Stephanie Burke
Centerville,Iowa
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercer County Ambulance Department
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Performed difficult airway management: Intubations, Vents, C-PAP, and BIAP.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
RN - Emergency Department
Wayne County Hospital
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced life Support (PALS), Difficult Airway Management: Intubations, C-PAP, Bi-PAP and Ventilator management under pressure.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN Medical-Surg/Tele, RN Emergency Department
Decatur County Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP, and other condition stabilizing interventions. Maintained up to date with Mandatory adult and child reporter.
Registered Nurse
River Hills Community Health Center
05.2016 - 06.2017
- 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 from multiple cultural ethnicities on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Clinic
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA05.2015
High School Diploma -
Moravia High School
Moravia, IA05.1996
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Blood Product Transfusion
- 12-Lead EKG Monitoring
- Seizure Disorders
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
Certification
- Registered Nurse: 142387
- RN Exception Certified
- BLS-CPR- Basic Life Support EXP: 02/2025
- ACLS EXP: 02/2025
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support EXP: 09/2024
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation EXP: 05/31/2024
- TNCC- Trauma Nurse Critical Care EXP: 11/30/2026
- Difficult Airway Management Certified EXP: 05/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercer County Ambulance Department
02.2023 - Current
RN - Emergency Department
Wayne County Hospital
08.2019 - 06.2023
RN Medical-Surg/Tele, RN Emergency Department
Decatur County Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
River Hills Community Health Center
05.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Clinic
08.2014 - 05.2016
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
High School Diploma -
Moravia High School
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