Sabrina Burns
Woodstock,Illinois
Summary
Self-motivated RCIS with over 20 years experience in assisting complex cardiac procedures. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to continual improvement, consistently delivering high-quality support in fast-paced environments. Excels in maintaining dependability and professionalism during critical situations. Treating patients how I would want my family treated is always my number one goal, My paramedic background gives me a strong foundation in all aspects of patient care and really helps me see the whole picture of patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RCIS
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
08.2018 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Scrub, assist and record in interventional and diagnostic cardiac procedures
- Scrub, assist and record TAVR procedures
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Work with Fellows everyday and help train them with my years of experience
- Scrub and assist for ASD/PFO closure
- Scrub and assist in diagnostic and interventional neuro procedures
- Scrub and assist in stroke procedures
- Cover 24 hour emergency call for cardiology and interventional neurology
- Efficiently record and calculate hemodynamics for complex valve and drug studies
RCIS
Centegra Hospital-McHenry
McHenry, IL
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Scrub and assist in peripheral procedures
- Scrub and assist for ablation procedures
- Scrub and assist for interventional radiology procedures
- Prepared all rooms and draped patients for all procedures
- Covered 24 hour emergency call
RCIS
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Barrington, IL
10.2012 - 10.2017
- Scrub and assist in all cardiology procedures
- Scrub and assist in interventional radiology procedures
- Cover 24 hour emergency call for cardiology
RCIS
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Elgin, IL
11.2002 - 10.2017
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Scrub and assist in all cath lab procedures
- Cover 24 hour emergency call for cardiology.
Firefight/Paramedic
Woodstock Fire/Rescue District
Woodstock, IL
10.2006 - 03.2011
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate medical care and transportation for patients in critical condition.
- Administered advanced life support techniques, including intubation and cardiac monitoring, to stabilize patients.
- Collaborated with fire department personnel to ensure seamless patient handoff during emergencies.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure readiness of medical supplies and response vehicles.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
- ACLS
- BLS
- Firefighter III
License
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
Paramedic Training
- 150 Hours of Emergency Room Rotation
- 30 Hours of Pediatric Critical Care Rotations
- 250 Hours of Ambulance calls responding to all 911 emergencies
Timeline
RCIS
Loyola University Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
RCIS
Centegra Hospital-McHenry
08.2016 - 08.2018
RCIS
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2017
Firefight/Paramedic
Woodstock Fire/Rescue District
10.2006 - 03.2011
RCIS
Advocate Sherman Hospital
11.2002 - 10.2017