Kathryn Burke

Registered Nurse, Neurology

Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital

08.2012 - Current

Enhance the quality of patient care through effective communication with interdisciplinary team members.
Collaborate with rehabilitation specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans that address both physical and cognitive needs of patients.
Promote patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
Lead a team of other RN's, LPN's and PCT's in the care of patients on the off-shifts, determine which changes in patient status require immediate attention of on-call providers, and communicate with providers when needed.
Increase patient satisfaction by establishing trusting relationships and addressing individual concerns promptly.
Enhance patient recovery by developing individualized rehabilitation plans and setting realistic goals.
Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Support patients'' emotional well-being, providing compassionate listening during difficult times in their healing journey.
Provide patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Educate patients and their families on rehabilitation processes, managing expectations, and fostering a supportive environment.
Promote independence in daily activities through the use of adaptive equipment, techniques, and personalized training sessions.
Optimize functional abilities of stroke patients through dedicated neurological assessments and early mobilization strategies.
Assess patients'' physical abilities and limitations to create tailored rehabilitation strategies that maximized their potential for improvement.
Advance the field of rehabilitation nursing by participating in professional development programs, applying new knowledge to improve clinical practice standards.
Manage complex wound care cases, utilizing advanced dressing techniques to promote timely healing while preventing complications such as infection or skin breakdowns.
Mentor new rehabilitation nurses, sharing expertise in evidence-based practices leading to successful integration within the team.
Implement fall prevention strategies within the facility resulting in decreased falls among high-risk patients.
Provide compassionate care while respecting patients'' unique backgrounds, values, and preferences throughout the treatment process.
Conduct thorough evaluations of functional status using standardized assessment tools to measure overall progress objectively over time.