Linda Burke
Wisconsin Dells,WI
Summary
Highly experienced and dedicated nursing professional with over 20 years of career growth, showcasing strong leadership and decision-making skills. Excels in triage, mentoring, and patient education, while maintaining current clinical hands-on expertise. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a proven track record in successful conflict resolution. Skilled healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Committed to team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UW Rehab Hospital
10.2020 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Nursing Supervisor
Capitol Lakes Health Center
02.2017 - 10.2020
- Advised, coached, and mentored nursing staff, providing guidance and education on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
Registered Nurse
DIVINE SAVIOR HOSPITAL
04.2014 - 02.2018
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Registered Nurse
Home Health United
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Nursing Supervisor
CAPITOL LAKES HEALTH CENTER
12.2009 - 09.2015
- Provide leadership, and hands-on assistance to nursing staff for a 86 bed skilled nursing facility.
- Patient admissions, care planning, triage, and teaching.
- Successfully led key projects which resulted in improved team building and improved patient care.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, Colorado2013
ASSOCIATE -
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI2010
LPN Licensure -
Madison College
Madison, WI1996
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Med surg experience with current clinical skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- First Aid/BLS
- UW Greenbay CBRF Trainor Registry
- RN Licensure Wisconsin
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UW Rehab Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Capitol Lakes Health Center
02.2017 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Home Health United
09.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
DIVINE SAVIOR HOSPITAL
04.2014 - 02.2018
Nursing Supervisor
CAPITOL LAKES HEALTH CENTER
12.2009 - 09.2015
ASSOCIATE -
Madison Area Technical College
LPN Licensure -
Madison College
- First Aid/BLS
- UW Greenbay CBRF Trainor Registry
- RN Licensure Wisconsin
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -
Colorado Technical University
Similar Profiles
Brittany BrownBrittany Brown
Student Registered Nurse Intern at UW Medicine - Women's and Children's HospitalStudent Registered Nurse Intern at UW Medicine - Women's and Children's Hospital
Palkyi Gurgon KyapPalkyi Gurgon Kyap
Patient Care Technician at UW Health East HospitalPatient Care Technician at UW Health East Hospital
Alyssa SchroederAlyssa Schroeder
Surgical Technologist at UW Health University HospitalSurgical Technologist at UW Health University Hospital