Pecolia Burns, ADN
Colorado Springs,USA
Summary
Licensed Registered Nurse in Colorado with 20 years of experience in Mental Health, Long-term Care, and Hemodialysis combined. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients, ensuring support during treatments. Skilled in training new staff on procedures and policies while maintaining efficient patient flow. Detail-oriented and proficient in both routine care and emergency response, seeking advanced career opportunities in Nursing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Cedar Springs Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Currently holds Charge nurse position over children's unit for 2 years.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Peak View Behavioral Health
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Administered oral and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Counseled patients on healthy coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing danger levels of suicidal or homicidal thoughts or behaviors.
- Worked with children, teens and detox populations in Behavioral Health.
Restorative Nurse Manager
Parkmoor Village Healthcare Center
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service and medical care.
- Provided training and supervision to all CNA staff in the facility.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize team productivity.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Treated patients using non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Monitored and documented patient condition, vital signs, therapies, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Staff LPN
Brookdale Skyline
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted in providing patient care, including wound care and administering medications.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding treatment plans, medication administration, and lifestyle changes.
- Provided guidance to unlicensed staff members regarding proper techniques for delivering safe patient care.
- Documented patient vital signs, I/O and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Conducted pain assessments to determine effectiveness of administered medications.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Dialysis Nurse
Stonybrook Kidney Center
East Setauket, NY
09.2009 - 09.2018
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with end-stage renal disease.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
Dialysis Nurse
Winthrop-University Hospital
Mineola, NY
12.2005 - 08.2009
- Performed hemodialysis treatments for patients with end-stage renal disease or acute kidney injury.
- Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community out-patient clinic setting.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing- ADN
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Vocational Education And Extension Board
Uniondale, NY08.2005
Skills
- Intake and discharge
- Medication and IV administration
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Vent Unit
- Rehab/Restorative
- Diabetes management
- Administrative support
- Relationship development
- Supervision
- Organization
- Team management
- Planning and coordination
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Acute rehabilitation background
- Geriatrics experience
- Mental/Behavioral health
Certification
- BLS certified
- Substance Use Disorders - Alcohol Dependence (CE Version)
- UHS BH ClinSvcs Bipolar Disorder (CE Version)
- HIPPA Compliance
- Environmental Hazards
- Fire Safety
Accomplishments
Employees of the month, 11/01/24
References
References available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Cedar Springs Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Peak View Behavioral Health
07.2022 - 07.2023
Staff LPN
Brookdale Skyline
12.2018 - 12.2019
Restorative Nurse Manager
Parkmoor Village Healthcare Center
11.2018 - 08.2020
Dialysis Nurse
Stonybrook Kidney Center
09.2009 - 09.2018
Dialysis Nurse
Winthrop-University Hospital
12.2005 - 08.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing- ADN
Pueblo Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Vocational Education And Extension Board
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