Sara Burris
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care with current experience in a fast paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families, and coworkers through empathetic communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Patient Care Associate-Nurse Apprentice
Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient transfers and ambulation.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Oxford Grand At Shoal Creek
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Provided all activities of daily living to residents in the memory care unit.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primrose Retirement Community
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Learned to use teamwork and developed good communication skills with my coworkers and residents.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Education
Maple Woods Community College
Kansas City, MO12.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO12.2021
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Time Management
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph
01.2022 - Current
Patient Care Associate-Nurse Apprentice
Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph
01.2020 - 12.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
Oxford Grand At Shoal Creek
06.2018 - 04.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
10.2017 - 04.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primrose Retirement Community
10.2017 - 04.2018
Associate of Arts - General Education
Maple Woods Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Missouri Western State University
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