Brandi Fortner
Registered Nurse
Mount Juliet,TN
Summary
Results-driven RN,BSN with a progressive career history in skilled nursing, acute care, critical care, and ICU settings specializing in postoperative and burn unit nursing. Proven ability to provide comprehensive patient care, including medication administration and wound management, while ensuring compliance with infection control protocols. BLS, ABLS, PALS, and ACLS certified, dedicated to delivering high-quality nursing care and patient education in fast-paced environments. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise to enhance patient outcomes in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Williamson Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
- Postoperative/Med Surg PRN
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients before and after surgical procedures
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Documented accurate records of patient assessments, interventions, outcomes, and medication administration in electronic health records (EHR)
- Educated patients about post-operative care instructions including wound care management, pain management techniques, and potential complications to watch for
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the surgical experience
- Maintained a clean working environment by properly disposing of biohazardous waste materials
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols at all times
RN 2- Burn Unit
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Step down unit 4:1 ratio
- Burn ICU 2:1 ratio
- Ventilated and sedated patient care
- Pain management from initial burn to discharge
- Management of central lines and A-lines
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs including Trauma/Burn Level 1 direct admissions from EMS/LifeFlight
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures including but not limited to skin grafting, sedated wound care, and new tracheostomy insertion
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in better health outcomes
- Developed strong relationships with patients' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care in the hospital and after discharge
Registered Nurse (RN)
Crestwood Medical Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Oncology/ACE/Med surg overflow with 6:1 ratio
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patient and families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care
- Advised patients and caregivers of discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
Temp Employment-LPN
Shiftkey
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Travel to different healthcare facilities in the Huntsville/Nashville area to pick up extra shifts as an LPN in the long term care/rehabilitation field
- Obtained experience with Matrix, Cerner, and Vision
- Adapts to a new facility with no orientation in the course of a shift
Travel Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Furthered my experience with trachs, gravity feeding, and g/j tubes
- Completed a 13 week contract as well as an 8 week extension working night shift, 12 hour shifts
- Observed, charted, and reported developments on patient condition on a 30 resident unit in a long term care facility
- Completed complicated wound care
Traveling Nurse
Medical Solutions
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Acquired experience with trachs, gravity feeding, and g/j tubes
- Acquired experience with wounds vacs
- Completed a 13 week contract, worked day and night shift, 12 hour shifts
- Observed, charted, and reported developments on patient condition in a 72 bed long term care and Rehabilitation facility
- Entered orders as well as double checking orders for day time staff
- Worked in 13 bed short stay rehabilitation unit with working with Trachs, peg tubs, IV, and complex wound care
- Worked in Point Click Care
- Completed skilled Med A charting
Licensed Practical Nurse
Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Acquired experience with drawing blood and IV insertion
- Administered medication via an IV pump
- Communicated patient needs to providers via phone calls and fax
- Observed, charted, and reported developments on patient condition in a 57-bed long term care and Rehabilitation facility
- Worked directly with Physical Therapy to ensure patients were at the optimal transferring/ambulating condition to be discharged and go home
- Made referrals to appropriate resources based on patient’s current needs such as physical therapy and speech therapy
Licensed Practical Nurse
Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Observed, charted, and reported developments on patient condition in a 46-bed long term care and Rehabilitation facility
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnoses by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals, and updating patient files with Point Click Care
- Trained new staff members, preceptor for a student at Northwest College
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Big Horn Hospital District
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed wound care, administering respiratory treatments, and helped with non-invasive procedures
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms, and vitals
- Counseled clients, patients, and families, and provided emotional support
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient condition in a 74-bed long term care facility in Cerner
- Provided nursing care to Resident’s on 22 bed Alzheimer's and dementia unit
Education
RN, BSN -
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT04.2023
LPN - undefined
Northwest College
Powell, WY12.2017
Skills
- Certified in Basic Life Support
- Certified in Advanced Burn Life Support
- Certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Patient education and counseling with emotional awareness
- Experience with Trauma/Burn Level 1 direct admission
- Hospice and palliative care
- Acute patient care experience
- Proficient using Epic, Meditech, and PCC
- One year of ICU practice and critical care
- One year charge nurse experience in acute care
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- RN Compact TN State Nurse License #286473
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support expires 06/2026
- Basic Life Support Certification expires 06/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support expires 06/2026
- Advanced Burn Life Support expires 06/2029
- LPN February 2018 to September 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Williamson Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
RN 2- Burn Unit
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Crestwood Medical Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
Temp Employment-LPN
Shiftkey
07.2023 - 05.2024
Travel Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
04.2023 - 05.2024
Traveling Nurse
Medical Solutions
01.2023 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness
08.2020 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Big Horn Hospital District
01.2018 - 08.2020
LPN - undefined
Northwest College
RN, BSN -
Nightingale College
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