TAMMY BURKE
*****.*.*****@*****.*** H: 702-***-**** 5009 Starfinder Ave, LAS VEGAS, NV 89108
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner seeking an FNP position in an outpatient clinic or hospital setting. With over 5 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse in diverse settings, offering excellent patient assessment skills and a dedication to providing holistic, high-quality care. Passionate about building relationships with patients to create a sense of trust and care. Skills
• Microsoft Office expertise
• Quality control
• Organizational strengths
• Technologically savvy
• Courteous demeanor
• Nationally recognized nursing awards
• High-energy attitude
• Team leadership
• Problem-solving abilities
• Active listening
• Adaptive team player
• EMR systems experience: Patient fusion, AdvancedMD, Epic and Cerner
Experience
Nightingale College
Nevada Las Vegas, NV
Assistant Professor
08/2020- Current
Western State Pain Institute
Nevada Las Vegas, NV
Nurse Practitioner
02/20/2020-08/2020
• Train all students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to ensure achievement of all course objectives.
• Coordinate with students and manage all communication with same and provide optimal level of training through practical training.
• Evaluation of student performance on various platforms
• Consistent, concise, grading which is standardized for all students.
• Develop and maintain good professional relations with students and employees of nursing schools and participate in all processes.
• Collaborate with academic programmers and facilitate all post conferences on clinical training.
• Train and provide feedback to all nursing students to ensure optimal quality of work and provide consultation to various nurses for nursing education programs.
• Diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of patients
• Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records
• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays
• Prescribes various pain management treatments based on diagnosis
• Educates patient on medications, behavior management, need for follow- up assessments/treatments
Cathay Medical Center
Nevada Las Vegas, NV
Nurse Practitioner
07/18/2019-01/18/2020
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Nevada Las Vegas, NV
Clinical Nurse Instructor
05/31/2017-08/31/2017
University Medical Center of Southern
Nevada Las Vegas, NV
Registered Nurse
10/24/2016 – 07/02/2019
• Diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of patients
• Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records
• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays
• Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient.
• Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments
• Women’s heath: preventative care, pelvic examinations, acute and chronic disease management
• Supervise all clinical activities and working of all student nurses and administer and present all content for formal classroom.
• Oversee all activities of patient care and ensure optimal level of care in clinical setting and participate in various education programs and ensure compliance to all lesson plans.
• Assist all student nurses to adjust to trainee group and ensure optimal work performance in assign ward to meet all customer objectives and train all students to minimize infection and contamination.
• Train all students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to ensure achievement of all course objectives.
• Coordinate with students and manage all communication with same and provide optimal level of training through practical training.
• Assist all nurse managers and academic staff to analyze all student requirements and ensure appropriate resources in facility for same and assist in various laboratory activities.
• Develop and maintain good professional relations with students and employees of nursing schools and participate in all processes.
• Collaborate with academic programmers and facilitate all post conferences on clinical training.
• Train and provide feedback to all nursing students to ensure optimal quality of work and provide consultation to various nurses for nursing education programs.
• Management of patient’s with acute illness including pregnant patients
• Monitoring and identifying potential health deterioration in patient
• Modified and adapted care plans to achieve recovery goals.
• Coordinate care, collaborate using team-based approach
• Educated patients and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment plans and options, chronic disease management and wound management.
• Performed comprehensive patient assessments, reviewed test results and optimized care plans.
• Delivered comprehensive patient care by performing physical evaluations, administering medications, providing IVs and supporting disease management.
• Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
• Demonstrated critical thought and judgment in delivery of care and management of acute and chronic pain.
• Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low- income patient community.
Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center.
Nevada Las Vegas, NV
Registered Nurse
08/01/2015 - 10/24/2016
• Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
• Acute management of patient’s with Chest Pain using evidenced based standards of care.
• Prepare patient’s for surgical procedure
• Modified and adapted care plans to achieve recovery goals.
• Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
• Followed all physician orders for treatment and care and managed medication administration.
• Educated patients and provided assistance for a quick and effective recovery.
• Demonstrated critical thought and judgment in delivery of care and management of acute and chronic pain.
• Treated patients following physician's orders and treatment plan, administering various types of medications and therapies.
• Treated patients following physician's orders and treatment plan, administering various types of medications and therapies. Health South Rehabilitation hospital
Nevada Las Vegas, NV
Registered Nurse
01/01/2015 - 08/01/2015
• Informed patients of resources for sustained recovery and health.
• Cared for patients in recovery from surgical and medical procedures by providing wound care, care of various devices and pain management.
• Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care.
• Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
• Provided in-depth education on disease prevention and intervention.
• Monitored patients' condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately record and report.
• Modified and adapted care plans to achieve recovery goals. Silver Hills Rehabilitation hospital
Nevada Las Vegas, NV
Registered Nurse
06/01/2014 – 01/01/2015
• Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
• Monitored patient vitals on a continuous basis and actualized emergency interventions to restore patients' conditions or stop negative reactions
• Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on discharge plan objectives, wound management, disease management and medication self- administration.
• Treated patients following physician's orders and treatment plan, administering various types of medications and therapies.
• Assessed patient symptoms and vitals to determine necessary treatments.
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, COPD, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
• Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care. Novum Solutions
Nevada Las Vegas, NV
Research Nurse
04/01/2014 - 06/01/2014
• Delegated team tasks based upon each technician's skill level and knowledge, which improved accuracy and productivity.
• Collaborated closely with peers, Investigators and Laboratory personnel to discuss and resolve issues quickly.
• Adhered to all safety procedures and protocols when using equipment and moving hazardous chemicals to prevent mishaps and accidents.
• Researched food allergies to better understand and provide higher level of care and oversight for individuals with such conditions. Bank of America
Nevada Las Vegas, NV
Customer Service Representative
01/01/2007 - 08/01/2013
• Adhered to strict guidelines regarding financial and customer data to avoid breaches and information misuse.
• Met or exceeded revenue objectives by promoting Credit Cards, Loans, or Bank accounts to customers during service, account and sales follow-up calls.
• Provided expert customer service to every Bank of America caller.
• Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers daily by delivering product knowledge to drive business development.
• Collected customer feedback and recommended service or product changes to Preferred Client Services to promote satisfaction.
• Managed quality communication, customer support and product representation for each client.
• Achieved high quality marks on quality assurance evaluations through consistent proactive positive growth.
• Ranked as 1st out of all representatives in the nation in sales. Education and Training
Touro University Nevada Henderson, NV
Masters in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner
2018
Accomplishments
• Winner of the Daisy Award August 2017
• Nominated for March of Dimes Award April 2016
• Call of the Month (Three times), Bank of America 2007-2013 Certifications
• AANP certified Family Nurse Practitioner F03190559 expires 03/2024
• Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada RN78430 expires 11/2021
• APRN licensure in the State of Nevada 819884 expires 11/2021
• APRN licensure in the State of Georgia RN293608 expires 01/2022
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification expires 2022