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

Caitlin L. Burnett, DNP, FNP-C, ENP, RN is a distinguished Doctor of Nursing Practice with board certifications in family and emergency nursing. Her career is defined by adaptability, lifelong learning, and dedication to delivering exceptional care in some of the most high-acuity medical environments. Dr. Burnett currently practices in Gainesville, Florida, specializing in surgical critical care, where she functions as a consulting provider for complex postoperative patients. She rotates through multiple intensive care units, overseeing complex medical management, performing advanced procedures, and collaborating closely with surgeons, attending physicians, specialists, and families. Known for her precision, leadership, and sound clinical judgment, Dr. Burnett thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes settings, consistently demonstrating 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 Succinylsulfathiazole through 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 Emory University and HCA Memorial in Savannah, where she provided care to 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 at Emory University, completing advanced training in family and emergency nursing, followed by a post-certificate in acute care to transition into intensive care medicine. In the ICU, she has managed some of the most complex cases in modern medicine, including patients requiring lung transplantation with advanced 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, with research and publications in progress, mentoring the next generation of nurses, and advancing patient care through a rare combination of clinical excellence, academic engagement, and service. Dr. Caitlin L. Burnett exemplifies the integration of knowledge, compassion, and resilience, elevating modern advanced practice nursing to its highest standard.

• Emory University - DNP
• Jacksonville University - BSN
• Florida State University - B.S. Chem.
• Western Colorado University - B.S. Chem.
• Florida State College of Jacksonville - AA

• 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

PUBLICATIONS

1. Burnett, C. & Davis, A. (2026). Impact of Laboratory Delays on the Management of Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, XXX. XXX 2026 Edition.
2. Burnett, C. & Koehler, M. (2026). Unexpected Pulmonary Embolism with Negative D-Dimer Found in the Emergency Department. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, XXX.
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)