CYNTHIA BURNS
Email: abpkib@r.postjobfree.com
Address:
City: Louisville
State: KY
Zip: 40229
Country: USA
Phone: 502-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Emergency Room Nurse with over 6 years experience working in urgent and high patient volume settings. Two years of experience in primary care at Norton Audubon Hospital emergency room. . Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction.Maintained strong reputation with emergency physicians.Loyal, collaborative Registered Nurse with a steadfast commitment to quality care and preventative care advocacy. . RN with 6 years experience in healthcare as an RN and 19 years experience as an LPN. Skilled in providing med surg, telemetry, emergency room nursing, mds's, long term care.Energetic and motivational Registered Nurse dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Galen College of Nursing, Louisville KY 1/2001 to 10/2006 (nursing)
High School Dipolma from Jefferson state vocational schoolJefferson State V, Louisville KY 1/2001 to 11/2012
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Emergency Room Nurse with over 6 years experience working in urgent and high patient volume settings.
Two years of experience in primary care at Norton Audubon Hospital emergency room. . Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction.Maintained strong reputation with emergency physicians.Loyal, collaborative Registered Nurse with a steadfast commitment to quality care and preventative care advocacy. .
RN with 6 years experience in healthcare as an RN and 19 years experience as an LPN. Skilled in providing med surg, telemetry, emergency room nursing, mds's, long term care.Energetic and motivational Registered Nurse dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes.
Licenses
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification from 2011 to present
Registered Nursing License
Skill Highlights
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Enthusiastic caregiver
Trained in in- and out-patient care
IV drug therapy management
Mobility assistance
Colostomy care familiarity
Specimen collection/processing proficiency
OR and ER experience
Sterilization techniques mastery
Specimen collection/processing proficiency
IV drug therapy management
Professional Experience
May 2011 to Current
Norton Audubon hospital Louisville, Ky
emergency room registered nurse
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.Managed team of medical support personnel.Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.Tested glucose and administered injections.Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
11/16/2012 12:00:00 AM
January 2008 to April 2011
Delray medical center Louisville, Ky
Staff RN
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.Tested glucose and administered injections.Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
August 2008 to December 2008
methodist hospital San Antonio, Texas
ER RN
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
December 2006 to August 2008
Norton Audubon hospital Louisville, Ky
er rn
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Education and Training
2006 Galen College of Nursing Louisville, Ky
Associate of Science nursing
I obtained an associate degree in nursing and received a registered nursing license
1988 Jefferson state vocational schoolJefferson State Vocational Techincal School Louisville, Ky
licensed practical nurse nursing
Coursework in Acute Care Nursing, Received a diploma and License in nursing