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Dione
dionemichelleburke@gmail.com
727-534-2918
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Registered Nurse
18 years experience
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Experience
Registered Nurse
Feb 2018 - present
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 6 patients daily.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Nursing
Post-op
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Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Oct 2004 - Feb 2018
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Taught employees how to control risks at front line, including how to interpret and apply sound policies.
Investigated allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk.
Kept operations in compliance with OSHA, state and federal regulations through regular safety inspections and hazards management strategies.
Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in all departments.
Completed resident assessments in accordance with current regulations and guidelines.
Instructed Workforce of 20+ employees daily.
Compliance
Nursing
Infection Control
Pain Management
Registered Nurse
Surgical Nursing
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Jul 2009 - Dec 2009
Tampa, FL
Utilization Review Registered Nurse Workers Compensation Inc
Evaluated progress of each patient and provided updates to insurance providers.
Performed utilization reviews in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Attended meetings with medical staff to finalize patient discharge plans.
Responded to calls and emails from providers.
Assessed physical and mental status of each patient.
Coordinated in-hospital and outpatient care arrangements.
Managed assigned workload within established performance standards.
Participated in discharge planning process with hospital and inpatient facility staff, ensuring adequate and appropriate disposition and post discharge plans.
Coordinated smooth transition and follow-ups from one level of care and service to another.
Maintained all required documentation in information systems.
Participated in case conferences, clinical in-services, and other educational opportunities.
Recorded information in Claims Management system and communicated with Claims Adjuster to process valid medical treatment requests for authorization per policy.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Managed over 50 cases daily.
NOTE: Employment short due to Family Illness.
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Education
Nursing
Keiser University 2016
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ADN: Transition
Pasco-Hernando State College 2010
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Prerequisites For, Program Microbiology Anatomy and Physiology Nutrition
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Ivy Tech State College
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Certifications
Burke
Technical Certificate : Practical Nursing
License Information: RN Multi State License #RN9457377
Skills
Registered Nurse
2021
17
Nursing
2021
16
Compliance
2018
14
Infection Control
2018
14
Pain Management
2018
14
Surgical Nursing
2018
14
Post-op
2021
2