AMANDA BURKE
Boston
Summary
Registered Nurse with a background providing hands-on assistance to physicians and nurses while ensuring smooth operations in hospital settings. Passionate professional with exemplary talents in taking health histories and keeping patients calm during stressful situations. Offering exceptional communication, time management and collaboration skills. Enthusiastic and Organized, with foundation in quality improvement. Detail-oriented team player with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Boston Childrens Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
CLINICAL ASSISTANT II
Boston Children's Hospital
09.2016 - 09.2023
- Optimal patient care and quality improvement for clinic flow
- Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills and supervision of multidisciplinary team members
- Awarded scholarship second year as employee, for hard work and dedication to job
- Created innovative policies in clinic to improve patient care
- Promoted to level two clinical assistant for demonstrating impeccable work ethic and commitment
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure, asthma control test, height and weight
- Vaping screening for patients and household members, providing education for smoking cessation
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments
- Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff, and patients
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
CLINICAL ASSISTANT
St. Vincent Hospital
05.2013 - 09.2016
- Executed exceptional care for pre-operative and post-operative patients, vital signs and therapeutic communication
- Acted as patient advocate
- Awarded 'Angel Award' for providing compassionate care to all patients
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Restocked supplies in 40 patient exam rooms to stay in line with expected patient levels
- Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support, and compassion
- Prepared 40 examination rooms and sterilization of equipment following hospital guidelines.
CLINICAL ASSISTANT
Shrewsbury Crossing Assisted Living
01.2011 - 05.2013
- Monitored and assisted with activities of daily living, provided routines and compassionate care
- Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries
- Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff, and patients
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention
- Assisted in development and implementation of new clinical programs
- Equipped patients with assistance required for basic care.
Education
Currently enrolled in the BSN program -
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NHAssociate Degree in Nursing -
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA06.2023
Quincy Community College
North Quincy, MA01.2019
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA09.2011
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School
Webster, MA05.2010
Skills
- Time management
- Medical Condition Monitoring
- Effective Listening and Communication
- Physician Interaction
- Patient Engagement
- Nursing Assistance
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Clinical Assistant, [2010-2023]
- BLS Certified, Boston Childrens Hospital, [2014-Current]
Additional Information
Angel Award Recipient, Jackie Jackson Irby Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Promoted to a level 2 Clinical Assistant, Way to Shine Award Recipient
Personal Information
Title: RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Boston Childrens Hospital
09.2023 - Current
CLINICAL ASSISTANT II
Boston Children's Hospital
09.2016 - 09.2023
CLINICAL ASSISTANT
St. Vincent Hospital
05.2013 - 09.2016
CLINICAL ASSISTANT
Shrewsbury Crossing Assisted Living
01.2011 - 05.2013
Currently enrolled in the BSN program -
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Massasoit Community College
Quincy Community College
Quinsigamond Community College
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School
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