Brandi Estis
Pearland,TX
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 6 years of direct patient care experience and 4 years of charge nurse experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of cardiac treatments, drips, insulin drips, and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Excellent teamwork and communication strengths.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNC CVII Cardiac PCU
HCA Clear Lake
Webster, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Prevented complications by diligently monitoring for early signs of infection or other issues requiring intervention in post-operative cases.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of treatment goals and progress.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to optimize care delivery for Cardiac PCU patients consistently.
- Educated patients about post-discharge care management strategies to reduce readmission rates related to cardiac conditions.
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Agency RN/Charge RN CVII
Trusted Health
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Developed rapport with patients, fostering trust and facilitating open communication about health concerns.
- Served as a liaison between patients'' families and healthcare providers, offering clear communication about medical decisions.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
Agency RN IMCU
Aureus Medical with HCA Houston Southeast
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate and timely documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
- Served as a liaison between patients'' families and healthcare providers, offering clear communication about medical decisions.
- Developed rapport with patients, fostering trust and facilitating open communication about health concerns.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- 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.
Agency RN/Charge RN CVIMU
Frontline Health
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- 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.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
Agency RN/Charge RN IMCU
Frontline Health with HCA Clear Lake
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- 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.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Baytown
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of Number patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
Registered Nurse/Charge RN
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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 medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
ICU Nurse Resident
HCA StaRN program
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
Education
B.S. Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
A.A.S. Nursing -
Alvin Community College
12.2017
A.S. in Health Science -
Alvin Community College
05.2015
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Cardiac monitoring
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement
- Scheduling
- Process Improvements
- Case Management
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Organizational standards
- Clinical Leadership
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Clinical assessment
- Nursing Leadership
Accomplishments
- NIHSS certification
- BLS and ACLS
Certification
- American Heart Association ACLS, 03/2025
- American Heart Association BLS, 03/2026
- NIHSS, 03/2025
Clinical Experience
- 5 years charge RN experience
- Medication Administration and monitoring/management of side effects
- Insertion, dressing, maintenance of IV, central lines and TPN administration
- Administration of blood products and monitoring of patients receiving blood products
- Mixed ICU/CCU: Care of patients with high acuities that are cardiac, pulmonary, GI, endocrine, neuro, renal, and multisystem impaired, as well as post-surgical care
- Managing and planning of care of critically ill patient
- Ensured that life support equipment (ventilators, feeding tubes) functions well
- Provide direct care and monitoring of post-cardiac surgical patients in cardiac unit.
- Care of psychiatric patients (SI, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc.)
- Monitoring and titration of milrinone, amiodarone, Lasix, Cardizem, aggrastat, insulin, heparin drips
- Management of team, delegation of tasks, ensuring discharge process is timely, safe, and appropriate
- Post CV surgery care
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Takes responsibility, is personally accountable and acts as team player
Awards
Daisy Award Nomination
Timeline
CNC CVII Cardiac PCU
HCA Clear Lake
09.2023 - Current
Agency RN/Charge RN CVII
Trusted Health
02.2023 - 06.2023
Agency RN IMCU
Aureus Medical with HCA Houston Southeast
01.2023 - 02.2023
Agency RN/Charge RN CVIMU
Frontline Health
02.2022 - 11.2022
Agency RN/Charge RN IMCU
Frontline Health with HCA Clear Lake
04.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Baytown
12.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse/Charge RN
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
07.2018 - 08.2019
ICU Nurse Resident
HCA StaRN program
04.2018 - 06.2018
B.S. Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
A.A.S. Nursing -
Alvin Community College
A.S. in Health Science -
Alvin Community College