Brandi Dabney-Gourrier
Saint Rose
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in delivering comprehensive patient care within multidisciplinary environments. Enhanced patient outcomes through effective delegation and collaboration, leveraging clinical expertise and leadership skills. Committed to optimizing care quality and fostering strong interpersonal relationships.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Jefferson Ambulatory Surgery Center
Metairie
11.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations within the operating suite environment.
- Verified correct identification of patient before beginning any procedure.
- Prepared operating rooms by verifying equipment and ensuring compliance with asepsis standards.
- Provided assistance with transfer and positioning of patients onto OR table safely.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
- Liaised between surgical team and patient's family to provide updates and support during procedures.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies to ensure availability for daily procedures.
- Conducted physical inventories by accurately counting and recording supplies.
- Processed laboratory specimens by ensuring proper handling and transportation procedures. and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
Home Health Nurse
Naven Health
New Orleans
09.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient needs and created tailored care plans to enhance recovery and quality of life.
- Conducted initial assessments of patients and families to identify and address specific home care needs.
- Delivered home health care services including wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
University Medical Center, UMC
New Orleans
06.2018 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish and evaluate patient care plans, ensuring tailored treatment for optimal recovery.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders, and assimilated patients to the unit.
- Executed patient treatment steps based on the physician's medical regimen.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications, and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to effectively manage patient symptoms and enhance recovery.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, and lab results.
- Facilitated nurse residency program to enhance new nurses' training experience.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Led and served units as a charge nurse.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all aspects of each shift worked.
- Managed care for patients with acute and chronic conditions, implementing strategies for comprehensive treatment and monitoring.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
University Medical Center, UMC
New Orleans
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Managed pre-operative preparations for surgeries such as hysterectomies or cesarean sections.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and surgical outcomes.
- Managed pre-operative preparations for surgeries, including hysterectomies and cesarean sections, to facilitate smooth surgical processes.
Registered Nurse
Gifted Nurses
Metairie
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life transition, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Supported terminally ill patients with personal care activities, enhancing comfort and dignity during final stages of life.
- Assessed medical history of patients entering hospice program to evaluate eligibility for services and ensure appropriate care.
- Worked with patients and loved ones, offering emotional support to help with the end-of-life transition.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA 08.2025 - 07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LASkills
- Operating room procedures
- Pre-operative assessment
- Patient surgical preparation
- Surgical patient monitoring
- Post-operative care
- Surgical team support
- Infection control
- Emergency response training
- Nursing staff leadership
- Staff development
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 06/2018-Current
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Preoperative 101 Training
- Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
- ACLS
Timeline
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Southeastern Louisiana University
08.2025 - 07.2026
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Jefferson Ambulatory Surgery Center
11.2024 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Naven Health
09.2024 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
University Medical Center, UMC
08.2022 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Gifted Nurses
06.2019 - 08.2022
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
University Medical Center, UMC
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University