Takenya Burton
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Whitsett,NC
24
years of professional experience
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in delivering patient care during travel assignments. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments and maintain high standards of care. Known for strong team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes through effective communication and flexibility.
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
5 Months- Delivered high-quality patient care across diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding treatment options and health management strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and evaluations to determine patient needs and develop nursing interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs while navigating complex healthcare systems, ensuring access to necessary resources and services.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
Premium Flex Registered Nurse
3 Years 5 Months- Full time RN float between 4 hospitals, performing nursing duties such as ongoing assessments, medication administration, wound care, trach care, pre/post surgical care, personal care, supervision of licensed and unlicensed personnel, collaborating within multidisciplinary team to manage the care for a 1:6-7 patient ratio. Specialties include: med-surg, renal, ortho, tele, cardiac and pulmonary.
RN
4 Years 2 Months- Performed initial and supervisory assessments with homecare clientele. Supervised cnas and pcas in the homecare setting. Provided orientation and skills checkoffs for new and established employees.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
2 Years 1 Month- Pre/post dialysis assessments, medication administration, performing/supervising dialysis procedure with ongoing assessment and intervention in an acute care setting.
Acute Rehab Registered Nurse
3 Years 5 Months- Worked in an Inpatient Rehab Setting. Working with patients who have experienced trauma, strokes, traumatic brain injuries, post surgery debility.
Travel RN
6 Months- Travel nurse working 13 week assignments in med-surg, tele, and rehab assignments.
Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse/Assistant Nurse Manager
10 Years 7 Months- Providing nursing care in a geri-psych setting, originally began employment here at this hospital as an agency nurse, floating throughout the units, then became full-time staff member on the Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit in 2008.
Licensed Practical Nurse
4 Years 7 Months- Provided nursing care in a nursing home setting. Medication administration, IV therapy, trach care, enteral feedings, wound care, documentation, supervision of nursing assistants.
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 Years- Provided nursing care in various settings, traveling to different nursing homes and hospitals, floating between units.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Provided care for vented patients, extensive wound care, enteral and parental feedings, IV therapy, phlebotomy, medication administration, daily assessments, supervision of nursing assistants.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Nursing documentation
Direct patient care
Patient education
Wound care
Telemetry monitoring
Chronic disease management
Patient assessment
Medical-surgical nursing
Patient needs assessment
Vital signs monitoring
Cardiac monitoring
Medication administration
Patient examinations
Family education
Geriatric nursing
Psychiatric nursing
Diabetes management
Orthopedic nursing
Home health care
Patient assessments
Charting and clinical documentation
Admission support
Medication and IV administration
Infection control
Patient care assessment
Tracheostomy care
Compassionate and caring
Intravenous therapy
Care coordination
Student precepting
Patient condition monitoring
Clear patient communication
Blood draw and sample collection
Immunizations and vaccinations
EMR / EHR
Training staff
Procedure assistance
Monitoring vital signs
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Premium Flex Registered Nurse
Cone Health
10.2022 - 03.2026Read More
Travel RN
RNnetwork
01.2022 - 07.2022Read More
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
07.2021 - 08.2023Read More
RN
Rescuing Hands Homecare
03.2021 - 05.2025Read More
Acute Rehab Registered Nurse
Moses Cone Hospital
05.2019 - 10.2022Read More
Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse/Assistant Nurse Manager
Thomasville Medical Center
12.2008 - 07.2019Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Finders of Winston-Salem
01.2005 - 01.2008Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carolina Commons
10.2003 - 05.2008Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kindred Hospital
08.2002 - 10.2003Read More
Winston-Salem State University
Master of Science from Nursing
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Winston-Salem State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Davidson County Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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