Stephanie Burke
Cheshire,CT
Summary
Highly-motivated student nurse with strong desire to take on new challenges. Excellent worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Versatile and a passionate caregiver. Treats each patient like their own loved one.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Student Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
New Haven, CT
01.2024 - Current
- Medical Surgical Clinical Rotation
- Provided direct nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Administered medications as prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Educated patients on disease processes, self-management techniques, medications, nutrition, exercise regimens.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare personnel regarding patient diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Adhered to all safety policies and regulations while providing nursing care services.
Studnet Nurse Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Gaylord Hospital
Wallingford, CT
12.2023 - Current
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment.
- Completed daily patient charting on computer.
- Monitored telemetry and vital signs to document patients' vitals and heart rhythms.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels to evaluate electrolyte imbalances.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
Mobility Technician
Gaylord Hospital
Wallingford, CT
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Assist patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds and to other locations in the hospital
- Communicate and connect with patients and families to ensure patient's wants and needs are satisfied
- Feed and assist patients to prepare for the day's activities and provide comfort and help throughout the day and night
- Create and maintain a clean, safe environment for patients by re-stocking supplies, changing linens, and keeping rooms appropriate for each individual patient
- Aiding nurses, therapists, and technicians on various tasks as needed.
- Interacting with patients and families kindly and with a smile at all times to provide the best experience possible for all involved.
Clinical Student Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
New Haven, CT
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Psychiatric Clinical Rotation
- Conducted group therapy sessions with patients to help them develop coping skills and strategies.
- Educated patients about health promotion activities such as nutrition, exercise, and disease prevention.
- Responded promptly to patients' requests for assistance or services.
Clinical Student Nurse
Danbury Hospital
Danbury, CT
11.2023 - 12.2023
- OBGYN Clinical Rotation
- Observed experienced clinicians during examinations or procedures to learn best practices.
- Assisted nurses in providing basic nursing care such as taking vital signs or giving injections.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Clinical Student Nurse
Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital
Fairfield, CT
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Geriatrics Clinical Rotation
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare personnel regarding patient diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Assessed patients' physical and emotional status through observation or interview techniques.
- Observed for any changes in patient condition and reported them to the RN and physician promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05-2025
High School Diploma -
Cheshire High School
Cheshire, CT06-2021
Skills
- Disease Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Physical Assessment
- Team Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Specimen Collection
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Technical skills
- Bedsore Prevention
- Clinical Documentation
- Infection control procedures
- ADL support
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Patient Ambulation
- Toileting assistance
- Patient Assessments
- Comfort care
- Geriatric Care
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Feeding
- Charting
- Emergency Response
- Patient motivation and encouragement
Certification
BLS/CPR Certification
SNT Certification
Affiliations
- Peer Mentor Coordinator- plan and schedule events, activities, and meetings for 35 student nurse peer mentors
- Peer Mentor- work with younger nursing students to assist them with classes, study methods, and time management
Timeline
Clinical Student Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
01.2024 - Current
Studnet Nurse Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Gaylord Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Clinical Student Nurse
Danbury Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Student Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
09.2023 - 10.2024
Clinical Student Nurse
Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2023
Mobility Technician
Gaylord Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
High School Diploma -
Cheshire High School
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