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Teresa Fletcher Burch

Durham

Summary


Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse III- Preadmission Testing Clinic

Duke Regional Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • Pre-Anesthesia Phone Screen RN (Hybrid. Assessment and preop teaching, utilizing Anesthesia approved algorithms and medication instruction protocol). Charge Nurse, Work Culture Committee Lead. Clinic RN with duties of assisting NPs and MDs with preop optimization for orthopedic, general, bariatric, urology, gynecology surgeries. Duke MOVES champion.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.

Clinical Nurse III/Pre-Anesthesia and Surgical Screening Clinic

Duke Medical Center
10.2017 - 01.2024
  • PreAnesthesia Phone Screen RN-telephonic nurse assessment and teaching for patients scheduled for elective surgery. Create a complete and thorough assessment note to guide Anesthesia team in providing safe anesthesia care. Serve as CME Associate in conjunction with Clinical Education to schedule topics to earn CE hours for PASS staff. Preceptor
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration.
  • Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.

Clinical Nurse III / Preop

Duke Medical Center
02.2013 - 01.2017
  • Prepare inpatients and outpatients for surgery; physical assessment, IV insertion/venipuncture, administer medications as ordered. Preop teaching. Proficient in electronic documentation in Maestro. Preceptor. Magnet Champion.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
  • Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.

Clinical Nurse III / PACU

Durham Regional Hospital
03.1989 - 02.2013
  • Primary recovery of inpatient and outpatient surgical patients. Charge nurse, Preceptor, Unit Educator, Magnet Champion, Handwashing Auditor. Serve on several unit committees including Work Culture Committee and ACU/PACU Co-op. Assist with planning annual Skills Day. Mentor Watts and UNC students and engage in Senior Partnerships with graduating nursing students. Assist manager in interviewing candidates for Ambassador Program (Periop Liaison) to help keep families updated while patients are progressing through the periop continuum. Cross-trained in ACU/Pre-op and assist as needed.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
  • Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.

Health Specialist

ProFitness Health Solutions
02.2004 - 03.2008
  • Occupational and non-occupational health services, worker’s compensation, OSHA recordkeeping, international travel prep.
  • Developed health plans for patients to improve overall health or recover from injuries and illnesses.
  • Immunized patients to protect from preventable diseases.
  • Developed engaging health education materials to increase awareness of preventive measures among patients and community members.

Occupational Health Nurse

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC
04.2001 - 04.2003
  • Occupational and non-occupational illness and injury assessment and treatment. Wellness programs planning, ergonomic assessment, worker’s compensation, OSHA recordkeeping, medical emergency response.
  • Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
  • Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.

Concurrent Review Nurse

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC
06.1999 - 04.2001
  • Telephonic concurrent review for inpatient admission and length of stay. Transition to home and discharge planning.

Clinical Nurse I

Duke University Medical Center
05.1995 - 06.1999
  • Pre-op preparation and primary and secondary recovery of ambulatory surgery patients. Discharge planning, patient teaching. Charge nurse duties.

Staff Nurse, Home Health

Interim Healthcare
09.1990 - 05.1995
  • Temporary staffing on inpatient surgery units, private duty, occupational health. Home Health: patient assessment and counseling, home nursing treatments, referrals, supervised home health aides.

Clinic Nurse

Durham Medical Center
03.1989 - 09.1990
  • Office procedures, telephone triage, allergy skin testing, pulmonary function testing.

Public Health Nurse II

Person County Health Department
12.1986 - 03.1989
  • Primary nursing care to homebound patients. CAP case manager, supervised two LPNs and many home health aides.

Registered Nurse

Duke Hospital
05.1985 - 12.1986
  • Inpatient nursing care for surgery patients. Developed basic and complex nursing and management skills.

Education

BSN - Nursing

University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
01.1985

Skills

  • Comprehensive vital signs tracking
  • Multidisciplinary care coordination
  • Clinical decision-making
  • Clinical testing procedures
  • Preventive health strategies
  • Basic life support certification
  • Meticulous attention to specifics
  • Mentoring team members
  • Clinical patient observation
  • Clinical documentation
  • Outpatient services
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Medication management
  • Venipuncture proficiency

Affiliations

American Society of Perianesthesia Nursing (ASPAN) member

NC Association of Perianethesia Nursing (NCAPAN) active member

Certification

CAPA (CERTIFIED PERIANESTHESIA NURSE), BLS

Timeline

Clinical Nurse III- Preadmission Testing Clinic

Duke Regional Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2025

Clinical Nurse III/Pre-Anesthesia and Surgical Screening Clinic

Duke Medical Center
10.2017 - 01.2024

Clinical Nurse III / Preop

Duke Medical Center
02.2013 - 01.2017

Health Specialist

ProFitness Health Solutions
02.2004 - 03.2008

Occupational Health Nurse

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC
04.2001 - 04.2003

Concurrent Review Nurse

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC
06.1999 - 04.2001

Clinical Nurse I

Duke University Medical Center
05.1995 - 06.1999

Staff Nurse, Home Health

Interim Healthcare
09.1990 - 05.1995

Clinical Nurse III / PACU

Durham Regional Hospital
03.1989 - 02.2013

Clinic Nurse

Durham Medical Center
03.1989 - 09.1990

Public Health Nurse II

Person County Health Department
12.1986 - 03.1989

Registered Nurse

Duke Hospital
05.1985 - 12.1986

BSN - Nursing

University of North Carolina

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