KARELIS BURKE
NAPLES,FL
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.
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
Physicians Regional Medical Center
2020.12 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- 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.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- 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.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
CNA
Physicians Regional Medical Center
2009.03 - 2020.01
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Unit Coordinator
Physicians Regional Medical Center
2007.02 - 2020.01
- Streamlined patient admissions by efficiently managing and organizing medical records.
- Enhanced unit efficiency by maintaining up-to-date patient information and coordinating interdisciplinary care.
- Boosted communication between healthcare providers with accurate scheduling of patient appointments and procedures.
- Facilitated communication between departments for improved collaboration and project success.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining filing systems and organizing documents.
- Implemented new office procedures to improve workflow efficiency while reducing administrative errors.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
- Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liceo Jose Isidro Silva
VenezuelaBachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science
National University College - Bayamon
Bayamon, PR2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
EDP University of Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR2020
Skills
- Supply Restocking
- Health screening
- Unit Administration
- Care Planning
- Lab result interpretation
- Chart updating
- Mobility Assistance
- Data Collection
- Emergency Response
- Nursing staff leadership
- Vaccine administration
- Precepting
- Medical assessment
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Licensed BLS - Basic Life Support
- Licensed ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
Physicians Regional Medical Center
2020.12 - Current
CNA
Physicians Regional Medical Center
2009.03 - 2020.01
Unit Coordinator
Physicians Regional Medical Center
2007.02 - 2020.01
High School Diploma -
Liceo Jose Isidro Silva
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science
National University College - Bayamon
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
EDP University of Puerto Rico
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Licensed BLS - Basic Life Support
- Licensed ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
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