About me
Melissa S. Burke is a nursing leader and patient safety advocate with expertise in pediatric emergency care, quality improvement, and forensic nursing. She is the Patient Care Manager for Comer Children’s Hospital ED and SANE Program Manager at University of Chicago Medicine, overseeing a 24-bed Level 1 pediatric ED and a regional forensic nursing program.
Melissa led the implementation of Cold Debriefs, enhancing team resilience, psychological safety, and patient outcomes. She has driven workflow redesign, behavioral health integration, and pediatric policy development. Her leadership in high-reliability organizing and just culture strengthens safety, communication, and education.
Holding dual master’s degrees in Nursing & Business Administration, Melissa is CEN, CPEN, and AA-SANE certified, committed to advancing emergency medicine and trauma-informed care.
