Kristen Burney
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 8+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Knowledgeable about Emergency and Labor and delivery requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
06.2023 - 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
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Registered Nurse Womens PACU L&D
Lakeland Regional Health
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery and Emergency Dep
Trusted Health
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth
- Utilized advanced medical technology to diagnose and treat varied illnesses and injuries
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
Registered Nurse - L&D, ER
AdventHealth
07.2015 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
UF Health
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and physicians, promoting effective communication and timely resolution of concerns or issues.
PACU Registered Nurse
West Marion Community Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients' progress during recovery
- Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science BSN -
Capella University
03.2024
Associate of Science Registered Nurse -
Taylor College
Belleview, FL05.2015
Skills
- Operational Procedures
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Intramuscular Injections
- Airway Management
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Circulating Nursing
- Emergency Situations
- Baby Delivery
- Women's Health
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Treatment Recommendations
- Epidural Administration
- Heart Failure
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Patient Intervention
- Pain Management Techniques
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Labor and Delivery Support
Certification
- ACLS-current
- PALS-current
- BLS-current
- NRP-current
- STABLE-current
- TNCC-current
- NIHSS-current
- CPI-current
- AWHONN Fetal Monitoring-current
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Womens PACU L&D
Lakeland Regional Health
06.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery and Emergency Dep
Trusted Health
04.2022 - 05.2023
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
UF Health
06.2020 - 10.2021
PACU Registered Nurse
West Marion Community Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse - L&D, ER
AdventHealth
07.2015 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science BSN -
Capella University
Associate of Science Registered Nurse -
Taylor College
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