Susan Burk
Sherwood Park,AB
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 22 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at interdisciplinary communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of high acuity treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Covenant Health Systems
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the NICU setting.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care while ensuring all NICU standards were met or exceeded.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate electronic health records for each NICU patient under my care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Canadian Plasma Resources
04.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
- Streamlined patient care processes for increased efficiency and improved quality of care.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Promoted a culture of safety and quality assurance by conducting regular audits and risk assessments within the clinical environment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting requirements for all clinical activities.
- Successfully managed challenging situations involving patients or families, employing conflict resolution skills to address concerns professionally and effectively.
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Henry Ford Hospital
01.2009 - 06.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing individualized care.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Diploma Nursing Program - Nursing
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Chatham04.2002
Skills
- Patient Care Planning
- Family Education
- Intravenous Therapy
- Critical thinking
- Nursing documentation- EPIC
- Medication administration
- Oxygen therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Specimen Collection
- Task and Work Prioritization
Accomplishments
Recipient of the Nursing Henry- a Hospital-wide recognized nurse that goes above and beyond, recognized by peers.
Nominations for the Daisy Award- nominated by patients and their families for the care they received.
Charge nurse- 18 years of Charge Nurse experience in level 3-4 NICU
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Covenant Health Systems
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Canadian Plasma Resources
04.2022 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Henry Ford Hospital
01.2009 - 06.2021
Diploma Nursing Program - Nursing
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
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