Brande Long
RN Pre-op/PACU
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
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.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
Fort Walton Beach Fl, FL
10.2018 - 04.2022
- FWBMC is a Level 2 Trauma Center, 267 bed facility. Experience includes:
- Recovering Trauma, In-house surgical patients & Outpatient surgical patients.
- Surgeries Include: Trauma, Cardiac surgeries such as Ablations, TEE,
- Loop Recorders, Pacemaker, Craniotomies, Triple AAA's, Urology,
- Otolaryngology, Pediatric Dental, Ortho, Gyno, Endo, General Surgeries.
- I manage Ventilator Patients when needed, Art Lines, Chest Tubes, set up PCA's.
Registered Nurse Manager Preop-PACU
Trinity Park Surgery Center
Arlington , TX
01.2015 - 10.2018
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Supervised and managed functions , including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing
- Reviewed time records for employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
RN Preop-PACU
Trinity Park Surgery Center
Arlington , TX
04.2011 - 08.2018
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as [Type] and [Type].
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
- Educated patients about post-operative instructions, including medication administration, infection complications and preventative health measures.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
RN Preop-PACU
Baylor Surgicare Of Fort Worth
Granbury, TX
08.2004 - 01.2011
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over [Number] patients daily.
RN Medical Surgical Floor
Cooks Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX
08.2003 - 01.2004
- Provided exceptional care to 5 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
RN Medical Surgical Floor
Lake Granbury Medical Center
Granbury, TX
01.2004 - 08.2004
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX08.2003
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Trauma recovery
- Critical care
- Patient Assessments
Affiliations
ASPAN JOURNAL OF PERIANESTHESIA NURSING
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
10.2018 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse Manager Preop-PACU
Trinity Park Surgery Center
01.2015 - 10.2018
RN Preop-PACU
Trinity Park Surgery Center
04.2011 - 08.2018
RN Preop-PACU
Baylor Surgicare Of Fort Worth
08.2004 - 01.2011
RN Medical Surgical Floor
Lake Granbury Medical Center
01.2004 - 08.2004
RN Medical Surgical Floor
Cooks Children's Medical Center
08.2003 - 01.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weatherford College
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