Bethany Browning
Gilbertsville,KY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in various environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
Mercy Health Lourde's Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between hospital units by effectively communicating with receiving teams about patient status.
- Promoted culture of teamwork within CCU by actively participating in patient care with fellow employees.
- Delivered high-quality patient care, maintaining accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
- Provided emotional support for families during difficult times
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
Southeast Georgia Health System
06.2021 - 09.2023
- All the above, plus:
- Served as preceptor for new nursing staff, contributing to their successful integration into unit.
- Recommended by nursing students on multiple occasions to serve as preceptor for oncoming students.
- Initiated appropriate interventions during rapid responses and code blues throughout hospital.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently under high-pressure circumstances.
- Lead daily interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring patients were advocated for appropriately.
- Served as charge nurse when needed, making sure assignments were delegated fairly and processes ran smoothly throughout day.
- Daisy Award recipient
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator
Safe Harbor Children's Advocacy Center
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with law enforcement and district attorneys, to improve services for sexual assault victims of all ages.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for sexual assault survivors, addressing their physical, emotional, and legal needs.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within forensic nursing program by evaluating current practices, identifying areas for growth, and implementing evidence-based strategies.
- Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, interventions, treatments provided, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Cooperated with coworkers and Rape Response staff to process and treat incoming patients.
- Audited charts to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ensured strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures for all evidence collected during examinations, preserving its integrity for potential use in criminal proceedings.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Scheduled follow up appointments, and ensured transportation was provided.
- Traveled over 4 counties to provide exams to clients in need all hours of day/night.
- Standardized, organized, and maintained exam rooms in 4 facilities.
- Interviewed potential SANE candidates.
- Submitted appropriate documentation to ensure victims exams were provided at no charge.
- Testified in court as witness when necessary.
- Ordered all medical supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedure for future SANES within organization.
Emergency Department RN
Southeast Georgia Health System
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Effectively listen to patient complaints in order to accurately communicate to physician their medical needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families about their medical conditions, supporting informed decision-making regarding treatment options.
- Reduced wait times for patients through efficient triage and prioritization of medical needs.
Stroke Coordinator (PRN)
Southeast Georgia Health System
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Evaluated program effectiveness using key performance indicators, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Utilized telemedicine technology when appropriate to enhance access to specialized neurological expertise.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice to help prevent future strokes.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in field by attending conferences, reviewing literature, and networking with fellow professionals.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based stroke care protocols and guidelines.
- Conducted regular chart audits to ensure compliance with national stroke care standards and guidelines.
Medical-Surgical/Neurology Unit Registered Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
07.2015 - 10.2019
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as liaison between healthcare team and loved ones.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- As clinical leader, rounded on patients to ensure their stay was satisfactory.
- Lead team huddles in with both day and night shift present to discuss patient acuity, assignments, and importance of bedside shift report.
- Delegate as needed to make sure patients were cared for in timely manner.
- Serve as mentor on unit for trained staff.
- Ensure equipment was plugged in and operating at full capacity at beginning of each shift.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Administration
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA05.2015
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
Mercy Health Lourde's Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
Southeast Georgia Health System
06.2021 - 09.2023
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator
Safe Harbor Children's Advocacy Center
03.2020 - 06.2021
Emergency Department RN
Southeast Georgia Health System
10.2019 - 03.2020
Stroke Coordinator (PRN)
Southeast Georgia Health System
05.2019 - 03.2020
Medical-Surgical/Neurology Unit Registered Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
07.2015 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Administration
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Coastal Georgia
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