Jennifer Burke
Westchester
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Dayton Children's Hospital, excelling in emergency response and patient assessments. Proven ability to implement evidence-based strategies, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. Strong clinical judgment and compassionate care foster positive outcomes, while effectively educating families and advocating for patients' needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dayton Children's Hospital Emergency Department
02.2023 - Current
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Beacon Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
03.2018 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as an Interim Manager for the Pre-operative and Post Anesthesia Care Units.
- Served as Charge Nurse in Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care Units.
Registered Nurse
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
05.2004 - 10.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami University
Oxford, OH06-2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami University
Oxford, OH06-2004
High School Diploma -
Mount Notre Dame High School
Reading, OH05-2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Emergency response
- High level of autonomy
- Emergency procedures
- Emergency care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- ENPC - Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
- CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dayton Children's Hospital Emergency Department
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Beacon Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
03.2018 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
05.2004 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami University
High School Diploma -
Mount Notre Dame High School
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