Keith Burgess
Abram
Mount Pleasant,Utah
Summary
Adept Trauma Nurse from Intermountain Healthcare, specializing in emergency management and providing compassionate care. Excelled in administering life-saving interventions, significantly enhancing patient survival rates. Demonstrated adaptability and critical thinking in high-pressure environments, fostering continuous improvement in patient care protocols. Mentored new staff, ensuring high-quality trauma care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Trauma Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
01.2012 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals across departments to ensure multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Consistently maintained composure under pressure while quickly assessing traumatic injuries and initiating life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient satisfaction by quickly identifying and addressing individual patient needs and concerns.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, regularly reviewing and updating protocols to align with current best practices.
- Developed strong rapport with multidisciplinary team members by actively participating in case conferences, providing valuable insights on patient progress and challenges faced in trauma nursing care.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring comprehensive treatment.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care while addressing medical needs promptly.
- Administered life-saving interventions for patients in critical condition, significantly improving chances of survival.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members by sharing clinical expertise and supporting their ongoing growth as trauma nurses.
- Facilitated discharge planning for smooth transitions from acute care settings to rehabilitation facilities or home environments.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Ogden, UT 05.2001 -
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Airway Management
Emergency Management
Emotional Support
Intravenous therapy
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Trauma Nursing Core Course
Medication and IV administration
Patient Care Assessment
Direct Patient Care
Wound Care
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Excellent Communication
Compassionate and Caring
Adaptability and Flexibility
Critical Thinking
Infection Control
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Emergency Diagnostics
Cardiac monitors
Neonatal Resuscitation
Timeline
Trauma Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
01.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Weber State University
05.2001 -
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