Erica Burke
Dosing Nurse at John Brooks Recovery Center- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Nursing Professional Development- Board Certified (NPD-BC)
American Nurses Credentialing CenterApr, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Informatics Nursing- Board Certified (RN-BC)
American Nurses Credentialing CenterJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse-Board Certified (PMH-BC)
American Nurses Credentialing CenterMay, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Nurse
Department Of Consumer AffairsMay, 2009- Sep, 2024
Experience
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John Brooks Recovery Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dosing Nurse
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Aug 2021 - Present
Administer Methadone and Suboxone as prescribed Assess effectiveness of medication, monitor for adverse reactions Assess safety of the patient when dosing Admit 1-4 new clients per shift to the program Educate clients on medication treatment, side effects, etc Administer Methadone and Suboxone as prescribed Assess effectiveness of medication, monitor for adverse reactions Assess safety of the patient when dosing Admit 1-4 new clients per shift to the program Educate clients on medication treatment, side effects, etc
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Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Nursing Informatics
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Nov 2019 - Present
Serves as a liason between Nursing and POES Programmers, and vice versa· Work with Prescribers and Pharmacy to assist in order entry· Communicate with Pharmacy to ensure orders are going through properly and troubleshoot together when issues arise.· Troubleshoot reported issues and errors. If the cause is lack of education, training occurs on the spot. If the cause is program related, IT is contacted with details of the error to be fixed.· Monitor for patterns in errors, determine possible solutions, and create solutions to prevent further error.· Develop self-trainings that Providers can use at their own pace to improve independence with the system· Coordinate and carry out several trainings a week, for all system users as needed.· Monitor nursing and medical policies to ensure the system is within compliance; make recommended changes to policy as needed· Research national/state regulations and ensure the system is within compliance as needed· Analyze new features to predict the possibility of future errors· Redesigned Special Observation monitoring through the POES system based on policy needs and user issues Show less
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Instructor of Nursing- Lead ION
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Sep 2016 - Nov 2019
● Assist in the creation of electronic restraints within POES system, ensuring the system was user friendly at met all of the hospitals and states requirements.● Complete both hospital wide and building specific trainings as needed● Develop educational resources for self-learning experiences● Coordinate Employee Wellness Committee, creating and proposing new ideas to improve employee morale to Administration● Orient and precept new employees to policy and procedure of hospital● Create and teach 4-8 hour long educational sessions for newly hired nurses● Work with upper management to change and create policies as needed● Create and disseminate monthly educational newsletters for nurses to maintain communication● Director of the simulation lab for continued education for Nurses and HSA staff● Collect and monitor data to show effectiveness of trainings● Monitor compliance for employees with state training requirements● Coordinate and run medical emergency drills with a variety of scenarios● Monitor medication administration to ensure compliance with policy and regulations● Practice CPR skills with HSAs and Nurses in-between re-certifications to ensure high quality care● Practice medical emergency equipment usage with RNs and LPNs to ensure adequate skills● Complete nursing leadership rounds, allowing unit staff from all shifts to express their concerns and ideas● Ensure effective communication with per diem staff regarding policy changes, pilot programs, etc. Show less
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Charge Nurse
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Dec 2009 - Sep 2016
● Supervise 5 to 10 third shift employees● Provide debriefing for both staff and patients after a possibly traumatic code● Provide staff with weekly in-service involving new or changed policies● Schedule, coordinate and deliver care to psychiatric patients in a 27 bed unit● Maintain patient safety and ensure their rights are upheld in code situations● Continuously assess 27 patients medical and mental state, ensuring no changes● Deescalate patients using therapeutic communication techniques to help prevent psychiatric emergencies● Implement the treatment care plan and collaborate with the team as needed● Coordinate patient care with other shifts to ensure continuity of care● Maintained adequate supply levels for the building● Work with unit managers to make improvements to the building, such as developing new forms● Maintained consistency and organization on the unit to improve operational effectiveness Show less
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Hampton Behavioral Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Jul 2013 - Dec 2014
● Administer medications and complete medication education ● Admit 1-3 patients per shift ● Maintain a therapeutic and safe environment for 20-40 patients ● Monitor for signs and symptoms of drug withdrawal ● Coordinate, delegate and deliver care to all patients ● Administer medications and complete medication education ● Admit 1-3 patients per shift ● Maintain a therapeutic and safe environment for 20-40 patients ● Monitor for signs and symptoms of drug withdrawal ● Coordinate, delegate and deliver care to all patients
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Education
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2015 - 2017
Drexel University
Master of Education (MEd), Nursing Education -
2009 - 2011
Stockton University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Nursing -
2007 - 2009
Gwynedd Mercy University
Associate of Science (A.S.), Nursing -
Gwynedd Mercy University
Associate of Science - AS, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
Stockton University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Nursing
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