Mary Jane Burkhalter

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed patients preoperatively, intraop and those recovering from surgical procedures.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Met with family members and patients for at home admission assessments.

Maintained and ordered office and medical supplies needed for practice and patient care.

Maintained scheduling of nursing staff.

• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

• Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards. Administered ordered medications, monitored for adverse reactions.
• Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
• Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
• Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.

• Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
• Managed 6-7 patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.