Brandee Pelletier
Berlin,NH
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a proven track record in critical care management and patient advocacy. Known for strong clinical judgment and crisis intervention skills, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Berlin, NH
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes to inform treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care pathways.
- Conducted health assessments to identify patient needs and develop care strategies.
- Educated patients on health management and preventative measures for chronic conditions.
- Implemented infection control practices, enhancing overall facility safety standards.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
Berlin, NH
07.2015 - 05.2023
- 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 complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to track vital signs and detect changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Registered Nurse
North Country Home Health and Hospice
Berlin, NH
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medication and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.
- Assessed patient health status, documenting changes and communicating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Developed individualized care plans based on comprehensive patient evaluations and ongoing assessments.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
- Fostered patient independence and self-management skills by teaching families how to assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility exercises.
- Provided emotional support for patients coping with serious illnesses, helping them to maintain a positive outlook on their recovery journey.
- Performed skilled nursing procedures such as IV insertion, catheterization, blood draw, tracheostomy care efficiently while maintaining strict infection control measures.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication administration, and end-of-life options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
White Mountains Community College
Berlin, NH05-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Acute care expertise
- Preventive health
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
07.2015 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
North Country Home Health and Hospice
06.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
White Mountains Community College