Kemisha Burnett
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse 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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Damar Health
07.2024 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Director of Nursing
Options Behavioral Health
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Evaluated work performance of over 150 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Options Behavioral Health
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Planned and assigned workload to over 150-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Telephonic Triage Nurse
Community Physicians Network
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
Registered Nurse, Payroll, Scheduler, House Sup
Valle Vista Health Systems
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Trained and supervised employees on office policies and procedures.
Med Surg Registered Nurse
St Vincent's Public Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Fortis College
06-2019
High School Diploma -
Theodore Roosevelt High School
730W. 25th Ave, Gary, IN 4640706-2010
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Diabetes management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Vaccine administration
- Precepting
- Health screening
- Discharge coordination
- Chart updating
- Infectious disease control
- Lab result interpretation
- IV management
- ADL assistance
- Medical assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic disease management
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Feeding pumps
- Clinical judgment
- Seizure management
- G-tube care
- EMR systems
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Damar Health
07.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
Options Behavioral Health
10.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing
Options Behavioral Health
12.2022 - 10.2023
Telephonic Triage Nurse
Community Physicians Network
09.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Payroll, Scheduler, House Sup
Valle Vista Health Systems
04.2020 - 09.2021
Med Surg Registered Nurse
St Vincent's Public Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Fortis College
High School Diploma -
Theodore Roosevelt High School
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