Cynthia Burke
San Rafael
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and individualized care plans. Proven ability in interprofessional collaboration and patient education, enhancing health literacy. Skilled in prescribing treatments and mentoring staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
06.2002 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team capabilities.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated families on treatment options, promoting health literacy and informed decision-making.
Nurse
UCSF Medical Center (Mt.Zion and Parnassus)
09.1994 - 06.2002
- Initially working in Adult Medical/Surgical Nursing then transitioned to Pediatrics.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop interventions.
- Provided patient specific bedside care.
- Administered patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and knowledge retention.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
UCSF Nursing School
San Francisco, CA06-2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia, DC05-1993
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Lab result evaluation
- Pediatric care
- Precepting
Certification
- Pediatric Advance Practice Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
06.2002 - Current
Nurse
UCSF Medical Center (Mt.Zion and Parnassus)
09.1994 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Nursing
UCSF Nursing School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgetown University