Nichole Burns
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Compassionate RN skilled in mental health evaluation, medication administration, and crisis intervention. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through client education and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Helio Health
Syracuse, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care strategies.
- Admissions and discharges
- Mentored new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices in patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Ordered medications for all residents from pharmacy.
RN
Hillside Children's Center
Auburn, NY
11.2017 - 09.2023
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction on the unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
RN
St. Josephs Hospital- Inpatient Adult Pschiatric Floor, 3-6
Syracuse, NY
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized therapeutic interventions for patients.
- Monitored patient behavior and vital signs, identifying changes and responding promptly to emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, medications, and coping strategies for recovery.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices in psychiatric care, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Josephs School of Nursing
Syracuse, NY02.2016
Skills
- Mental health evaluation
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- De-escalation techniques
- Client education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Substance abuse treatment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Helio Health
10.2023 - Current
RN
Hillside Children's Center
11.2017 - 09.2023
RN
St. Josephs Hospital- Inpatient Adult Pschiatric Floor, 3-6
02.2016 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Josephs School of Nursing