ALISSA BROUGHAM
Little Elm,TX
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Summary
Bilingual PCU/Telemetry Nurse offering over 6 years of expertise in issue resolution, medication administration and communicating effectively with patients. Considered patient education expert.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Received Daisy Award for exceptional patient care provided
- Contributed to overall unit's HCAHPS score improvement
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project to increase nursing compassionate care delivery and burnout management
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC and Meditech
- Performed hourly rounds on 25-32 bed floors to monitor equipment function and lead placement
Registered Nurse, PCU
Medical City Denton
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Responded to code blue alerts within facility to initiate protocol, special procedures and cardiac monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
05.2016
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- PICC Lines
- Chest Tubes
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Feeding Pumps
- Emotional Support
- Patient Education
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Interpreting EKGs
Certification
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Telemetry Registered Nurse - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
Telemetry Registered Nurse - Aya Healthcare
12.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, PCU - Medical City Denton
02.2017 - 12.2020
The University of Texas At Arlington - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Northwest Florida State College - Associate of Science, Nursing