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Brandee McCarthy

Registered Nurse
Scranton,PA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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 customer service.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Aveanna Heathcare
Wilkes-Barre, PA
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.

Registered Nurse

Wellpath
Nashville, TN
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.

Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
06.2015 - 03.2020

Registered Nurse

Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
Wilkes-Barre, PA
05.2003 - 05.2015
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Luzerne County Community College
06.2009

Diploma - Health Related Technology

West Side Area Vocational Technical School
06.1997

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient Care
  • Emergency care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity
  • Patient-focused care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Transporting patients
  • Measuring bodily fluids
  • Chronic disease management
  • Observing responses
  • Insulin Injection Administration
  • Records Management
  • Topical Medication Application
  • Wound Care
  • Ventilator care
  • Gastrostomy tube care
  • Seizure Management
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Diabetes management
  • Physical assessments
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Wellpath
10.2023 - 07.2024

Registered Nurse

Aveanna Heathcare
10.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
06.2015 - 03.2020

Registered Nurse

Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
05.2003 - 05.2015

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Luzerne County Community College

Diploma - Health Related Technology

West Side Area Vocational Technical School

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