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Fiona Burke

Odenton

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced formal training in nurse education. Well versed in education program, curricula, and lesson plan development. Focused on producing positive student outcome results when simultaneously providing high-quality care to patients.

Clinical nursing educator with strong expertise in developing and implementing curricula. Proven ability to foster team collaboration and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in patient care, clinical procedures, and educational best practices. Reliable and focused on achieving results in healthcare education.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in clinical education and hands-on patient care. Spearheaded multiple training programs, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and improved clinical outcomes. Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking abilities through successful team collaborations and problem-solving initiatives.

Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Vigilant and conscientious about isolating and resolving concerns.

Healthcare professional with robust foundation in clinical instruction and patient care. Proven track record in developing impactful training programs that elevate clinical standards. Committed to fostering collaborative environment and adapting to dynamic healthcare needs. Expertise in clinical skills, patient education, and curriculum development.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse Instructor

Anne Arundel Community College
10.2021 - Current
  • Introduce nursing student to caring for patients at the bedside
  • Teach Head-to-Toe Assessments, vital signs, baths, ambulating patients
  • Introduce students to Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
  • Develop collaborative communication and relationships with patients, unit staff, physicians, and auxiliary staff
  • Coach and guide student to develop praxis and self care
  • Teach students to identify patients’ diagnoses and connecting care plans with medications ordered
  • Introduce students to cardiac monitoring
  • Evaluate and observe students performing patients’ assessment then giving them positive and effective feedback to promote learning

Stroke Center Program Coordinator

Anne Arundel Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
  • Quality and safety metrics monitoring
  • Stroke data abstraction
  • Facilitate monthly multi-disciplinary stroke committee meetings
  • Develop and maintain stroke education modules for hospital clinical staff, auxiliary staff
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and inpatient units to update and maintain stroke policies and procedures
  • Teach NIHSS classes
  • Teach staff neuro education classes
  • Onboarding of all clinical staff
  • Presentations at hospital councils on stroke care processes
  • Develop and implement changes to enhance program
  • Community education and presentations
  • Attend and present at local state stroke quarterly consortium
  • Attend stroke conferences, work groups
  • Joint Commission and State Readiness process/data preparation
  • Lead our team during Joint Commission and State Surveys
  • Lead task forces for performance improvement projects/programs
  • Collaborate with hospital care teams on stroke care process and performance measures
  • Facilitate and collaborate with stroke support programs and stroke mentoring programs
  • Coordinate stroke care programs and activities with therapy staff
  • Work with Community Department on stroke and heart health activities for our local community
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
  • Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to program participants through prompt response times and attentive assistance with inquiries or concerns.
  • Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Implemented evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness, utilizing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
  • Monitored performance metrics closely to evaluate areas requiring intervention or adjustment, making data-informed decisions that contributed positively towards overall results.
  • Created comprehensive reports on program progress, presenting findings to stakeholders and adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Developed effective communication strategies for improved collaboration among team members, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Cultivated a collaborative work culture by encouraging open communication channels among team members which led increased job satisfaction rates amongst employees.
  • Championed program improvement initiatives based on stakeholder feedback, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to excellence.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of program deliverables, maintaining project schedules and meeting objectives.
  • Improved team collaboration with establishment of regular coordination meetings and updates.
  • Strengthened internal communication with creation of shared online workspace, enhancing project coordination.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials for volunteers, elevating quality of program delivery.
  • Facilitated partnerships with local organizations to expand program offerings, broadening community impact.
  • Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify community requirements, shaping future program development.
  • Spearheaded volunteer recognition program that boosted volunteer retention and engagement.
  • Enhanced community outreach by developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies.
  • Monitored and evaluated program outcomes, applying findings to refine and improve future initiatives.
  • Delivered detailed program reports to stakeholders, showcasing success and reach of initiatives.
  • Elevated participant feedback by implementing comprehensive survey system, leading to significant program improvements.
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
  • Monitored programming trends to keep content relevant and up-to-date.
  • Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs.
  • Analyzed viewer data and adjusted programming lineup to maximize potential viewership.

Charge Nurse of Medical Surgical Unit and Neurology Unit

10.2012 - 10.2017
  • Patient care at the bedside
  • Bed assignment of patient from other Departments
  • Staff daily assignment
  • Short term and long term staffing and scheduling
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy skills
  • Phlebotomy skills
  • Medication administration
  • Patient and family education
  • Precept and mentor staff
  • Collaborate with Doctors, Physicians Assistants and Nurse Practitioners for best patient care outcomes
  • Care Recovery with patients and families
  • Collaborate with Care Management Team for Discharge Plans
  • Arrange and coordinate patients’ discharge to home, Rehabilitation facilities
  • Attend daily hospital-wide bed board meetings
  • Arrange and coordinate patients’ inter-hospital transfers
  • Annual staff evaluations
  • Counsel staff and conduct discipline
  • Interdepartmental communication
  • Councils and Committees work
  • Super User for EPIC, Telemetry, bedside shift report and more
  • Lead and support in Rapid Response and Code Blue
  • Support staff as needed with challenging patients and families
  • Conduct chart audits to meet core measures
  • Joint Commission readiness survey and preparedness
  • Conduct daily staff huddles and multidisciplinary rounds
  • Schedule and facilitate staff meetings
  • Unit projects and staff education
  • Resource and expertise to other units in hospitals
  • Strategic planning at Rapid Improvement Events(RIE)
  • Attending stroke house-wide meeting and Tumor Board meeting for program research and planning
  • Education and guide staff to comply with stoke guidelines
  • Write and present Evidence-based practice grants to improve nursing practices
  • Evaluate grants submitted by various units to meet Evidence –based practice guidelines and standards of care

Clinical Nurse and Charge Nurse on Medical Surgical Unit

02.2006 - 02.2012
  • Head to toe assessment of patients
  • Manage and coordinate patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Obtain lab specimen
  • Delegate and collaborate with Patient Care Tech
  • Support and education staff on unit
  • Receive doctors’ order and execute them
  • Telemetry monitoring of patients
  • Charge Nurse on the night or evening shifts
  • Precept, train, teach and mentor staff
  • Scheduling of staff and their patient assignments
  • Bed assignments of patients coming to unit
  • Care recovery
  • Collaboration with Hospital Coordinator (HOC)
  • Assist with staff training for annual skills day
  • Annual staff evaluations
  • Conflict resolution with staff
  • Attend Council and committee meetings for my Unit
  • Unit representative to Professional Nurses Council
  • Council member for the inception of our hospital-wide Research Council

Office Manager

A-Wayne Heating and Cooling, LLC
03.2002 - 03.2005
  • Customer relations
  • Schedule work orders and appointments
  • Pay all company bills
  • Organized payroll
  • Develop an efficient and effective electronic filing system
  • Generate contracts for job proposals

Guidance Counselor & Wraparound Coordinator

Easton Area Middle School
06.1999 - 02.2002
  • Communicate on a daily basis with students and parents regarding education and behavior plans
  • Collaborative work families, school personnel and community liaison
  • Complete reports to funding sources
  • Grant writing and application
  • Create and maintain students schedules
  • Assist with academic testing based on state mandates
  • Teach life skills classes
  • Coordinate and facilitate students’ wraparound meetings

Director

Girls Incorporated
01.1992 - 06.1999
  • Hire and retain staff
  • Designed and conducted new staff orientation
  • Staff evaluations and trainings
  • Worked collaboratively with State Department of Child Welfare to maintain licenses
  • Care directly for children
  • Develop and execute daily lesion plans

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
02.2020

BSN -

Notre Dame of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
05.2013

A.A. S - Nursing

Prince Georges Community College
Largo, Maryland
12.2005

B.S - Psychology and Education

City College of New York
Manhattan, New York
01.1992

Skills

  • Patient safety
  • Quality improvement
  • Clinical research
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Clinical expertise
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Task prioritization
  • Healthcare technology
  • Time management abilities

Affiliations

  • American Heart and Stroke Association (AHA/ASA)
  • American Association of Neuroscience Nursing (AANN)
  • Chesapeake AANN
  • American Nursing Association (ANA)

Phone

cell, 410-490-6428

Personal Information

Title: Stroke Center Program Coordinator

Licensurecertifications

  • Registered Nurse
  • ACLS
  • CPR
  • CMRN
  • NIHSS
  • Board Certified Medical Surgical Nurse

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Instructor

Anne Arundel Community College
10.2021 - Current

Stroke Center Program Coordinator

Anne Arundel Medical Center
08.2017 - Current

Charge Nurse of Medical Surgical Unit and Neurology Unit

10.2012 - 10.2017

Clinical Nurse and Charge Nurse on Medical Surgical Unit

02.2006 - 02.2012

Office Manager

A-Wayne Heating and Cooling, LLC
03.2002 - 03.2005

Guidance Counselor & Wraparound Coordinator

Easton Area Middle School
06.1999 - 02.2002

Director

Girls Incorporated
01.1992 - 06.1999

BSN -

Notre Dame of Maryland

A.A. S - Nursing

Prince Georges Community College

B.S - Psychology and Education

City College of New York

Master of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Fiona Burke