Heather Burkey
Dallas,TX
Summary
A compassionate registered nurse dedicated to building a career in caring for patients and becoming part of a patient-focused team. A reliable and hard worker who's experienced in problem-solving and time management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Resident
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Full time employment
- 4 months of medical-surgical, step down, and telemetry units.
- Up to one month each of the following: ICU, Emergency Department, Mental health, Primary Care/Specialty clinics, Interdisciplinary Team development.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Demonstrated wound management techniques for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Applied effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Server/Bartender
Virgin Hotels
11.2019 - Current
- Part time - Full time employment
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivate warm relationships with regular guests.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Dining Room Server
Hotel ZaZa
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Full time employment
- Built amenities and orders in a timely and organized manner to ensure prompt delivery in less than 30 minutes.
- Worked as a team to guarantee top-tier service.
- Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth department operations.
- Frequently communicated with kitchen staff to stay up to date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
Dining Room Server
Omni Hotel
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Full time employment
- Fast-paced culture with a strong focus on effective time management and efficiency.
- Checked outgoing orders for quality and accuracy of setup and delivery in less than 30 minutes.
- Delivered amenities and arranged in guests' rooms to ensure warm welcome.
- Retrieved trays and maintained clean, organized, and safe environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Dallas, TX05.2023
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2021
El Centro College
Dallas, TX05.2021
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Vaccine administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Patient assessments
- IV insertions and setup
- Catheter insertion/removal
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - 12/2024
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - 10/2025
- Registered Nurse - License No: 1122574
Affiliations
- Bless the Children of Africa Mission 2022
Timeline
Post Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Resident
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Server/Bartender
Virgin Hotels
11.2019 - Current
Dining Room Server
Hotel ZaZa
04.2019 - 11.2019
Dining Room Server
Omni Hotel
06.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
The University of Texas At Arlington
El Centro College
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