KATHLEEN BURCH
Avenue
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic experienced registered nurse seeking an Emergency Department nurse position at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Bringing new ideas, a willingness to learn, team spirit, and a professional, calm, and encouraging demeanor. Able to learn new tasks quickly and proficient in growing key client relationships. Highly organized and detail oriented. Dedicated to positive guest relations. Experienced in high volume and fast-paced settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
George Washington University Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Student Nurse Extern, Emergency Department
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Work directly with an RN on patient care
- Provide care for numerous patients that arrive to the ED with a vast range of illnesses
- Treat patients of all ages with meticulous care
- Assess patient needs, prioritize treatment, and assist physicians with bed-side procedures
- Cared for patient caseload under direction of physician and nursing staff.
- Administered CPR to patients in cardiac arrest following American Heart Association Standards.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
Student Nurse
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Student Nurse
Children's National Medical Center
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Performed patient-care duties on children of different ages and with different illnesses
- Performed assessments on children, took vital signs, and calculated PEWS scores
- Established good rapport with parents and gained their trust while caring for their children.
Student Nurse
Charles Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Established a care plan for the patient that was assigned to me each week
- Responsible for monitoring vital signs of the patient
- Worked directly with the nurse and CSM professor to distribute medicines, start IV catheters, administer IV fluids, administer SubQ and IM injections to the patients
- Accessed the online records to check for contraindications of meds, IV fluids and other procedures
- Administered head-to-toe assessments on the patients.
Student Nurse
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed nursing care plans on new mothers and laboring mothers
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status
- Assisted with newborn evaluations and newborn care
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
Student Nurse
St. Mary's Nursing Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Established a care plan for the resident that I was assigned to each week
- Responsible for monitoring vital signs, giving baths and/or showers to multiple residents, and responsible for feeding the residents and ensuring they do not aspirate
- Being sure that the residents felt cared for, giving them extra attention, and ensuring their needs were met
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The George Washington University
Washington, DC12-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD05.2023
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD01.2018
Skills
- Hard-working and reliable
- Superb communication and people skills
- Works well under pressure
- Delivers exceptional customer service
- Upbeat, friendly, and positive
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- BLS certified
- Maryland RN license
- DC RN license
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
George Washington University Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023
Student Nurse
Children's National Medical Center
01.2023 - 02.2023
Student Nurse Extern, Emergency Department
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2023
Student Nurse
Charles Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
Student Nurse
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
Student Nurse
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
01.2022 - 05.2023
Student Nurse
St. Mary's Nursing Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education
College of Southern Maryland
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- BLS certified
- Maryland RN license
- DC RN license
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The George Washington University
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
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