Cayla Burmeister
Yucca Valley
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse skilled in providing high-quality care across diverse clinical environments. Specializes in patient assessment, medication reconciliation, and creating tailored care plans, enhancing patient safety and adherence. Recognized for fostering teamwork among healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Palm Desert
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Delivered high-quality ambulatory nursing care in fast-paced outpatient clinical setting.
- Safely administered prescribed medications, including insulin and immunizations.
- Completed medication reconciliation to enhance medication safety and adherence.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals for patient-centered care.
- Conducted focused patient intake assessments including vital signs and clinical screenings.
- Performed electrocardiograms (EKGs) to support diagnostic evaluations efficiently.
- Executed back-office diagnostic testing, including hemoglobin A1c and COVID-19 testing.
- Provided wound care, dressing changes, and staple/suture removal with infection prevention focus.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Loma Linda
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Delivered skilled nursing care for medically complex pediatric and rehabilitation patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and ongoing monitoring to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Managed blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and fluid balance to stabilize patient health.
- Provided ventilator care, respiratory monitoring, and tracheostomy support.
- Assisted with mobility, repositioning, and range-of-motion exercises.
- Supported activities of daily living including feeding, bathing, and grooming.
- Maintained detailed electronic charting and coordinated interdisciplinary communication to support collaborative care.
- Supported activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, and grooming. passionate care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Care Unlimited Health Inc.
Glendora
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided individualized nursing care in home health setting, enhancing patient comfort and safety.
- Administered and monitored medications to optimize patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored care plans.
- Implemented seizure precautions to enhance patient safety and reduce risk of injury.
- Managed g-tube care and provided nutritional support for optimal health.
- Assisted with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Prepared meals and offered supportive care to meet nutritional needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, promoting a healing and compassionate environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Registered Nursing
Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
Riverside, CA08-2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse Diploma -
North-West College
Riverside, CA06-2020
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Comprehensive assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Medication management
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Vaccine administration
- Infection prevention
- Wound care
- Foley catheter insertion
- Ostomy and G-tube care
- Ventilator management
- Intake and output monitoring
- Mobility assistance techniques
- Point-of-care testing
- EKG performance
- Clinical prioritization
- Critical thinking abilities
- Therapeutic communication
- EMR documentation
- Critical thinking abilities
- EMR documentation
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), California
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- IV Therapy Certification
- Blood Withdrawal Certification
Professional Nursing Strengths
- Patient-centered and family-centered care
- Therapeutic communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical prioritization and time management
- Patient advocacy and emotional support
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Electronic medical record documentation
- Evidence-based nursing practice
- Compassionate bedside manner
- Team-oriented leadership mindset
Core Clinical Competencies
- Patient Assessment & Clinical Care
- Comprehensive patient assessment and reassessment
- Vital sign interpretation and trend recognition
- Focused nursing assessment and symptom evaluation
- Intake and output monitoring / fluid balance assessment
- Chronic disease monitoring and management support
- Blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration
- Medication administration with safety-focused practice
- Medication reconciliation and patient medication review
- Vaccine administration and immunization education
- Infection prevention and patient safety compliance
- Skilled Nursing Procedures
- Wound assessment, wound care, and dressing changes
- Staple and suture removal
- Foley catheter insertion, maintenance, and urinary monitoring
- Ostomy care and skin integrity management
- G-tube / NG-tube care and enteral feeding support
- Ventilator monitoring and respiratory support
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Mobility assistance and range-of-motion support
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Point-of-care diagnostic testing and specimen collection
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) performance
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - 02.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Care Unlimited Health Inc.
03.2021 - 01.2022
Associate of Arts - Registered Nursing
Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse Diploma -
North-West College