Francisca Burkes
322 Roby Drive,MI
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse with over 19 years of critical care and emergency nursing experience, seeking an ICU RN position within the United States. Committed to delivering exceptional, individualized patient care and advocating for patients and families during critical health events.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry-Ford Plymouth-Emergency Department/float Henry Ford Fairlane-Respiratory Care
05.2013 - Current
- Delivered emergency and critical care for pediatric through adult populations.
- Provided comprehensive respiratory care, including ventilator management and breathing treatment.
- Administered medications, including those requiring pharmacist oversight.
- Served as charge nurse, overseeing staff and patient care operations. I worked as a preceptor for new staffs.
Registered Nurse
Garden City –ICU
Garden City
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided comprehensive care for critically ill patients, including trauma, medical, surgical, neuro, and cardiac cases.
- Managed advanced respiratory support, including ventilators, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
Registered Nurse
Sinai Grace Hospital –Emergency Department/ICU Float
Detroit, MI
02.2005 - 06.2023
- Delivered care across trauma, surgical, medical, neuro, and pediatric ICUs.
- Served as preceptor for new nurses and as charge nurse during assigned shifts.
- Effectively stabilized and treated critically ill and injured patients in the emergency department.
Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health-Level 1 Emergency Department &ICUs(Trauma/Medical/Surgical/Neuro/Cancer)
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Delivered acute care in a high-volume, Level 1 trauma setting.
- Managed critically ill patients across multiple ICU specialties.
- Performed rapid assessments and interventions for trauma and medical emergencies.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital ICU-Woodland
Houston, TX
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Provided intensive care management to diverse patient populations, including complex medical and surgical cases.
- Monitored and responded to rapid changes in patients’ condition using advanced critical care protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Capella University
Minnesota01.2024
Associate Degree - Science
Wayne County Community College
01.2021
Associate Degree - Science
University of Michigan-Dearborn
01.2012
Associate Degree - Science
Henry Ford Community College
01.2005
Skills
- Advanced patient assessment
- Critical thinking
- Mechanical ventilation
- Airway management
- Central line care
- Arterial line care
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Electronic Health record (EHR) systems
Certification
- Registered Nurse (State of Michigan, New Jersey, New York, California)
- BLS (current)
- ACLS (current)
- PALS (current)
- TNCC (current)
- ENPC (current)
Key Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Level 1 and Level 2 trauma centers.
- Expertise in individualized assessment and treatment of critically-ill or trauma patients.
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments.
- Proven ability to advocate effectively for patients and their families.
- Skilled in ventilator management, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen therapy, and comprehensive respiratory care.
- Leadership experience as a charge nurse and preceptor, training and supervising nursing staff.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Garden City –ICU
07.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health-Level 1 Emergency Department &ICUs(Trauma/Medical/Surgical/Neuro/Cancer)
05.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital ICU-Woodland
02.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Henry-Ford Plymouth-Emergency Department/float Henry Ford Fairlane-Respiratory Care
05.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sinai Grace Hospital –Emergency Department/ICU Float
02.2005 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Capella University
Associate Degree - Science
Wayne County Community College
Associate Degree - Science
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Associate Degree - Science
Henry Ford Community College