Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
License
Certification
Timeline
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Keona Burrell

Pitcairn,PA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Nurse Telemetry

UPMC Travel Staffing
08.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in CERNER EMR.
  • Provided medical care to 5-7 patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
  • Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Allegheny Health Network Healthcare at Home
09.2018 - 10.2023
  • Provide home nursing care to home-bound patients: Case manage 30-35 patient, Access and de-access ports, Foley Catheter care and changes, Venipuncture, Chemo takedown, LVAD care and dressing changes, both basic and complicated wound care, and infusion administration
  • Proficient in Oasis, Home Care Home Base
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
  • Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
  • Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
  • Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
  • Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Used Oasis, Home Care Home Base to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
  • Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
  • Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.

Travel Nurse Telemetry

Supplemental Healthcare Agency
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provide care on 40 bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Assisting with acute treatment of patients diagnosed with Stroke, TIA, Seizure and other neurological disorders.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

Forbes Regional Hospital AHN
11.2017 - 12.2019
  • Provide care for progressive care patient population: Continuous Bi-pap therapy, Chronic ventilators, Care for Level 2 trauma patients
  • Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

UPMC – St. Margaret Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2018
  • Provide care for various patient populations: Step-down, Intensive Care Unit, Neurology, Telemetry, Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Surgery, Medical/Surgical.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms

Registered Nurse

UPMC – East
08.2013 - 12.2016
  • Responsibilities included: Patient assessment and thorough documentation, Medication administration, Telemetry, Peritoneal dialysis, Patient Care
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University (online)
Chicago, IL
02.2022

Associates in Nursing - undefined

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2014

Skills

  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • IV insertion
  • Wound care
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Patient care planning
  • Referral Coordination
  • Medical assessment
  • EMR / EHR
  • Clinical assessment
  • Care Coordination

References

Furnished upon request

License



RN, State of Pennsylvania                                                      Expires October 2025

RN, State of Maryland                                                            Expires January 2025

RN, State of North Carolina                                                   Expires July 2025                                                 

Certification

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

NIH Stroke Scale


Timeline

Travel Nurse Telemetry

UPMC Travel Staffing
08.2022 - Current

Travel Nurse Telemetry

Supplemental Healthcare Agency
03.2022 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Allegheny Health Network Healthcare at Home
09.2018 - 10.2023

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

Forbes Regional Hospital AHN
11.2017 - 12.2019

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

UPMC – St. Margaret Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2018

Registered Nurse

UPMC – East
08.2013 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University (online)

Associates in Nursing - undefined

Community College of Allegheny County

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