Barbara Brantley, BSN, RN, CEN
Montgomery,TX
Summary
Highly accomplished Registered Nurse with 19 years of progressive experience in diverse healthcare settings, specializing in critical care and emergency services. Adept at Clinical Assessment and Clinical Decision Making, Patient Advocacy, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration to deliver optimal patient outcomes. Proven ability to excel in high-pressure environments, leveraging critical thinking and advanced monitoring skills to manage complex cases and improve patient safety. Seeking remote clinical nursing opportunities in nurse triage, telehealth, patient advocacy, utilization management and case management,
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital System
The Woodlands, TX
06.2007 - Current
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired nurses providing mentorship, clinical training and workflow support
- Recognized early signs of patient deterioration and initiated rapid intervention protocols for stroke, sepsis, trauma, respiratory failure and cardiac emergencies
- Maintained compliance with hospital protocols, infection prevention standards, medication safety practices and regulatory requirements
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, discharge instructions, medications and follow up care
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department PRN
CHI St Lukes Lakeside Hospital
The Woodlands, TX
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Functioned as Operations Administrator (OA) during overnight hours, overseeing hospital operations, responding to urgent facility concerns and serving as the primary leadership contact after hours
- Performed rapid patient assessments, triage, medication administration, and emergency interventions based on patient acuity
- Provided emergency nursing care in a fast-paced, low volume emergency department
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Foot and Ankle Center of North Houston
Houston, TX
07.2002 - 07.2008
- Assisted foot and ankle surgeon in outpatient clinical care by evaluating patients, obtaining histories, documenting assessments, and coordinating treatment plans
- Served as primary clinical support to physician, functioning as a key liaison between provider, patients, hospital staff and ancillary departments
- Assisted in surgical procedures including pre-operative preparation, sterile field maintenance, intraoperative assistance, instrument handling and post-operative patient care
- Rounded with physician on hospitalized patients, assessing post-surgical recovery progress, assisting with wound care management, and coordinating ongoing treatment plans
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Houston Northwest Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2001 - 01.2005
- Provided direct nursing care to adult patients on a fast paced medical-surgical unit, managing a diverse patient population with acute and chronic medical conditions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and case management to coordinate patient care plans
- Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer processes while ensuring accurate documentation in the medical record
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Texas Woman's University
Houston, TX01-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lonestar College Formerly North Harris Montgomery Community College
Conroe, TX01-2007
Lonestar College Formerly North Harris Montgomery Community College
Conroe, TX01-2001
Skills
- Registered Nurse (RN), Texas
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department PRN
CHI St Lukes Lakeside Hospital
10.2014 - 06.2016
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital System
06.2007 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Foot and Ankle Center of North Houston
07.2002 - 07.2008
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Houston Northwest Hospital
06.2001 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Texas Woman's University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lonestar College Formerly North Harris Montgomery Community College
Lonestar College Formerly North Harris Montgomery Community College