BARBIE BRINKLEY
Lexington,NC
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Flex Resource Team
Moses Cone Memorial Hospital
Greensboro, NC
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Administered medications and treatments in compliance with hospital protocols and patient care standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, identifying changes in condition and responding promptly to emergencies.
Acute Dialysis RN
Davita
Salisbury, NC
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Administered acute dialysis treatments, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and lab results to assess patient progress and treatment efficacy.
Registered Nurse
THOMASVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
Thomasville, NC
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Mentored junior nurses through hands-on training, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
- 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 and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care standards.
Telehealth Nurse
Optum Health United Health Care
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Provide education on medications and health conditions; triage based on symptoms provided; help direct to appropriate level of care
Staff RN
Trellis Supportive Care
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Provide emotional, spiritual and physical support to patients and families.
- Ensure MD orders are followed through with properly and promptly
- Ensure proper documentation according to facility and state policies.
- Supervisor: Debra Owenby 336-889-8446
Assistant Director of Nursing
Abbotts Creek Nursing & Rehab
Lexington, NC
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Ensures all state and facility regulations maintained
- Supports nursing staff with daily job functions
- Communicates with medical staff and family
- Supervisor: Brandy Jones, DON 336-248-6644
- Oversaw nursing staff performance, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
Staff RN, Inpatient Rehab
Moses Cone Hospital
Greensboro, NC
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Manage clinical and support staff in patient care.
- Responsible for discharge planning and followed infection control procedures.
- Administer prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids.
Charge RN
Lexington Healthcare Center
Lexington, NC
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Administer medications according to MD order
- Obtain blood sugars and lab specimens
- Ensure MD and family members are contacted regarding any changes with patient condition
Staff RN
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health
Winston Salem, NC
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Administer medications according to MD orders
- Provide stability and environmental stability to aid in patient recovery
- Provide education regarding medical diagnoses and medications
Staff RN
Glenn Kiser Hospice House
Salisbury, NC
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Provide emotional, spiritual and physical support to patients and families.
- Ensure MD orders are followed through with properly.
- Ensure proper documentation according to facility and state policies.
Medical/Surgical RN
Thomasville Medical Center
Thomasville, NC
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed clinical and support staff in patient care.
- Responsible for discharge planning and followed infection control procedures.
- Administer prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids.
Night Shift Supervisor
NCState Veterans Home
Salisbury, NC
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Provide support to staff in patient care.
- Ensure MD orders are followed properly.
- Contact MD and families regarding patient changes.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Salem, NC, US01-2009
Skills
- Supervisory experience
- Med/Surg Experience
- Telemetry Experience
- Communication skills
- Discharge planning
- Patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
Certification
- RN License, Indefinite
- Driver's License, Indefinite
- CPR Certification, 2023-06-01 to 2025-06-01
- BLS Certification, Indefinite
Timeline
Registered Nurse Flex Resource Team
Moses Cone Memorial Hospital
09.2025 - 03.2026
Acute Dialysis RN
Davita
02.2025 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
THOMASVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
04.2023 - 03.2025
Telehealth Nurse
Optum Health United Health Care
09.2022 - 02.2023
Staff RN
Trellis Supportive Care
12.2020 - 09.2022
Assistant Director of Nursing
Abbotts Creek Nursing & Rehab
11.2019 - 12.2020
Staff RN, Inpatient Rehab
Moses Cone Hospital
12.2018 - 10.2019
Charge RN
Lexington Healthcare Center
08.2018 - 02.2019
Staff RN
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health
10.2017 - 08.2018
Staff RN
Glenn Kiser Hospice House
09.2016 - 10.2017
Medical/Surgical RN
Thomasville Medical Center
04.2016 - 05.2017
Night Shift Supervisor
NCState Veterans Home
09.2015 - 04.2016
Associates Degree - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Personal Information
Driving License: Yes