Amy Brooks
Brook Park,OH
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse demonstrating expertise in patient assessments and medication administration. Skilled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and implementing infection control measures. Excelled in patient education and advocacy, significantly improving recovery outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Hospital St. John's Medical Center
09.2004 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
University Hospital Case Medical Center
09.2004 - 12.2015
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their stay.
- Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to strict infection control protocols and regular room sanitization procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Hospital St. John's Medical Center
09.2004 - Current
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
University Hospital Case Medical Center
09.2004 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State University
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