Connie Burkland
MSN-Prepared RN | Ambulatory, Endoscopy & Perioperative Leadership
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About
Results-driven RN with 20+ years across ambulatory care, endoscopy, perioperative services, trauma, and clinical informatics. MSN-prepared leader with proven impact in quality improvement, EHR implementation, and interdisciplinary team leadership.
Experience
Endoscopy Staff Nurse - Baylor Scott & White
(2021-11)
- Deliver evidence-based peri-procedural nursing care for diverse endoscopy patient populations across pre-, intra-, and post-procedure phases
- Collaborate with gastroenterologists and anesthesia providers to optimize patient outcomes and rapidly manage clinical deterioration
- Drive quality improvement initiatives ensuring full compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards
Nurse Manager - Riverside Peninsula Surgery Center
(2020-10 - 2021-10)
- Led daily nursing operations, staff oversight, and regulatory compliance for a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center
- Managed hiring, performance evaluation, and professional development of perioperative nursing staff
- Implemented process improvements to enhance patient safety, throughput efficiency, and accreditation readiness
Interim Nurse Manager - Riverside Peninsula Surgery Center
(2020-07 - 2020-10)
- Stepped into interim leadership, stabilizing nursing operations and maintaining care quality during management transition
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to sustain surgical volume and patient satisfaction benchmarks
- Identified workflow gaps and introduced targeted solutions that supported permanent leadership onboarding
Perioperative Educator - Riverside Health System
(2019-12 - 2020-07)
- Designed and delivered perioperative education programs improving staff competency and compliance across surgical service lines
Ambulatory Care Unit Registered Nurse - Christus St. Michael Hospital
(2018-12 - 2019-09)
- Provided high-acuity ambulatory nursing care, supporting patient assessment, care planning, and safe discharge in a fast-paced environment
Trauma Program Manager - Christus St. Michael Hospital
(2017-07 - 2018-12)
- Managed trauma program operations, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance to maintain trauma center verification
Nursing Informatics Coordinator / CPOM - Christus St. Michael Hospital
(2011-09 - 2019)
- Led EHR implementation and clinical informatics initiatives, driving adoption and optimization across nursing and interdisciplinary teams
Operating Room Registered Nurse - Christus St. Michael Hospital
(2003-06 - 2011-09)
- Delivered scrub and circulating RN support across multiple surgical specialties in a high-volume Level II trauma OR environment
Registered Nurse - Christus St. Michael Rehab Hospital; Wadley Regional Hospital
- Provided direct patient care in rehabilitation and acute care settings, building a broad clinical foundation across specialties
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Texas A&M University–Texarkana
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Associate of Applied Arts - Texarkana Community College
