Nathan Burgess
Summary
Currently enrolled in Master of Health Administration graduate program at the University of Texas Health Science Center with a 4.0 GPA. Expected graduation December 2023. RN with excellent interpersonal skills, proficiently detailed written and oral communication skills, and firmly committed to excellence. Eleven years of nursing experience involving inpatient critical care, hospice/palliative care in both inpatient and home care settings, specialized pulmonary clinic care, and occupational health and medicine.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Clinic RN, Occupational Health
UT Health East Texas North Campus
07.2019 - Current
- Responsible for employee health at UT Health North Campus
- Ensuring safety and compliance with organized and detailed documentation of employee's immunization requirements, fitting appropriate PPE, and reviewing health and physical history to identify potential concerns with job requirements
- Certified to perform audiograms, immunizations, DOT drug screens, respiratory FIT tests, and breath alcohol tests for UT employees and outside clients
- Assist and actively collaborate with physicians/residents during onboarding exams and routine physicals for UT Health, outside contracted clients, federal employees, as well as worker's comp clinic visits.
Outpatient Clinic RN, Pulmonary Clinic
UT Health East Texas North Campus
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisting world renowned pulmonologist diagnose and treat patients infected with nontuberculous mycobacterium
- Triage and assist in treating exacerbations of large population of bronchiectatic patients
- Securing specialty medications for patients despite multiple initial insurance denials
- Educating patients of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds on anatomy and physiology, as well as pathology and interventions with expected outcomes and possible adverse effects.
RN BSN Inpatient RN/Case Manager
Hospice of East Texas
09.2013 - 07.2017
- Effectively managing symptoms and end of life care for 6-7 patient rooms, while educating and comforting associated families
- Independently coordinating interdisciplinary team interventions for census of 12-21 rural home patients in various levels of acuity in terminal disease processes
- Gaining trust through effective communication from markedly diverse socioeconomic groups of patients and patient families to support effective coping skills during the grieving process.
Inpatient RN Med/Surg/Trauma ICU
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Bedside monitoring of 2-3 critically ill patients, often mechanically ventilated
- Responsible for administering and titrating vasoactive and sedative IV medication
- Team participant in emergent code situations
- Concise and effective communicator with intensivists regarding patient's labile conditions and emergent needs.
CNA
Reunion Plaza
08.2009 - 11.2009
- Compassionately assisting dependent residents with activities of daily living
- Assisting interdisciplinary team in implementing and evaluating patient care interventions while prioritizing changing patient needs
Education
Master of Health Administration -
The University of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler
Tyler, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma1996
Skills
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with balanced written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Active Learning
- Observational Skills
Affiliations
National Society of Leadership and Success, 2-time Daisy Award Nominee, Sigma Theta Tau International, lota Nu Chapter Alpha Chi, Texas Alpha Xi Chapter
Timeline
Outpatient Clinic RN, Occupational Health
UT Health East Texas North Campus
07.2019 - Current
Outpatient Clinic RN, Pulmonary Clinic
UT Health East Texas North Campus
07.2017 - 07.2019
RN BSN Inpatient RN/Case Manager
Hospice of East Texas
09.2013 - 07.2017
Inpatient RN Med/Surg/Trauma ICU
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
08.2012 - 09.2013
CNA
Reunion Plaza
08.2009 - 11.2009
Master of Health Administration -
The University of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
University of Texas At Tyler
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama
University of Oklahoma
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