Isabel Burgess

• Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
• Established strong connections with families and children through open communication and positive feedback.
• Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
• Balanced playtime and screen time to enhance fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills development.
• Maintained cleanliness in children's areas to promote a safe and organized environment.
• Bathed, dressed, and supported teeth brushing during bedtime routines.
• Washed and ironed children's clothing to maintain neatness at all times.
• Communicated daily updates to parents regarding behavior, routines, and needs.
• Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
• Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.

• Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly to licensed nursing staff.
• Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while maintaining dignity and comfort.
• Repositioned residents and supported mobility to help prevent skin breakdown and falls.
• Documented daily care, intake, output, and resident observations accurately in records.
• Followed infection control procedures and maintained clean, safe patient-care environments.
• Communicated resident concerns clearly to nursing team to support care plan updates.
• Prevented pressure ulcer development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.

• Interacted with customers during peak periods to create a fun, positive environment.
• Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
• Prepared and served brand-specific café beverages with emphasis on speed, quality, and consistency.
• Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
• Enhanced customer loyalty through effective communication and resolution of issues.
• Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Worked in various locations

• Honoree of Pi Theta Kappa
• PTK transfer Scholarship Recipient
• NSLS Member
• Research Project: Nutritional Educational Project targeted toward UCCS Family Development Center- How parents can get involved in creating healthy easy meals for children to increase nutrients in their diet

• Honoree of NSLS- National Society of Leadership and Success
• NSLS Scholarship Recipient
• 3.55 GPA
• NSLS Member

Cumulative GPA: 3.46

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Fundamentals of Nursing Care

Life Care Center of Pueblo | Pueblo, CO

Caring for the Childbearing Family

UcHealth Parkview Medical Center - 5th Floor | Pueblo, CO

Caring for Adults I

UcHealth Parkview Medical Center - 3SW | Pueblo, CO

Caring for Children and Families

YMCA | Children's Hospital Colorado | Goodnight Elementary School | Middle School Vision and Hearing Screening

Dynamics of Behavioral Health

Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (State Hospital) | Pueblo, CO

Clinical Practicum I

UcHealth Memorial Hospital Central - 5C Neurology | Colorado Springs, CO

Caring for Adults II (In Progress)

UcHealth Memorial Hospital Central | Colorado Springs, CO