Karen L. Burchfield
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Adjunct Faculty
Tennessee Wesleyan University
01.2023 - Current
- Develop masters level nursing curriculum.
- Educate using online educational platform.
- Learning assessment and outcome measurement to align with strategic goals.
- Engage with students to ensure success.
- Integration of a variety of learning methodologies.
- Support recruitment of students.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Transfer Center Nurse Manager/Educator
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2017 - Current
- Development of Bed Management/Transfer center program and patient flow.
- Management of transfer center staff, float pool nurses, and monitor technicians.
- Departmental budget for capital and minor equipment/Staffing FTE budget.
- Human Resource management/employee relations.
- Risk assessment, discipline, investigation and terminations.
Nurse Staff Development Specialist
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Project Manager CNE Accreditation; Lead Nurse Planner
- Responsible for Pediatric Emergency Medicine conference and securing donors.
- Disaster preparedness/Basic Life Support and Pediatric advanced Life Support training coordinator.
- Regional Pediatric Life Support co-chair
- Program/curriculum development and evaluation
- Assessment, design and evaluation of programs.
- Education Roundtable Chair
- Graduate nurse coordinator
- University of Tennessee dedicated Education Unit affiliation liaison.
- Development of new graduate nurse weekly reports.
Emergency Department Staff/Charge Nurse
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2004
Medical Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
University of Tennessee Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2003
Float, Neurology Lab, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
Emergency Department Technician
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.1997 - 10.1999
Nursing Adjunct Faculty
South College
01.2022
- Create instructional materials for classroom study and preparation for clinical experiences for nursing students.
- Assess student work in the simulation lab by reviewing test results, evaluating laboratory work, review medication administration and reading nurse journals.
Director Professional Nursing Practice
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2014
- Management of the nursing float pool.
- Management of the afterhours call center.
- Responsible for leadership development of nursing leadership at all levels.
- Leadership of shared governance connecting interdisciplinary teams.
Magnet Program Director
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2012
- Monitors progress and completes Magnet required documents and data.
- Development of annual report.
- Collaborates with nursing staff at all levels, to include interdisciplinary staff and leadership.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Leadership/Education Cum Laude
East Tennessee State University
01.2019
Masters of Science - Nursing Education
Middle Tennessee State University
01.2011
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
01.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College
01.1999
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Commitment to service quality
- Effective problem resolution
- Process improvement advocate
- Cross-functional collaboration
Timeline
Nursing Adjunct Faculty
Tennessee Wesleyan University
01.2023 - Current
Nursing Adjunct Faculty
South College
01.2022
Transfer Center Nurse Manager/Educator
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Director Professional Nursing Practice
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2014
Magnet Program Director
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2012
Nurse Staff Development Specialist
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2012
Medical Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
University of Tennessee Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2003
Emergency Department Staff/Charge Nurse
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2004
Float, Neurology Lab, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
Emergency Department Technician
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.1997 - 10.1999
Masters of Science - Nursing Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Leadership/Education Cum Laude
East Tennessee State University
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