Brandi Forcash
RN
Danville,CA
Summary
Patient oriented Nurse with over 21 years of diverse experience in direct patient care (3 years in Recovery/PACU nursing.)
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Per Diem RN
Medley
11.2023 - Current
Recovery Room/PACU RN
San Ramon Regional Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Obtained and administered medications & intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluids.
- Assessed patient & family level of understanding & documented information in clinical records.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- RN coordinated & provided care through the therapeutic use of the self nursing process.
PACU/Pre-Op RN
Sequoia Surgery Center
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- BLS, ACLS & PALS certified.
Staff Nurse II (Oncology/Stroke Speciality)
Kaiser Permanente
07.2006 - 01.2020
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Experience in EMR (EPIC/CERNER)
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Skills
- Ability to work as a valued team member but also autonomously
- Strong written & verbal communication skills with great attention to detail
- Patient recovery assessments & recovery guidance
- Analgesia Pumps
- Ability to problem solve & adapt to changing environments
- Experience with both EPIC & CERNER charting
- BLS, ACLS & PALS certified
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Napa Valley College
Napa, CATimeline
Per Diem RN
Medley
11.2023 - Current
Recovery Room/PACU RN
San Ramon Regional Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2023
PACU/Pre-Op RN
Sequoia Surgery Center
07.2020 - 08.2022
Staff Nurse II (Oncology/Stroke Speciality)
Kaiser Permanente
07.2006 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Napa Valley College
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