Brandi Barnes
Trotwood,OH
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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Clinical Nurse
The Clinical Neuroscience Institute
01.2019 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
Travel Nurse, (Neurology)
Stanford Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Hospice Nurse
Hospice Of Dayton
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Labor and Delivery RN
Reid Health
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Educated expectant parents on prenatal care, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care for informed decisionmaking.
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by maintaining accurate medical records, updating care plans, and documenting interventions.
- Administered pain management techniques including epidurals, spinal blocks, intravenous medications safely while monitoring their effectiveness.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement initiatives to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies for enhancing patient care.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Centerville
Dayton, OH07.2016
High School Diploma -
Van Horn High School
Independence, MO05.2003
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and palliative care
- EPIC super user
Certification
ACLS Certified
EFM certification
NRP Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Travel Nurse, (Neurology)
Stanford Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Clinical Nurse
The Clinical Neuroscience Institute
01.2019 - Current
Hospice Nurse
Hospice Of Dayton
12.2017 - 01.2019
Labor and Delivery RN
Reid Health
10.2016 - 12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Centerville
High School Diploma -
Van Horn High School
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