Sabrina Burke
Danbury,CT
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 13 years of experience in long-term care and senior living as a LIcensed Practical Nurse. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Seeking to transition into professional nursing practice as a Registered Nurse and commitment to patient-centered care to support positive patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Benchmark Senior Living
08.2007 - Current
- Administer medications in accordance with physician orders and facility policy
- Interpret and implement new physician orders accurately and efficiently
- Provide direct resident care including treatments, wound care, and chronic disease management
- Educate residents and families regarding medications, diagnoses, and care plans
- Communicate changes in resident condition promptly to physicians and interdisciplinary team
- Supervise nursing assistants to ensure quality and safe resident care
- Coordinate staffing schedules to maintain appropriate coverage
- Perform medication pre-pour in compliance with safety standards
- Serve as on-call nurse, responding to urgent clinical situations
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations
Education
Nursing
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT05-2026
Diploma - Practical Nursing Program
Lincoln Technical Institute
Shelton, CT08-2013
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care & Treatments
- Chronic Disease Management
- Resident & Family Education
- Physician Communication
- Supervision & Leadership
- Care Plan Implementation
- Infection Control
- Clinical Documentation
- Admin IV Meds
- Admin Subcutaneous and IM Injections
- Vital signs
- Infection control
- HIPAA compliance
- Diabetes management
- Catheter care
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Writing reports
- Emergency response
- Mental health support
- Physical /Behavioral assessment
- Health education
- Transcribing orders
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
Accomplishments
My hard work and dedication to both my patients and fellow coworkers in Benchmark Senior Living over the years have been appreciated and awarded in many ways throughout my employment. I received Service Champion award of the year in 2019. Most recently received Service Champion of the month in July 2025.
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), State of Connecticut
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- Mental Health First Aid Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Benchmark Senior Living
08.2007 - Current
Diploma - Practical Nursing Program
Lincoln Technical Institute
Nursing
Naugatuck Valley Community College