Carmen Burnett

• Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
• Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
• Provided instruction to patients and family members before surgical procedures.
• Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Worked in open heart ICU as a registered nurse.