Jennifer Burke
Alexander,AR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
CARTI
02.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- 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.
- Increased efficiency of the urology department by implementing streamlined processes for documentation and patient flow.
- Managed complex caseloads of patients with various urological disorders, ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted physicians in performing urologic procedures, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN
Arkansas Heart Hospital- Encore Medical Center ICU
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided care for patients post op vein/vascular procedures, surgical procedures, etc
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Continued management of the critically ill patient, which may include multiple titration drips, ventilated and/sedated patients, frequent vascular and neurological status checks, etc
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
RN
Saline Health Systems (Specialty Clinics: Wound Care, Urology, General Surgery, and Bariatrics)
05.2016 - 03.2022
- Wound Care
- Assess and provide care for patients that will aid in the healing process of various wound types, including but not limited to, surgical openings, diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, abscesses, and traumatic lacerations
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in wound care nursing.
- Enhanced patient healing by providing specialized wound care and treatment plans.
- Performed advanced wound therapies such as negative pressure therapy, debridement, and biologic dressings to optimize healing rates.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers by maintaining detailed records of wound assessments and treatment interventions.
- Order supplies and home health services for various patient populations, and provide education for increased compliance with recommendations for optimum wound healing
- Assist with sharp debridement
- Urology
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff in a high volume clinic to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and provide competent care for a highly complicated patient population
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing various urological surgeries.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive urology care and education.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment during urologic procedures, minimizing infection risks.
- Managed complex caseloads of patients with various urological disorders, ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted physicians in performing urologic procedures, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Experience with intravesical chemotherapy bladder instillation procedures and precautions
- Assist with in office procedures to include cystoscopy, ureteral stent removal, hydrocele aspiration, urethral catheter placement and irrigation, etc
- General Surgery
- Room patient and assess vital signs and chief complaint for the visit
- Set up equipment and assist physician with exams, procedures, and post operative wound dressing changes
- Enter orders, send appropriate prescriptions and authorized refills as ordered by the physician
- Enter vitals and other pertinent information accurately into the electronic medical record
- Bariatrics
- Assist the bariatric team to help facilitate and coordinate the most appropriate patient pathway for bariatric surgery
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of specialized physicians to coordinate and insure optimal health and clearance prior to surgery
- Confirm and help reinforce the importance of accurate completion of all forms, tests, labs, and studies prior to and during the process of the bariatric work up
RN
Baptist Health Medical Center
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Care for patients pre/postoperative trauma surgery, neurosurgery, and abdominal/thoracic surgery
- Continued management of the critically ill patient, including, but not limited to, titration of vasopressor medications, head to toe assessments, in depth neurological status assessment, management of the intubated patient with the use of mechanical ventilation, and ongoing coordination of care
- Collaborated with case managers and social workers to facilitate timely discharges from the Surgical ICU, ensuring appropriate follow-up care arrangements were in place for each patient.
- Managed complex medication regimens by administering intravenous medications, titrating drips based on clinical parameters, and monitoring for potential side effects or interactions.
- Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or tracheostomies, ensuring proper set-up and maintenance of aseptic technique.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' needs by collaborating with physicians to modify treatment plans based on evolving clinical conditions or preferences expressed by family members.
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries in high-risk patients, reducing overall incidence rates on the unit.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families, easing anxieties and guiding them through the complex medical environment.
Education
RN – Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR01.2011
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge Planning
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
- Central Line Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient Advocacy
- Compassionate Care
- Collaborative Practice
Certification
- BLS – Basic Life Support, AHA – American Heart Association
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA - American Heart Association
- RN – Registered Nurse, ASBN – Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Specialties
- SICU- Surgical/ Trauma Intensive Care Unit, 6yrs
- Wound Clinic, 3yrs
- Urology Clinic, 3yrs
- General Surgery/Bariatrics, 1yr
Timeline
RN
CARTI
02.2023 - Current
RN
Arkansas Heart Hospital- Encore Medical Center ICU
03.2022 - 02.2023
RN
Saline Health Systems (Specialty Clinics: Wound Care, Urology, General Surgery, and Bariatrics)
05.2016 - 03.2022
RN
Baptist Health Medical Center
08.2011 - 08.2017
RN – Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools of Little Rock
Similar Profiles
Jimmy WadeJimmy Wade
Medical Laboratory Technician at CARTIMedical Laboratory Technician at CARTI
Rachel SiscoRachel Sisco
Infusion Nurse at CARTIInfusion Nurse at CARTI
Kelli Peckham BSN RNKelli Peckham BSN RN
Director of Perioperative Services at CARTIDirector of Perioperative Services at CARTI
Vicki BaldridgeVicki Baldridge
Realtor at Baxley-Penfield-Moudy RealtorsRealtor at Baxley-Penfield-Moudy Realtors
Omar Lewis JrOmar Lewis Jr
Inbound Outbound Operations Supervisor at Dollar General Distribution CenterInbound Outbound Operations Supervisor at Dollar General Distribution Center