.
• Provided crisis intervention services for suicidal ideation or violent behavior in order to de-escalate situations safely.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and setbacks related to their diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Attended continuing education courses related to advances in mental health nursing practices.
• Ensured compliance with all relevant laws governing the practice of mental health nursing.

• Assessed and monitored patient vitals, such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
• Performed wound dressing changes and other treatments according to the physician's orders.
• Educated patients on their health condition and recovery process.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
• Administered medication safely and accurately per doctor's orders.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all patient records in electronic health systems.
• Provided assistance with discharge planning activities for assigned patients.
• Ensured compliance with safety standards while conducting nursing tasks during travel assignments.
• Provided emotional support to families dealing with serious illnesses or injuries of their loved ones.
• Facilitated communication between doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers, administrators., regarding patient progress updates.
• Assisted family members in understanding the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, medications., associated with their loved one's illness or injury.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
• Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
• Documented nursing encounters using SOAP form of charting.
• Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.

• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
• Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
• Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
• Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
• Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
• Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
• Conducted research projects related to nursing practice or health policy issues.
• Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

Responsible for company wide audits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.

Leadership in development, training and education of company wide employees.

Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.

Provided end of life care for patients in a variety of settings.

Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to low-income patient community.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient care.

Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process.

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

Provided necessary health education training for patients.

Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.

Provided in home care for chronically ill pediatric patients.

Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.

Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment.

Provided emotional support to patient and family.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.