Brandi Finn
Jeffersonville,IN
Summary
Dynamic RN bringing 2 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced settings. Holds current compact license with certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Louisville
Louisville, KY
07.2020 - Current
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Emergency Room Technician
Baptist Health Louisville
Louisville, KY
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
- Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures, including preparing patients, finding viable veins and watching for adverse reactions
- Perform EKG's
- Perform direct and indirect therapeutic, administrative, service and other tasks as appropriate to facilitate safe, quality patient care while ensuring efficient, smooth functioning unit operations
- Served as a preceptor
PCA/Unit Coordinator
Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
Louisville, IN
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Floated to all OB departments such as Antepartum, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and the OB ED
- My duties included, but aren't limited to; drawing labs, vitals, accuchecks on both mother and baby, assembling admission charts, registering patients in Epic, scheduling inductions and c-sections, stocking supplies in labor rooms, and assisting medical staff
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
06.2020
Skills
- Deliver compassionate, quality care through evidence-based practice
- Team player, reliable, critical thinker and problem solver
- Strong clinical judgement
- Patient advocate
- Intravenous therapy, insertion and maintenance
- Foley catheter insertion and maintenance
- NG tube insertion and management
- Perform EKG's and interpretation of cardiac rhythms
- Triage patients quickly and accurately
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Medication and IV administration
- Experience with emergency stroke care and cardiac care
- Assist with procedures
- Aseptic techniques
- Exceptional time management
- Epic Computer System proficient
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
Affiliations
Member of Emergency Nurses Association
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Louisville
07.2020 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Baptist Health Louisville
09.2017 - 07.2020
PCA/Unit Coordinator
Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
10.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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