Deanna Brown
Orangeburg,SC
Summary
Highly motivated and recently graduated Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in clinical practice, eager to apply patient-centered care in a dynamic healthcare setting, showcasing excellent communication, critical thinking, and compassion gained through extensive clinical rotations. Committed to positively impacting patient well-being and supporting healthcare teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Technician
MUSC Orangeburg- 4 West (Med-Surg)
05.2024 - Current
- Ensured timely responses to call lights, attending to patients'' needs quickly and efficiently.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and active listening skills during interactions.
- Exhibited excellent time management skills when prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously under high-pressure situations.
- Participated in educational opportunities to continually improve nursing knowledge and enhance the quality of patient care provided.
- Improved patient comfort by performing vital signs monitoring and reporting any abnormalities to the nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols while assisting with various procedures, minimizing risks for patients and healthcare professionals alike.
- Utilized strong critical thinking abilities when assessing complex situations and determining appropriate actions based on clinical guidelines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Edisto Post Acute
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Patient Access Service Representative
MUSC Charleston- Hollings Center
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently registering patients and verifying insurance information.
- Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
- Determined patient financial needs and referred eligible patients to proper county, state, or federal agencies to obtain financial assistance.
- Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
- Strengthened communication between clinical staff and patients by addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC05.2025
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Specimen collection
- IV insertion
- Vital sign monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Catheter management
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric care
- Universal precautions
- Time management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- DHEC Newborn Screening Training
- You Call The Shots - Immunization Certification through DHEC
- Blood Borne Pathogens- Certification through OSHA
Timeline
Student Nurse Technician
MUSC Orangeburg- 4 West (Med-Surg)
05.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Edisto Post Acute
05.2023 - 01.2024
Patient Access Service Representative
MUSC Charleston- Hollings Center
03.2018 - 01.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- DHEC Newborn Screening Training
- You Call The Shots - Immunization Certification through DHEC
- Blood Borne Pathogens- Certification through OSHA
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