Michelin “Brande” Huggins
Darlington,Sc
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 21 years of experience delivering exceptional care to Medical and surgical patients. Knowledgeable about Colon surgeries and Infection control requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability 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 customer service.
Multi state Board-Certified Registered Nurse with over 21 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Medical and Surgical care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously driving widespread healthcare system initiatives. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in Medical and surgical patient care while driving innovation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence , SC
10.2005 - 10.2020
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
Hartsville, SC
11.2020 - 07.2024
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence SC 06.1999
Skills
- Precepting
- Chronic Disease Management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Infection Control Measures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
McLeod Regional Medical Center
10.2005 - 10.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Florence Darlington Technical College
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