Elizabeth Burnett
Aliso Viejo,CA
Summary
Personable and compassionate healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and leadership. Extensive knowledge of medical protocols and patient management, with expertise in medication administration and critical thinking. Committed to fostering supportive environment and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse- Telemetry Sepsis Unit
Providence Mission Hospital
06.2025 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate daily operations of a 33-bed telemetry sepsis unit, ensuring optimal patient flow, nurse-patient ratios, and adherence to clinical protocols.
- Lead daily huddles and shift handovers to communicate care plans, staffing needs, and safety priorities.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and infection prevention teams to streamline discharge planning and reduce readmission rates.
- Provide clinical mentorship and real-time support to bedside nurses during critical interventions, including rapid response and code situations.
- Coordinate daily staffing assignments and patient flow to maintain appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios and reduce ED hold times.
Clinical Preceptor- Telemetry Sepsis Unit
Providence Mission Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Mentored nursing students in clinical settings, enhancing practical skills and knowledge application.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans to support student progression and competency.
- Mentored new hires within the clinical preceptor role, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective teaching strategies.
Clinical Nurse II – Telemetry Sepsis Unit
Providence Mission Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to acutely ill adult patients with complex cardiac and sepsis-related conditions in a fast-paced unit.
- Monitor telemetry rhythms and assess clinical changes to initiate early sepsis bundles and improve response times.
- Educate patients and families on early signs of sepsis, infection prevention strategies, and post-discharge care to promote early recognition and reduce readmissions.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care, including case management and infectious disease consults, to optimize patient outcomes and reduce hospital length of stay.
Clinical Nurse I – Telemetry Trauma Unit
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to establish goals for plan of care and discharge planning.
- Assess patients’ conditions and prioritize care based on acuity.
- Monitor vital signs, EKGs, labs, and other diagnostic data, and promptly report any abnormalities.
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Communicate changes in patients’ condition to chain of command of the unit and physician.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations and implement nursing interventions using clinical judgment.
Education
Master of Science Degree - Nursing
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA01.2022
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nutrition
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01.2017
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA01.2015
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- EMR systems
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Board of Registered Nurses, 5/31/2026 License # 95303366
- American Heart Association: Basic Life Support Certification
- American Heart Association: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- University of California, Los Angeles Certificate in Patient Experience and Pre-Licensed Clinical Care
- IHI Open School Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Charge Nurse- Telemetry Sepsis Unit
Providence Mission Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Clinical Preceptor- Telemetry Sepsis Unit
Providence Mission Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse II – Telemetry Sepsis Unit
Providence Mission Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse I – Telemetry Trauma Unit
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
09.2022 - 11.2023
Master of Science Degree - Nursing
Western University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nutrition
San Diego State University
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Irvine Valley College