Brandee McLennan
Powhatan,VA
Summary
A seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Amedisys Home Health, I excel in care coordination and emotional intelligence. Skilled in EMR/EHR and adept at fostering teamwork, I've significantly improved patient outcomes through innovative care plans, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
2022.05 - Current
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
2021.09 - 2021.12
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Cared for patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms, and providing expert emergency care.
- Ensured continuity of care for patients with complex needs by facilitating referrals to specialty services and arranging follow-up appointments as needed.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
BetterMed Urgent Care
2019.10 - 2022.07
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Chippenham Pediatrics
2019.09 - 2020.10
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Richmond, VA12.2018
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Goal Setting
Emotional Intelligence
EMR / EHR
Care Coordination
Geriatric Care
Patient Assessments
Home care management
Clinical assessment
Patient Management
Student Precepting
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
2022.05 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
2021.09 - 2021.12
Registered Nurse
BetterMed Urgent Care
2019.10 - 2022.07
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Chippenham Pediatrics
2019.09 - 2020.10
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
2019.01 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
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