Brandi Hallford
Toxey,AL
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Wayne General Hospital
05.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Rush Foundation Hospital
01.2013 - 05.2019
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage or neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries for optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively by collaborating with specialized healthcare teams to develop tailored care plans for each patient''s unique needs.
- Recognized early signs of distress in both mother and baby during labor; intervened appropriately to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Enhanced team efficiency by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals during labor and delivery processes.
- Reduced maternal and neonatal complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, fetal heart rate, and contractions.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Facilitated seamless patient transitions between pre-labor, active labor, and postpartum stages by maintaining clear communication with all involved healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12-2012
High School Diploma -
Lake Attendance Center
Lake, MS05-2006
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Emergency response
- Healthcare documentation
- Team leadership
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Venipuncture techniques
- Bedside manner
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Wound care
- Pharmacology
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- CPR/AED Certification
Guardian Angel Award
The Guardian Angel Award is a way to recognize and thank Wayne General Hospital staff for going above and beyond in their care, showing extraordinary compassion and clinical excellence.
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Wayne General Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Rush Foundation Hospital
01.2013 - 05.2019
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- CPR/AED Certification
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
High School Diploma -
Lake Attendance Center
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