Caitlin Burnett, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, ENP-C, AGACNP-BC

Caitlin Burnett, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, ENP-C, AGACNP-BC, RN is a distinguished Doctor of Nursing Practice with board certifications in family, emergency, and acute care nursing. Her career is defined by adaptability, lifelong learning, and dedication to delivering exceptional care in high-acuity medical environments. Dr. Burnett currently practices at UF Health Jacksonville, providing care in both the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit, where she manages critically ill patients, performs advanced procedures, and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams. Known for her precision, leadership, and sound clinical judgment, Dr. Burnett thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes settings and consistently demonstrates excellence in patient care and critical decision-making.

Dr. Burnett’s path to advanced nursing practice reflects both curiosity and resilience. She earned a B.S. in Chemical Science from Florida State University in 2015, where she published research on Polymorphs of Succinylsulfathiazolethrough the CHM2211L Organic Chemistry Lab, and a B.S. in Nursing from Jacksonville University in 2018. Inspired by personal experiences, including her mother’s battle with cancer and her own recovery from a serious motor vehicle accident, she was drawn to a career that combines science, compassion, and service.

Dr. Burnett began her clinical journey in emergency medical services and as a medical assistant before advancing to registered nursing roles in emergency departments at UF Health Jacksonville, where she cared for both adult and pediatric populations. These experiences strengthened her clinical instincts and deepened her commitment to emergency and acute care.

Seeking to expand her expertise, Dr. Burnett earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Emory University, completing advanced training as a family and emergency nurse practitioner. She later completed a post-certificate in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Jacksonville University, allowing her to further specialize in intensive care medicine. In critical care settings, she has managed highly complex patients requiring advanced interventions, including mechanical circulatory and respiratory support.

Beyond bedside care, Dr. Burnett is deeply engaged in professional service, volunteering with the Jacksonville Emergency Medical Auxiliary and serving as an adjunct professor at Jacksonville University. She continues to contribute to nursing scholarship through ongoing research and writing, while mentoring the next generation of nurses and advanced practice providers.

Dr. Caitlin Burnett exemplifies the integration of knowledge, compassion, and resilience, elevating modern advanced practice nursing through a combination of clinical excellence, academic engagement, and service.

• Emory University - DNP
• Jacksonville University - BSN
• Florida State University - B.S. Chem.
• Jacksonville University - post-certification in AGACNP

• Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• APRN GAA – Nurse Practitioner
• APRN Florida
• DEA MLP – Nurse Practitioner
• AANP Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP-C)
• AANP Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)
• ANCC Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Board Certified Emergency Nurse (BCEN)
• Compact, Florida Registered Nurse License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) & Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – AHA
• Basic & Advanced Disaster Life Support (BDLS / ADLS)

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners
• Journal of Nurse Practitioners
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Jacksonville University
• Emory SON Student Ambassador, Emory Student Nurses Association, Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA), & Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
• Student Nurses Association, KSON Committee, & Students Offering Support
• National Society of Leadership and Success

• Ronald McDonald House Charities
• Jacksonville fire and rescue department axillary
• Happening Christian

PUBLICATIONS

1. Burnett, C. & Davis, A. (2026). Impact of Laboratory Delays on the Management of Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis. 2026 Edition.
2. Burnett, C. & Koehler, M. (2026). Unexpected Pulmonary Embolism with Negative D-Dimer Found in the Emergency Department. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal. DOI: 10.1097/TME.0000000000000606
3. Burnett, C. (2025). Upper Abdominal Pain in the Emergency Department: Case Report. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 21(10), 105555. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105555
4. Burnett, C., Evans, D.D., & Mueller, K. (2024). Managing Diabetes Mellitus in the Emergency Department. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 46(1), 58–70. doi:10.1097/TME.0000000000000500

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1. Burnett, C., Jeter, L., Duva, I., Giordano, N., & Eldridge, R. (2023). Resilience Training in the Emergency Department. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 19(9), 104760. doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104760
2. Profeta, S., Burnett, C., & Patel, K. (2015). Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (CHM 2211L): Polymorphs of Succinylsulfathiazole. Florida State University Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.

PRESENTATIONS

• Poster: Resilience Training in the Emergency Department
• EmergNP Conference at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

CURRENT RESEARCH

• A Painful Presentation: Lipschütz Ulcer in an Adolescent with Recent Mononucleosis – The Journal for Nurse Practitioners (in process)