Jennifer Burleson RN9375874
Live Oak,FL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse Corectional
MHM Services
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
Director of Nursing
MHM Services
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Served as liaison between nursing leadership, hospital administration, medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Evaluated work performance of 15-20 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Engaged with local educational institutions to support recruitment and retention of highly skilled nurses, contributing to robust pipeline of qualified professionals entering workforce.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Correctional Registered Nurse
MHM Services
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed emergency situations effectively, performing life-saving interventions as necessary.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Promoted safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing spread of communicable diseases within facility.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Director of Nursing
MHM Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Evaluated work performance of 25-30 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Continuous Quality Improvement Nurse
MHM Services
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Used data to build organizational knowledge base and made recommendations for program change and improvement.
- Assessed ongoing operations against standards.
- Collaborated to set program milestones and key performance indicators and supported impact narrative for external communications.
- Maintained current clinical knowledge by participating in hands-on patient care.
- Conducted gap analyses to identify areas requiring attention, developing targeted action plans that addressed specific issues.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
- Compiled review data and produced detailed reports for use by auditors
Correctional Registered Nurse
MHM Services
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Reduced incidents of self-harm among inmates by providing mental health support and crisis intervention services.
- Supported newly hired nurses through mentorship initiatives, sharing knowledge and expertise to help them succeed in correctional nursing environment.
- Developed professional relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and corrections officers to foster teamwork in delivering quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry ICU Float
LakeShore Hospital
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Florida Community College
Madison, FL12.2013
Skills
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Examination
- Attention to Detail
- Nursing Documentation
- Instrument Sterilization
- Psychiatric Nursing
- CPR/AED
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Infection Control
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse Corectional
MHM Services
05.2023 - 05.2024
Director of Nursing
MHM Services
03.2021 - 05.2023
Correctional Registered Nurse
MHM Services
01.2020 - 03.2021
Director of Nursing
MHM Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
Continuous Quality Improvement Nurse
MHM Services
05.2018 - 01.2019
Correctional Registered Nurse
MHM Services
10.2015 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry ICU Float
LakeShore Hospital
05.2014 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Florida Community College
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