Amanda Brause BSN, RN
Houston,TX
Summary
Organized, knowledgeable Registered Nurse, and veteran with experience as a hospital corpsman (medic) in the United States Navy. Experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Currently working on wound certification.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BSN, RN- Full Time and PRN
Home Health Professionals
Houston, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
BSN, RN Full-Time
Signature Health Services
Baytown, TX
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
- Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
- Asked open-ended questions and delivered high level of attention to reliably assess patients' conditions.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
BSN, RN Part-time
Mission Home Health
San Diego, CA
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
- Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
- Asked open-ended questions and delivered high level of attention to reliably assess patients' conditions.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Registered Nurse, Per-diem
Hand in Heart Home Health
Ventura, California
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Registered Nurse, Full-time
Brookdale Senior Living
Camarillo, California
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Hospital Corpsman, (Medical Assistant)
Branch Health Clinic
Sasebo, Japan
11.2013 - 04.2016
- Administered medications and immunizations
- Assisted with colposcopies, vasectomies, and circumcisions
- Performed patient assessments
- Hand-picked to serve as a Hario Annex Corpsman due to extensive knowledge and ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal to no supervision
- Performed medical duties for preventive and unscheduled care, including lab work, phlebotomy and IV fluid administration
- Trained 10 co-workers to administer immunizations using the guidelines from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Resulting in 100% compliance in immunization administration
- Maintained health records for military and military family members
- Maintained functionality and organization of medical treatment areas and provisions, including maintaining adequate supplies for patient rooms, and monitoring and reporting defective equipment
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance
- Provided patient transport using various equipment and adhered to safety protocols.
Hospital Corpsman, (Medical Assistant)
Naval Hospital
Beaufort, South Carolina
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Vital sign assessment, assisted with colposcopies, vasectomies, and circumcisions.
- Performed head-to-toe assessments
- Documented current and past medical history as well as medications, procedures, and surgeries
- Performed medical duties for preventive and unscheduled care, including lab work, phlebotomy and IV fluid administration
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance
- Demonstrated abilities as a superb administrator by overseeing hours for 200 active duty personnel, effectively managing labor costs and access to essential manpower
- Served as an ambulance driver during 24 hour duties at the hospital
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Los Angeles, CA01.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
West Palm Beach, FL04.2019
General Duty Hospital Corpsman -
Hospital Corpsman Basic
Fort Sam Houston, TX09.2011
Skills
- Case management
- PICC care and removal
- Pain management
- Specimen collection
- CVA/stroke care
- Medication administration
- Colostomy, urostomy care familiarity
- Foley and suprapubic catheter care
- Medical records management
- Admissions, discharges, recertification's, resumption of care, add-on eval
- Care plans
- Sterile technique
- Diabetes management
- Wound care
- Antibiotic management
- Immunization administration
- Patient teaching
- Problem resolution
- Experience with HCHB
- Experience with Kinnser
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Aug 2021 - Aug 2023
Timeline
BSN, RN- Full Time and PRN
Home Health Professionals
05.2023 - Current
BSN, RN Full-Time
Signature Health Services
10.2022 - 04.2023
BSN, RN Part-time
Mission Home Health
12.2020 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Per-diem
Hand in Heart Home Health
04.2020 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Full-time
Brookdale Senior Living
10.2019 - 01.2020
Hospital Corpsman, (Medical Assistant)
Branch Health Clinic
11.2013 - 04.2016
Hospital Corpsman, (Medical Assistant)
Naval Hospital
09.2011 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
General Duty Hospital Corpsman -
Hospital Corpsman Basic
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Aug 2021 - Aug 2023
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