Heather L. Burchfield
Kimberly
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 12 years of experience in Medsurg Nursing. Experienced in fast paced hospital settings, assessing, and caring for diverse patient populations from admission to discharge. Skilled at applying evidence-based nursing care to enhance quality of care. Plan, direct, and evaluate overall nursing care and functions as a charge nurse. Proficient at engaging patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to promote a united approach. Proactive and organized with a passionate commitment to patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHARGE NURSE - RN
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
11.2014 - Current
- Compassionate Charge Nurse with a natural affinity toward looking after patients and a personal commitment to quality care
- Experienced in various aspects of nursing management, overseeing operations, assisting physicians with procedures, administration and documentation of medications, discharge planning, medical record review, and post-op care
- Demonstrated accountability by overseeing RNs, LPNs, and PCTs.
- Review medical documentation and medical records
- Experienced in various assessment techniques, evaluation of symptoms for chronic and acute diseases, and implementation of treatment plan
- Oversee over 60 employees working in a 42-bed surgical acute care unit
- Organize work assignments of nurses/PCTs and monitor performance
- Hold regular meetings to hear staff concerns, address issues, and resolve any possible conflicts
LABOR AND DELIVERY - RN
St. Vincent's East
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Cared for patients throughout the labor and delivery process from admission through discharge
- Provided emotional and physical support while guiding the patient and their family through labor, delivery, and postpartum periods
- Collaborated as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, responsible for a 1:1 nurse patient ratio during labor and 1:5 during the postpartum period
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated patient condition as appropriate
- Provided patient and family education on labor, pain, and newborn care
- Assisted physician during delivery, treatment, examination, and surgical procedures
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound dressing
- Discharge planning
- Medical record review
- Healthcare education
- Treatment planning
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Detail-oriented
- Organized & efficient
- Extremely fast learner
- Excel under pressure
- Compassionate
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Calm and composed
- Mentoring and coaching
- Patient care
- Staff supervision
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Alabama, 1-140406
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association,
Accomplishments
2021 winner of the Ida V Moffett award.
Timeline
CHARGE NURSE - RN
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
11.2014 - Current
LABOR AND DELIVERY - RN
St. Vincent's East
09.2013 - 01.2014
Associates of Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
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