Erika Burke

• Consistently adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards to ensure the highest level of patient care.
• Work in pre-op, placing and checking orders, IV's/labs done, assessment charting and pt prepped for their specific procedure.
• Work in post-op, monitoring VS, procedure site dressing and pt education w/discharge instructions.
• Work in Intra-op, using critical thinking, adhering to hospital protocols and constant monitoring while administering moderate sedation to patients during procedures under physician guidance.
• Facilitate effective handoffs between departments by providing accurate information regarding patient status, medications given during procedure and post-operative care instructions.
• Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during treatment procedures or patient interactions.
• Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organized, quick learner and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

• Worked in pre-op, placing and checking orders, IV's/labs done, assessment charting and pt prepped for their specific procedure.
• Worked in post-op, monitoring VS, procedure site dressing and pt education w/discharge instructions.
• Worked in Intra-op, using critical thinking, adhering to company protocols and constant monitoring while administering moderate sedation to patients during procedures under physicians guidance.
• Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Consistently adhered to organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards to ensure the highest level of patient care.
• Assisted in the training and orientation of new nursing staff members, sharing valuable expertise in interventional radiology practices.
• Documented, monitored and ordered all department medications(including crash cart and controlled meds) and supplies

• Main job was pre-op holding where I started all IV's, prepped pt eyes and monitored VS. Also able to cover pre-op, OR and PACU when needed.
• Responsible for documenting, monitoring and ordering crash cart medications and sedation medications for ARNP.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

• Served as a resource for nurses seeking guidance on the management of complex vascular access cases involving PICC lines or other central venous access devices.
• Inpatient/Outpatient PICC, Midline placement, port access for flushes, lab draws and dressing changes. Difficult IV starts for entire hospital.
• Responsible for PICC dept data collection/recording and supply ordering.
• Taught a 2hour IV boot-camp class to all newly hired nurses during their orientation.
• Evaluated current policies and procedures related to PICC line insertion and maintenance, making recommendations for improvement based on best practices.
• Enhanced patient care by efficiently inserting and maintaining PICC lines, ensuring proper function and reducing complications.
• Provided nursing/patient education for proper line care and infection prevention.

• Interviewed/assessed patients for Phase II Cardiac Rehab monitored program
• Monitored VS throughout exercise program
• Completed monthly progress reports of patients in program
• Rotated to Phase I Cardiac Rehab program @ Bayfront Health Port Charlotte hospital where I educated inpatients with myocardial infarctions, stenting, pacemaker implants and open heart surgeries on cardiac lifestyle changes.

• Accurately and safely administered chemotherapy, biotherapy products and injections in a very busy outpatient clinic.
• Taught a chemotherapy education class to patients.
• Performed triage and prescription refill duties.
• Knowledgeable in OncoEMR and Ultipro.

(Formally known as Commonwealth Hematology/Oncology)

• Accurately and safely administered chemotherapy regimens in an outpatient infusion clinic.
• Educated patients on chemotherapy regimens and side effects management.
• Triage nursing, prior authorizations and prescription refills.
• Knowledgeable in LMR, Meditech/Citrix, COE, and Lynx.

• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Managed 7-9 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Utilized MAK, Unity and Soarian systems to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
• Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.