Brandi Chichka
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with 2 years of experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering experience with postpartum and newborn nursing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN/Charge Nurse
Onslow Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded unit's transition to couplet care, improving patient outcomes and family satisfaction by integrating mother and infant care per evidence-based practice guidelines
- Assisted breastfeeding dyads with lactation, providing hands-on support and guidance to promote successful breastfeeding practices
- Educated new parents on essential newborn care and safety, covering topics such as feeding, sleeping, and infant health, to foster confident and informed caregiving.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Staff RN
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Performed nursing assessments to gather data and identify patient needs per ANA standards
- Developed and implemented individualized plans of care with the patient addressing their identified needs and concerns
- Provided primary nursing care to 4-6 medical/surgical patients with a focus on safety, infection prevention, pain control, and mobility to promote recovery and discharge in a timely manner
- Educated patients and families on the recovery process, how to continue any needed care at home, and when and who to contact with follow up questions or concerns after discharge
- Collaborated with physicians and allied health professionals to achieve high quality, effective patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNBachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Tennessee At Knoxville
Knoxville, TNLicensure and Certifications
- Registered Nurse – Tennessee Compact license #238947
- BLS
- NRP
- STABLE
- PALS
- Fetal Heart Monitoring
Timeline
Staff RN/Charge Nurse
Onslow Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Staff RN
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Tennessee At Knoxville
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