Nancy Burks
Southside
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse specializing in Intensive Care, with a proven track record at UAB Medical West. I excel in intensive care unit management and critical thinking, significantly enhancing patient recovery rates. Skilled in medication and IV administration, alongside demonstrating exceptional critical thinking and patient assessment abilities. Achieves remarkable patient outcomes by leveraging advanced ACLS knowledge and fostering strong physician collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UAB Medical West
02.2020 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Medical Solutions Travel Nurse Agency
03.2014 - 09.2019
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
05.2012 - 02.2014
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL05-2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Surgical and Medical Intensive Care
- Medication administration
- Intensive care unit Charge Nurse
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UAB Medical West
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Medical Solutions Travel Nurse Agency
03.2014 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
05.2012 - 02.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
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