Jennifer Burton, BSN, RN
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Autonomous Registered Nurse with 9 years of fruitful experience in patient care, specializing in surgical nursing with a sub-specialized emphasis on vascular surgery. Recognized consistently for contributions to success in surgical industry, backed by training in both hospital and clinical settings. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy to efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN III, Clinic Nurse - Cardiology/Vascular Clinics
UAMS Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures and appointments for patients in collaboration with varying cardiologists, vascular surgeons and nurse practitioners.
- Educated patients and family by thoroughly explaining process and procedure of tests ordered and answered questions clearly and concisely.
- Verified insurance coverages, communicated with coworkers to obtain prior authorizations, coordinated referrals and scheduled accordingly.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments, and reviewed medical history.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Performed triage on incoming clinic patients for clinic of 30+ providers, seeing 30-90 patients per day.
- Triaged patient phone calls, notated nursing notes in chart and delegated tasks to appropriate support staff to facilitate patient care.
Vascular Interventional Suite RN Circulator/Scrub
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action as circulating nurse, radiology tech and endovascular scrub nurse, when needed.
- Utilized voice as patient advocate during procedures while patients were under moderate sedation.
- Kept daily optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads by reordering supplies from various accounts and sources.
- Used Athena to process patient information, schedule upcoming procedures and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
- Verified insurance coverage and communicated with coworkers to obtain pre-authorizations.
- Coordinated with patients, coworkers, transportation companies and dialysis centers to set up vascular surgical procedures for 12 vascular surgeons
OR Circulator Travel Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various surgeries and procedures, including cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, endovascular, endoscopy, general, and podiatry specialties as circulating nurse, in 5-room operating room suites facility, completing up to 20 cases per day.
- Documented all patient interactions and interventions in Meditech EMR, including surgeries performed, staff in room, surgical counts, supplies utilized during case, etc.
- Implemented interventions, including medication administration to sterile fields, catheter insertion, safe patient positioning and surgical skin preps.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN II - Circulating Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Participated proficiently in number of surgical specialties as RN circulator: general, vascular, neurosurgery, ENT, ortho trauma, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, robotics, bariatrics, colorectal, endoscopy, oral/maxillofacial and plastics as circulating nurse.
- Documented all patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR, including surgeries performed, staff in room, surgical counts, and supplies utilized during case.
- Collaborated with inter-disciplinary team to care for patients via surgical intervention on acute, chronic and emergently critical patients in department of 23 surgical suites in over 800-bed level II trauma hospital
- Utilized patient information obtained from pre-op interviews concerning surgery being performed, laterality, allergies, consent forms, and any patient questions to ensure patient safety prior to surgery.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing - RN To BSN Online
Downers Grove, IL06.2017
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2014
Associate's Degree - General Studies/Health Sciences
Arkansas State University - Beebe
Beebe, AR12.2010
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Team Coordination
- Patient Advocacy
- EMR / EHR
- Operating room preparations
- Medical Supply Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Clinical Quality Improvement
Accomplishments
- Utilized various EMR systems with proficiency: EPIC, Athena, Meditech, VISTA and PACS for combined total of 11 years.
- Used Microsoft Word to improve multiple forms of paperwork utilized in clinical setting.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets, medication lists, physician preferences, & medical rep lists.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, consent forms and physician instructions to patients.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
References
Mariah Camp, MHA
UAMS Assistant Cardiovascular Service Line Admin/COM Cardiology Division Admin
4301 W. Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 259-8757
Jaeda Oliver, RN
RN - Long-term Rehab Unit
Fort Roots Dr., North Little Rock, AR 72114
(920) 470-7536
Kacie Cargill, RN
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons - Clinic Nurse Manager
3201 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX
(512) 663-5281
Melissa Brisco, RN, CNOR
Baptist Health Medical Center – Main Operating Room Charge Nurse
9601 Baptist Health Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 765-8189
Gail Behringer, RN
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons - PRN RN, Retired Nurse Manager for 20+ years
3201 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX
(512) 410-9941
Ashley Stout
Medical Rep for Cook Medical
(210) 508-8780
Clinical Rep for CR Bard, Peripheral Intervention Section
(512) 750-7396
Dr. John K. Politz, MD
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons - Vascular Surgeon
1010 W. 40th St., Austin, TX 78756
(512) 422-6055
Licenses & Certifications
Arkansas RN License
- R096807
- Unencumbered
- Active, expires in 3/31/2024
Texas RN License
- 976984
- Unencumbered
- Inactive as of 3/31/2022
ACLS Certification
- Active, expires 6/28/2023
BLS Certification
- Active, expires 3/2023
Timeline
RN III, Clinic Nurse - Cardiology/Vascular Clinics
UAMS Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Vascular Interventional Suite RN Circulator/Scrub
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons
07.2018 - 01.2022
OR Circulator Travel Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing
08.2017 - 06.2018
RN II - Circulating Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
07.2014 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing - RN To BSN Online
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Associate's Degree - General Studies/Health Sciences
Arkansas State University - Beebe
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