Brandi Hamm
Folcroft,PA
Summary
Professional nurse with comprehensive experience in providing home infusion therapy. Skilled in administering intravenous medications, maintaining patient records, and ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with patient-centered approach and expertise in managing complex medical needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Infusion Nurse
Penn Medicine Home Health
King Of Prussia, PA
10.2023 - Current
- Administer intravenous medications and therapies to patients in home settings.
- Monitor patient vital signs and reactions to treatments for safety and efficacy.
- Administered chemotherapy treatments while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Educate patients and families on treatment protocols and self-care techniques.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Train and mentor new nursing staff on infusion procedures and protocols.
- Implement best practices for infection control during infusion procedures.
- Advocate for patient needs by coordinating services with multidisciplinary teams.
- Advanced knowledge base through regular attendance at continuing education seminars related to infusion nursing practice standards and emerging treatment options..
- Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
Registered Nurse, ICCU
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Worked with ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions..
- 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.
Critical Care Technician
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
05.2006 - 09.2021
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in performing therapeutic procedures under supervision of healthcare professionals.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of critical care equipment and supplies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices for critical care support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05.2021
Skills
- Central line management
- IV therapy administration
- Infusion pump operation
- Hydration therapy
- Antibiotic therapy
- Chemotherapy administration
- Home care coordination
- Immunoglobulin therapy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient education
- Quality improvement
- Compassionate and caring
Certification
- 2025 Chemo Therapy
- 2025 BLS
- 2022 ACLS
Timeline
Home Infusion Nurse
Penn Medicine Home Health
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICCU
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2023
Critical Care Technician
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
05.2006 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University