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ARRONA BROOKS

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Registered Nurse

HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL
04.2003 - Current
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
  • Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.

Education

ST. Mary's of Redford High School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Skills

  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Duty Delegation
  • Staff Training
  • Patient Care Management
  • Nursing Process
  • Medication Administration
  • Operational Standards
  • Restraint Procedures
  • Team Supervision
  • Implement Standards

Timeline

Charge Registered Nurse

HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL
04.2003 - Current

ST. Mary's of Redford High School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Detroit Mercy
ARRONA BROOKS