Lydia Burnett
Registered Nurse, License #RN9540107
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, Step Down
Advent Health Orlando
New Smyrna Beach, FL
05.2023 - Current
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Conducted physical exams, ordered laboratory tests, and interpreted results for diagnosis.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
- Developed nursing care plans based on individual needs of each patient.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal quality of care for all patients.
- Assisted in the development of policies related to travel nursing practices.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment strategies for complex cases.
- Participated in educational activities designed to improve knowledge base regarding current practice trends in travel nursing field.
Travel Nurse RN, Step Down (Neuro)
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.
- Monitored critical patient safety utilizing validated assessment tools such as continuous infusions and patency of intravenous lines
- Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries.
- Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.
- Coordinated care for critical issues such as cerebral edema and intracranial pressure, hemodynamic instability and spinal injuries.
- Resuscitated and stabilized patients with complex cerebral injuries and disorders.
- Initiated action to reduce or correct risk in response to emergent data visualized on assessment tools and clinical observation.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines to provide safe patient care.
Float Travel Nurse RN, Step Down, Telemetry
Republic Health Resources (Cleveland Clinic)
Vero Beach, FL
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Evaluated intensive care 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.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse, ICU/PCU
Advent Health
Palm Coast, FL
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Assessed, monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Managed all facets of critical care including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Nursing Technician, ICU
Advent Health
Orange City, FL
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Performed basic treatments such as passive range of motion, simple dressing changes, skincare, thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, perineal care and glucose and urine testing.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, collected lab specimens, ambulated patients, addressed concerns, and drew blood.
- Observed patient conditions compassionately, listened attentively and reported abnormal changes to registered nurse verbally while also following up with patient.
- Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL07.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Supervision And Management
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL05.2017
Associate of Arts -
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL05.2015
Skills
- Critical care
- Patient Management
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Culturally-sensitive care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- NIH Stroke Certified
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Step Down
Advent Health Orlando
05.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse RN, Step Down (Neuro)
Baptist Medical Center
07.2022 - 02.2023
Float Travel Nurse RN, Step Down, Telemetry
Republic Health Resources (Cleveland Clinic)
10.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU/PCU
Advent Health
05.2020 - 09.2021
Nursing Technician, ICU
Advent Health
03.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Bachelor of Science - Supervision And Management
Daytona State College
Associate of Arts -
Northwest Florida State College
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