Katerina Burk
Stafford,VA
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Skagit Regional Health, adept in patient assessments and acute care. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and chronic disease management, complemented by a compassionate approach to patient and family advocacy. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and recovery outcomes, leveraging expertise in EMR software and oxygen saturation standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Red Cross Volunteer
Red Cross of America
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Coordinated with local government to provide resources to clients.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
COVID-19 Tester
Skagit County Public Health
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
- Administered and interpreted infrared temperature scans, blood samples, and surveys.
- Assessed vitals while adhering to PPE requirements and other restrictions.
- Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
- Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
- Protected individual confidentiality as prescribed by local, state, and federal mandates.
- Assisted with development and implementation of COVID-19 protocols to establish detailed and clear guidelines.
- Maintained safe and sanitary environment by conducting regular disinfecting and cleaning measures.
- Educated staff and visitors on importance of proper hygiene and social distancing to practice protective measures and avoid infection transmission.
- Followed CDC guidelines to establish accuracy and compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Removed samples of materials following good practices to achieve accurate test results.
- Specialized in conducting COVID tests with accuracy and precision.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Skagit County Public Health
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to patient and institution.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves and PAPR.
- Maintained safe and sterile environment for optimum patient treatment.
- Upheld correct protocols for infection prevention and control
Registered Nurse
Skagit Regional Health
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Hospice Volunteer
Hospice of the Northwest
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Offered patients emotional and social support by listening, reading and playing non-strenuous games.
- Made home visits to patients outside of medical facilities to offer additional support.
- Supported families through difficult transitions and answered questions.
- Restocked and organized supplies for patients, caregivers and volunteers.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Serve hospice patients through companionship and other duties while maintaining universal health precautions, upholding confidentiality and, patient's rights and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Assisted care team with administrative requirements of treatment delivery.
- Restocked and organized supplies for patients, caregivers and volunteers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Newark, NJ01.2019
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistance Certificate Program
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Physiology
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06.2017
Skills
- Medical terminology understanding
- Vital Signs Collection and Documentation
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Medical Terminology
- Attention to Detail
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Documentation accuracy
- EMR Software
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient assessments
- Insulin medication assistance
- Intravenous therapy
- Family planning services education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic disease management
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Tracheostomy care
- Oxygen saturation standards
Certification
- Washington State RN Licensure (RN60920441)
- American Heart Association (AHA) healthcare provider BLS
- HIV/AIDS bloodborne pathogens training
- Multi State RN License (application pending)
Timeline
Red Cross Volunteer
Red Cross of America
06.2021 - 07.2024
COVID-19 Tester
Skagit County Public Health
12.2020 - 02.2021
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Skagit County Public Health
12.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Skagit Regional Health
04.2019 - 02.2021
Hospice Volunteer
Hospice of the Northwest
01.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistance Certificate Program
Skagit Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Physiology
Central Washington University
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