Debra Burkett
Rural Retreat,VA
Summary
Compassionate nurse with strong clinical judgment and patient advocacy. Skilled in monitoring and delivering high-quality care. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team for plan of care in hospital and for discharge.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wythe County Community Hospital
Wytheville, VA
06.2006 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, ensuring adherence to health protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of medical conditions.
- Conducted thorough assessments, monitoring vital signs and adjusting care as needed.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring timely interventions and support across healthcare settings.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
Registered Nurse, Intensive & Progressive Care
Smyth County Community Hospital
Marion, VA
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Worked here as needed to supplement income.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to monitor patient health status and identify potential complications.
- Administered medications and treatments accurately while educating patients about their healthcare options.
- Remained employed at Wythe County during this time.
Registered Nurse, Post-op Surgical Unit
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Christiansburg, VA
03.2006 - 02.2007
- Provided care for all types of surgical patients; vascular, urology, orthopedic, GYN, but primarily provided care for orthopedic spine surgery patients..
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans while in hospital and for discharge.
- Worked here full-time for 3 months, dropped back to PRN and returned to Wytheville full-time in the Intensive care unit .
Registered Nurse, Surgical Care Unit
Wythe County Community Hospital
Wytheville, VA
08.1999 - 03.2006
- Conducted patient assessments to identify changes in condition, notifying physicians, following orders for patient needs.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans during stay and for discharge.
- Managed the use of special equipment, braces, traction, etc as well as trouble shooting said equipment.
- Became very effective at managing and caring for wounds with various types of dressings.
- Completed the reoccurring 4 week schedule for the 7p shift staff.
- Assisted 7P House Supervisor with revision and updating policy and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05-1989
Associate of Science - Data Processing
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05-1986
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Direct care of critical patients with various needs
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Documentation and charting, EHR and HIPPA
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient discharge, report, instructions, transportation
- Compassion and empathy
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Good Communication with practitioners, patients, and family
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Dec. 2027
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Jan. 2027
- BLS - Basic Life Support - July 2026
- ALS - Advance Life Support - July 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive & Progressive Care
Smyth County Community Hospital
04.2014 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wythe County Community Hospital
06.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse, Post-op Surgical Unit
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
03.2006 - 02.2007
Registered Nurse, Surgical Care Unit
Wythe County Community Hospital
08.1999 - 03.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wytheville Community College
Associate of Science - Data Processing
Wytheville Community College