MAUREEN BURNS
Summary
Adaptable provider of general nursing services to patients with wide variety of conditions and health considerations. Highly skilled multitasker with 40 years of experience managing health plans for patients. Empathetic and emotionally available nurse with highly relatable approach. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired Nurse
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
05.2001 - 03.2014
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Lead Nurse
Coconino County Department Of Health Services
01.1994 - 05.2001
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Diploma Graduate With RN - Nursing Education
St Luke's Hospital Medical Center School of Nursing
NYC ,NY04.1974
Skills
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Preventive Healthcare
- Learning Strategies
- Social Perceptiveness
- Time Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Speaking
- Coordination
- Instructing
- Service-Orientation
Accomplishments
- Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
Court Appointed Special Advocate
Casa volunteers are appointed by a judge to speak up for abused and neglected children. I was assigned to a child to visit, prepare court reports and coordinate plan with case management and legal team
Timeline
Retired Nurse
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
05.2001 - 03.2014
Lead Nurse
Coconino County Department Of Health Services
01.1994 - 05.2001
Diploma Graduate With RN - Nursing Education
St Luke's Hospital Medical Center School of Nursing
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