BRANDI BLACK
Jasper,USA
Summary
Exhibited strong leadership and organizational skills, fostering team collaboration and achieving high performance in healthcare settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Prohealth
Jasper, AL
04.2026 - Current
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction scores through streamlined processes and effective communication.
- Led case management discussions to develop comprehensive discharge plans, facilitating smooth transitions for patients post-hospitalization.
- Conducted research on evidence-based practices to integrate into clinical protocols, improving overall patient care standards within the department.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making, promoting professional development and confidence in nursing practice.
- 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.
Resourse Float Nurse
Kirklin clinic UAB
05.2025 - Current
- Float to all procedure areas in the put patient clinic providing care in either Pre-op or post-op. Provide teaching for each procedure. Work in the Infusion clinic doing intakes, IV's, access ports. Drawing labs hanging fluids. In many clinics, i-stats and glucose are often required prior to procedures.
Substitute Registered School Nurse
Kelly Services
Birmingham, AL
04.2018 - Current
- Provide care to the children school system. I have substitutes at each school in the past year and a half and welcome the challenges and chang as school nurse has to offer. I have wanted to be more involved and feel like I have a lot to offer. I have treated diabe and vomiting and headaches. Also, I have enjoyed the occasional staff member who comes in to have the blood press I would really enjoy doing more.
Registered Nurse, ICU Float Pool
University Of Alabama, Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
11.2015 - Current
- Take high quality care to patients in many different setting and ICU's. Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive service. Answered pa provided take-home materials for further information. Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and vulnerable populations from serious illnesses. Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress effects.
Resourse RN
Providence Medical Center
Newburg, Oregon
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted in around hospital. Assisted with direct Patient care in emergency situations such sudden changes to vital access. Assisted with all strokes, Cardiac arrests, and difficult births. General patient care. Medication Admin.
UAB ICU FLOAT PRN
08.2023 - 08.2024
- See below for skill set. I continue to work for Meliss working for her and being a part of the ICU team.
APS Infusion company
01.2023 - 08.2024
- I enjoy being a part of a team that believes taking care of our pa family. I go into patients homes and will either start an IV or access a port. I will then infuse the patient with scheduled stay for the duration of their Infusion to monitor patient for any reactions. I will also trouble shoot equipment (IV pumps) getting to know my patients in this manner. I am eager to work and learn new medication.
Registered Nurse
University of Alabama Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
07.2005 - 11.2015
- Working in the he was a staff nurse and a Charge nurse. My responsibilities include, but not exceed: Interviewed patients and family member medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Assisted patients with daily functions. Provided all enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Monitored fluid intake and output levels. Monitored patient reactions to drug documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials. Developed patient care plans, including assessments nursing diagnoses. Developed and implemented nursing care plans. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making with medical protocols. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them f.
Registered Nurse
Southeast Alabama Medical Center, SAMC
Dothan, AL
04.2003 - 07.2005
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wallace Community College
Dothan, AlabamaSkills
- Administered medications and IV solutions to patients in need
- Provided direct patient care with a focus on individual needs
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine care requirements
- Performed detailed patient evaluations to inform treatment plans
- Maintained accurate documentation and charting for each patient encounter
- Applied strong clinical judgment in patient care decisions
- Educated and counseled patients regarding their health and treatment options
- Advocated for patients and families to ensure their needs are met
- Utilized clinical judgment in managing complex patient cases
- Applied wound care techniques to promote healing
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards patients and their families
- Monitored patients regularly to track progress and adjust care plans
- Administered intravenous therapy effectively and safely
Certification
Registered Nurse in the state of Alabama, license number 1-099400. With a MSL
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Prohealth
04.2026 - Current
Resourse Float Nurse
Kirklin clinic UAB
05.2025 - Current
Resourse RN
Providence Medical Center
09.2024 - 01.2025
UAB ICU FLOAT PRN
08.2023 - 08.2024
APS Infusion company
01.2023 - 08.2024
Substitute Registered School Nurse
Kelly Services
04.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU Float Pool
University Of Alabama, Birmingham
11.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of Alabama Birmingham
07.2005 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse
Southeast Alabama Medical Center, SAMC
04.2003 - 07.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wallace Community College