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Paulette Burns

Romeoville

Summary

Compassionate and results-driven registered nurse with extensive clinical experience and proven leadership as a charge nurse and preceptor. Skilled in coordinating patient care, mentoring staff, and implementing process improvements that enhance quality and efficiency. Seeking to leverage leadership, clinical expertise, and staff development skills in a Clinical Coordinator role to optimize workflows and advance patient-centered care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse/ Registered Nurse

Edward Hospital
Naperville
05.2020 - Current
  • Supervise daily unit operations for a 24-bed unit, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
  • Mentor and precept new nurses, fostering professional development, and clinical confidence.
  • Coordinated with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to streamline care transitions and reduce patient length of stay.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control, HIPAA, and organizational protocols.
  • Recognized for leadership during high-acuity situations, improving both patient satisfaction and team performance.

Staff Nurse

MacNeal Hospital
Berwyn
01.2017 - 05.2020
  • Assisted in emergency procedures, maintaining calm under high-pressure situations.
  • Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for CVICU care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with diverse medical and surgical needs.
  • Supported discharge planning, patient/family education, and care coordination.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided in electronic medical record system.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Chamberlain University
Tinley Park, IL
08-2016

Skills

  • Clinical leadership and staff mentorship
  • Patient care coordination and advocacy
  • Charge nurse operations and resource allocation
  • Preceptorship and peer mentorship program
  • Staff training, onboarding, and professional development
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • EMR/EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc)
  • Quality and compliance (HIPAA, JCAHO, CMS standards)
  • Workflow optimization and patient safety initiatives

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association
  • Annual Health Fair Assistant Director

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, State of IL
  • BLS and ACLS

Timeline

Charge Nurse/ Registered Nurse

Edward Hospital
05.2020 - Current

Staff Nurse

MacNeal Hospital
01.2017 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science -

Chamberlain University

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