Tiffany Burns
Windsor
Summary
Dynamic RN Simulation Specialist with extensive experience at Banner Health, excelling in high-fidelity simulation and program management. Proven track record in data analysis and effective communication, enhancing training outcomes and patient safety. Successfully led initiatives throughout career that improved staff competencies and operational efficiency across multiple departments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Simulation Specialist
Banner Health Corporate
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinates, researches, fully develops, and implements service line scenarios for the Western Division of Banner Health
- Directly responsible for scenario setup, programming of high-fidelity manikins, maintenance and troubleshooting of technology.
- Team lead for the management of the Simulation Training Centers RQI program in the Western Division of Banner
- Conducted training sessions for RQI super users to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Interpreted learning goals and objectives by creating reports identifying gaps from scenario debriefs.
- Collected and analyzed simulation reports to identify latent patient safety threats discovered during events.
- Communicated updates regarding RQI to simulation team and super users.
- Coordinates and develops clinic RQI Go-Bag rotations for the Northern Colorado area.
RN Director Clinical Education
Banner Health Corporate
07.2017 - 10.2022
- Led management and leadership of life support program for Western Division of Banner Health, enhancing training effectiveness.
- Collaborated with leadership and instructors to assess and fulfill training and mock code requirements, ensuring readiness.
- Mentored and developed 130 staff members in various capacities within Banner Health.
- Managed budget and financial resources for program and instructors, aligning expenditures with training goals.
- Partnered with leadership to improve life-saving training while adhering to AHA guidelines.
- Implemented virtual mentoring and monitoring strategies to enhance instructor performance.
- Coordinated system-wide mock code exercises across six states.
- Utilized multiple technology platforms for simulations and electronic learning initiatives.
RN Clinical Education Specialist
Banner Health Corporate
Loveland
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Managed daily educational requirements for clinical departments, including PCU, medical-surgical, and maternal-child, ensuring staff met compliance standards.
- Developed standardized orientation and onboarding programs to enhance training efficiency.
- Coordinated nursing staff clinical orientation with facility leadership to streamline integration of new hires into care teams.
- Developed and implemented onboarding procedures for new hires across multiple departments to enhance training consistency.
- Directed professional development initiatives for clinical staff through specialty academies and graduate residencies.
- Utilized simulation training to address staff learning needs in designated specialty areas.
- Maintained electronic records of mandatory education completion and navigated course catalogs.
- Coordinated nursing student placements and served as the primary facility contact for educational programs.
RN Senior Manager/ Interim Director
McKee Medical Center-Banner Health
Loveland
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed and led 9 departments (PACU, OR, SPD, Anesthesia, PAT, Scheduling, Endoscopy, Outpatient infusion, Outpatient Wound) 95FTEs
- Served as Interim Director during recruitment for new service line director, ensuring continuity of leadership and operations.
- Managed daily operations, overseeing schedules, staffing, quality outcomes, supply variances, and productivity to meet service needs.
- Strategic planning for future service lines, including cosmetic plastic surgery
- Coaching and mentoring of 5 new RN managers
- Onboarding and professional development of staff nurses and frontline leadership through coursework, mentoring, and coaching
- Promoted national Just Culture principles to improve safety and accountability within the organization.
- Developed and managed departmental budgets totaling approximately $2M, aligning resources with strategic objectives.
- Development of capital purchase items through collaboration with the providers, leadership and senior leadership teams
Surgical Trauma Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical
Boise
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Circulate and scrub for critically ill and injured patients in the surgical setting.
- Collaborated with physicians and units, primarily trauma ICU and emergency department, to enhance patient care.
- Managed surgical supplies and resources efficiently in the operating room.
- Schedule emergency cases after hours.
- Developed specialty carts to address needs of after hours' emergency specialties.
- Preceptor to new nurses and students.
- Created and delivered content to support professional practice growth of nursing staff in Trauma Services.
- Member of the nursing shared leadership committee
Manager of Outpatient Surgical Units
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical
Boise
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Developed and opened a new outpatient surgical department with collaboration and shared leadership with clinical staff and medical director to develop guidelines, scheduling, and daily operations.
- Managed $500,000 budgets for two outpatient surgical services, ensuring financial stability and resource allocation.
- Directed and evaluated (12-15 FTEs) staff members, registered nursess, licensed practical nurse, and endoscopic technicians.
- Coordinated onboarding and skill development programs for staff, enhancing team competency and patient care quality.
- Monitored patient care for patients having general surgical, dental, gynecological, orthopedic and endoscopic procedures.
- Facilitated the personal and professional growth of staff members through specialty training, coursework, and coaching.
- Collaborated with main campus leadership and providers to optimize patient care delivery, especially in emergency situations.
Open-heart Surgical Staff Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical
Boise
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Circulated and scrubbed for cardiothoracic patients, ensuring sterile environment and supporting surgical team.
- Maintained and monitored specialty implant materials to ensure availability and compliance with surgical protocols.
- Facilitated skill development for new nurses and students, enhancing their clinical competencies and confidence in the operating room.
- Professional practice development for co-workers through research and developing content to maintain evidenced based practices
Day Managing Nurse
Idaho Correctional Center
Kuna
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Managed and monitored 10 FTEs in medical department to ensure effective patient care.
- Oversaw medical supplies and medications to support daily operations of medical clinic.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations by maintaining detailed patient records.
- Coordinated documentation of prison accreditation files to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
Lieutenant Commander
United States Naval Reserve
Boise
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Scheduled and directed reserve medical sick call and clinic operations for 12 FTEs, ensuring efficient patient care.
- Directed patient care at multiple duty stations during annual two-week orders, optimizing service delivery.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of thirty staff members, including ten junior officers and twenty corpsmen, fostering professional growth.
- Developed professional practice for junior officers and corpsmen based on individual needs. Created professional development plans and goals.
- Mentor to new Naval officers and corpsmen, including all new education needs.
- Created budgets for various special events, ensuring resource availability and alignment with organizational goals.
Open-heart Surgical Nurse
Saint Luke’s Regional Medical
Boise
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Circulated and/ or scrubbed all cardiothoracic surgeries.
- Cultivated strong relationships with physicians on critical care floor and in surgery to enhance collaboration.
- Managed specialty supplies and implants valued at approximately $250,000 to ensure availability for surgical procedures.
- Managed patient care during after-hours shifts and weekends.
- Trained and mentored new nurses on patient care protocols to ensure high-quality care and adherence to standards.
Lieutenant – AHA Military Training Network
United States Navy (Active Duty)
Lemoore
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Managed and coordinated AHA training classes and program, ensuring effective delivery of critical life-saving skills.
- Instructed BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses at Naval Air Station Lemoore Hospital to enhance emergency response skills.
- Collaborated with a team of 40 physicians, 100 nurses, corpsmen, EMTs, and Search and Rescue crew members.
- Mentored and coached junior officers and corpsmen, fostering their professional practice development and enhancing team readiness.
- Developed professional development plans to guide staff in career advancement and achieving specific practice goals.
Ensign to Lieutenant
United States Navy (Active Duty)
Lemoore
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Manager of post anesthesia care unit and sterile processing at Lemoore Naval Hospital.
- Case manager for the care of servicemen with Hepatitis C at Lemoore Naval Hospital. Patient load of 26 and family members.
- Collaborated with service members and leadership to coordinate care and manage ongoing case management during active duty.
- Evaluated, managed, and mentored fifty corpsmen and twenty junior officers over a course of seven years. (70FTEs)
- Balanced and managed $3M surgical budget at Naval National Medical Center-Bethesda (1993-1995).
- Planned, budgeted, and purchased equipment and vendor supplies for surgical services.
- Developed, budgeted, and purchased for a new surgical service line (orthopedic joints) at Lemoore Naval Hospital. (Budgeted for $520,000 but purchased for $300,000. Cost savings of $220,000.)
- Developed same day/short stay unit at Lemoore Naval Hospital, overseeing staffing and establishing operational guidelines.
- Assistant manager of Orthopedic and Neurosurgical service line at Naval National Medical Center-Bethesda (1993-1995) within 6 operating rooms. 20FTEs.
- Developed and delivered education and training to advance the professional practice of nurses and corpsmen over seven years.
- Utilized multiple methods for delivery of education, including electronic educational platforms.
Student Nurses Aide
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Coordinated daily patient care activities under guidance of primary nurse, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Supported registered nurses with patient care tasks in clinical settings, enhancing overall patient care experience.
- Provided compassionate care as a certified nurse's aide, supporting patient comfort and well-being.
Education
PhD of Nursing Science - Interdisciplinary (Leadership, Education, Health Care Administration)
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2018
Masters of Science - Nursing leadership and management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2010
Diploma - Professional Nursing
Sentara Norfolk School of Professional Nursing
Norfolk, VA01-1992
Nursing and General Courses
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- High-fidelity Simulation
- Debriefing
- Data analysis
- Program Management
- Microsoft Office use
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Publications
Dissertation, Walden University, 05/18, Impact of Empowerment and Autonomy on the Nursing Director’s Intent to Stay
Licensing Certifications Awards
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau
- Leaders as Teachers certification through Banner Health
- National Just Culture Champion Certification
- Senate Accommodation for Service for Congressional Honors
- United States Navy Medal of Achievement
- Acknowledgment and Letters of appreciation for the Pacific Northwest Tissue Bank
- Basic Life Support Certification/ Instructor Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification / Instructor Current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification/ Instructor Current
- Current professional registered nurse license of Colorado
Work Preference
Salary Range
$97000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
RN Simulation Specialist
Banner Health Corporate
10.2022 - Current
RN Director Clinical Education
Banner Health Corporate
07.2017 - 10.2022
RN Clinical Education Specialist
Banner Health Corporate
01.2013 - 07.2017
RN Senior Manager/ Interim Director
McKee Medical Center-Banner Health
01.2010 - 01.2013
Surgical Trauma Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical
01.2008 - 01.2010
Manager of Outpatient Surgical Units
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical
01.2006 - 01.2008
Open-heart Surgical Staff Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical
01.2004 - 01.2006
Day Managing Nurse
Idaho Correctional Center
01.2003 - 01.2004
Lieutenant Commander
United States Naval Reserve
01.1999 - 01.2004
Open-heart Surgical Nurse
Saint Luke’s Regional Medical
01.1998 - 01.2003
Lieutenant – AHA Military Training Network
United States Navy (Active Duty)
01.1995 - 01.1999
Ensign to Lieutenant
United States Navy (Active Duty)
01.1992 - 01.1999
Student Nurses Aide
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1992
PhD of Nursing Science - Interdisciplinary (Leadership, Education, Health Care Administration)
Walden University
Masters of Science - Nursing leadership and management
Walden University
Diploma - Professional Nursing
Sentara Norfolk School of Professional Nursing
Nursing and General Courses
Tidewater Community College