ERIKA BURKE
North Port,FL
Summary
Dynamic RN Case Manager at HCA Healthcare Fawcett Hospital with expertise in discharge planning and case management. Proven ability to reduce hospital readmissions through effective care coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in patient assessment and medical documentation, ensuring timely and efficient patient transitions. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
HCA Healthcare Fawcett Hospital
Port Charlotte, FL
11.2024 - Current
- Ensures safe and efficient discharge planning for patients.
- Specialties include cardiac step-down, post-op, wound care, tube feeds, IV antibiotics, and more.
- Utilize discharge planning processes (home, home health services, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, long-term care hospitals, durable medical equipment, transfers) with the goal of a timely discharge and reduction of hospital readmissions.
- Manage caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic support to clients.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics and standards.
- Utilize case management software and databases for efficient information tracking (Midas, InterQual, CarePort/Wellsky, Nate, Webex).
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Conduct initial assessments to determine patient eligibility for programs and services.
- Educate patients and their families about their rights and available community resources.
- Coordinate transportation services for patients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Venice, FL
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Provided nursing care to outpatients and inpatients, including critical care patients.
- Rotate between pre-op, procedures, and post-op.
- Assisted with chart prep, filling prescriptions, triage, and pre-procedure patient calls.
- Educated family members on post-operative care instructions for their loved one.
- Notified physicians whenever patient assessments revealed issues or problems.
- Monitored patients during recovery following interventional radiology procedures.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information about patients' health histories.
- Administered intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Initiated emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Radiology Associates of Englewood and Venice
Venice, FL
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Ensured comprehensive patient care by managing orders, IVs/labs, pre-meds, and procedure preparation.
- Applied critical thinking skills while providing moderate sedation under physician supervision.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and operative site conditions.
- Other duties performed include triage, prescription refills, assisting with the training of new nursing staff members, monitoring and ordering all department medications (including crash cart and controlled meds), and supplies.
- Educated family members on post-operative care instructions for their loved one.
Registered Nurse
St Lucy's Surgery Center at Community Eye Center
Port Charlotte, FL
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Cross-trained in pre-op holding, OR, and post-op.
- Started all IVs, prepped patients' eyes, and monitored vitals.
- Documented procedure and assisted CRNA.
- Monitored patients' vitals, applied a protective eye patch, and reviewed discharge instructions.
- Responsible for documenting, monitoring, and ordering crash cart medications and sedation medications for the CRNA.
Vascular Access/PICC Nurse
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte, FL
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Conducted PICC and midline placements in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Provided expertise in performing difficult IV starts hospital-wide.
- Supported nurses with expert advice on handling intricate vascular access situations.
- Managed data collection, recording, and supply ordering for the department.
- Led a comprehensive 2-hour IV boot camp class for newly hired nurses during orientation.
- Analyzed current PICC line insertion and maintenance policies.
- Optimized patient care through efficient insertion and maintenance of PICC lines.
- Educated patients on maintaining proper line care.
Cardiac Rehab Nurse
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda
Punt Gorda, FL
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Conducted interviews to evaluate suitability for Phase II Cardiac Rehab.
- Managed monitoring of VS and ECG during physical activity periods.
- Completed monthly progress reports of patients in the program.
- Integrated into Phase I Cardiac Rehab program at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte Hospital, educating inpatients on cardiac lifestyle changes.
Oncology Nurse
Florida Cancer Specialists
Fort Myers, FL
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Safely administered chemotherapy, biotherapy products, and injections in a fast-paced outpatient clinic.
- Conducted a chemotherapy education class for patients and their families.
- Managed prescription refills and triaging effectively.
Oncology Nurse
Massachusetts General Cancer Center
Concord, MA
10.2009 - 01.2013
- Administered chemotherapy regimens safely in outpatient infusion clinic.
- Handled all aspects of patient chemotherapy education, managed treatment side effects, and facilitated prescription refills for a dedicated physician.
- Conducted triage nursing and prior authorizations for the entire office on rotation.
- Worked with LMR, Meditech/Citrix, COE, and Lynx.
Registered Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Cheshire Medical Center
Keene, NH
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Simultaneously managed care for 7-9 patients, providing bedside assistance and medications.
- Employed MAK, Unity, and Soarian systems for documenting patient care.
- Monitored and communicated patients' condition changes, implementing timely interventions.
Education
Associate - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA05.2008
Skills
- Discharge planning
- Case management
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Medical documentation
- Time management
- Utilization review
Certification
- Registered Nurse, #RN9352577, 06/01/08
- Compact license, 03/2024 to 03/2026
- ACLS (AHA), 03/2024 to 03/2026
- BLS (AHA), 03/2024 to 03/2026
- NIHSS, 04/2024 to 03/2026
Timeline
RN Case Manager
HCA Healthcare Fawcett Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 11.2024
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Radiology Associates of Englewood and Venice
03.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
St Lucy's Surgery Center at Community Eye Center
08.2017 - 03.2021
Vascular Access/PICC Nurse
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte
02.2016 - 03.2017
Cardiac Rehab Nurse
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda
08.2014 - 02.2016
Oncology Nurse
Florida Cancer Specialists
03.2013 - 10.2015
Oncology Nurse
Massachusetts General Cancer Center
10.2009 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Cheshire Medical Center
10.2008 - 10.2009
Associate - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College