Melissa Burke
Liverpool
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Leader with expertise in evidence-based practices and mentoring. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and enhancing patient care quality through strategic initiatives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Clinical Leader
Upstate Medical University Hospital
Syracuse, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Led nursing staff in implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient care quality.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on hospital policies and clinical procedures.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions with senior leadership to identify opportunities for organizational growth and improvement within the clinical services division.
- Fostered an environment of continuous learning by encouraging nursing staff to pursue professional development opportunities, such as attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses.
Health Care Technicain
Upstate Medical University Hospital
Syracuse, NY
11.2016 - 07.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness of medical equipment and workspaces adhering to infection control standards.
- Increased patient comfort by promptly responding to call bells and addressing individual needs or concerns.
Patient Care Partner
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
Niagara Falls, NY
10.2011 - 10.2016
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, promoting comfort and safety.
- Helped implement a system that streamlined the registration and triage of patients walking into the Emergency Department
- Recognized patients who need immediate triage such as possible MI's or stroke.
Emergency Medical Technician, AEMT-Intermediate
Rural Metro Ambulance
Buffalo, NY
10.2002 - 01.2011
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in high-pressure situations..
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York At Delhi
Delhi, NY12-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY05-2022
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Direct patient care
- Leadership and communication
- Nursing Sensitive Indicator Audits
Accomplishments
- Clinical leader since October 2024
- Current Chair of the Upstate Nursing Well Council
- Current unit Magnate Champion
- Previous Safe Patient Handling Champion
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Clinical Leader
Upstate Medical University Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Health Care Technicain
Upstate Medical University Hospital
11.2016 - 07.2022
Patient Care Partner
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
10.2011 - 10.2016
Emergency Medical Technician, AEMT-Intermediate
Rural Metro Ambulance
10.2002 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York At Delhi
Associate of Science - Nursing
Onondaga Community College