Pamela Burke
Goose Creek,SC
Summary
Proactive NICU Nurse known for mentoring junior staff and elevating patient care standards. Strong problem-solving skills and dedication to family-centered care contribute to improved health outcomes and team performance in high-pressure environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse NICU
Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center
Mt. Pleasant, SC
01.2008 - Current
- Administered specialized neonatal care to critically ill infants, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for NICU patients.
- Educated families on infant care, fostering understanding and support during critical treatment phases.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient care standards in the NICU environment.
- Conducted thorough assessments of neonatal conditions, accurately documenting changes to guide clinical decisions.
- Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
Pediatric Flight Nurse
MUSC Children's Hospital
Charleston, SC
09.1992 - 02.2020
- Administered advanced life support and critical care interventions in high-pressure environments.
- Led training sessions on emergency procedures, fostering a culture of safety and preparedness among staff.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Participated in ongoing quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall effectiveness of air medical service delivery.
- Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Streamlined patient handoff process for efficient transfer of care between medical teams.
- Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
- Managed onboard inventory of medications and supplies to ensure adequate preparation for each mission.
- Communicated effectively with pilots and other crew members to optimize in-flight operations and patient care.
- Enhanced flight safety by conducting thorough pre-flight checks and ensuring proper equipment functionality.
- Performed advanced clinical interventions as needed to stabilize patients during transport, improving their chances for recovery upon arrival at receiving facilities.
- Exercised sound decision-making abilities when faced with complex or rapidly changing situations involving critically ill or injured patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina, SCSkills
- Premature infant care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Reliable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Neonatal assessment
- Intravenous therapy
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Oxygen therapy
Certification
- Current certifications include NRP, BLS, and STABLE
Timeline
Registered Nurse NICU
Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center
01.2008 - Current
Pediatric Flight Nurse
MUSC Children's Hospital
09.1992 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College