Bethany Brooks, BSN, RN
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Experienced and respected healthcare leader with a proven track record in multiple domains. Recognized for elevating standards of care, driving patient success and satisfaction, cultivating successful teams, and creating inspired workplace environments. A versatile leader-by-example and skilled technician who models commitment, loyalty, and dedication to the highest standards. Deeply experienced with hands-on successes including opening a new hospital, developing nursing protocols and policies, institutionalizing integrated case management protocols, and boosting unit morale.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2025
- Led staff of 16 nurses in 40-bed hospital, consistently maintaining top-tier nationwide patient satisfaction and care standards, confidently directing overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Advanced interdisciplinary collaboration by strengthening relationships with physicians, therapists, case management and other team members.
- Institutionalized discovery and identification of barriers to patient discharge, developing mitigation strategies and care plans alongside case management to ensure patient success
- Utilized my comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel to optimize resource allocation and improve patient care documentation.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who sought out and actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses
- Routinely provided direct nursing care to patients when faced with frequent high op-tempo and short-staffing
- Contributed significantly towards joint commission accreditation compliance through regular audits of documentation, staff education, and process improvement initiatives
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication of pertinent patient information during handoffs
- Supported departmental goals through active participation in hospital-wide committees and initiatives
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth
- Continuously sought opportunities for growth and developed and implemented numerous quality improvement initiatives within CMS guidelines.
Charge Nurse
Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital TBI Unit
11.2016 - 05.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on a 19-bed unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs
- Collaborated weekly with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, implementing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA05.2016
Skills
- Collaborative Care Management
- Compliance Review and Verification
- Clinical Team Leadership
- Quality Improvement
- Electronic medical records
- Auditing and Accountability
- Prioritization and Coordination
- Evidence-Based Reasoning
- Workforce Development and Training
- Policy and Protocol Development and Implementation
- Proficient in Microsoft word, Outlook, and Excel
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, SC Compact, 06/01/16
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse, 12/01/21
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), 2019
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2025
Charge Nurse
Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital TBI Unit
11.2016 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lord Fairfax Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
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