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Brandi Hester

Duncan

Summary

Professional nurse offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MDS Coordinator

Elk Crossing Nursing And Rehabilitation
07.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
  • Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
  • Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
  • Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Duncan Regional Hospital
03.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Infusion Nurse

Choice Rheumatology
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
  • Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
  • Improved patient outcomes with timely assessment, intervention, and documentation of vital signs and symptoms.

Contract Registered Nurse, PACU

UnitiMed
12.2022 - 09.2023
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
  • Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.

Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care

Duncan Regional Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2022
  • Worked as a charge nurse in the recovery room training staff, auditing charts, and making customer service calls to patients.
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.

Registered Nurse, CVICU

Norman Regional HealthPlex
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Oklahoma
05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Oklahoma State University
05.2017

Skills

  • Medical Records Management
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Post-anesthesia care
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Discharge planning
  • Patient recovery assessments

Certification

  • PALS
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS

Timeline

MDS Coordinator

Elk Crossing Nursing And Rehabilitation
07.2024 - Current

Infusion Nurse

Choice Rheumatology
01.2024 - 07.2024

Contract Registered Nurse, PACU

UnitiMed
12.2022 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Duncan Regional Hospital
03.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care

Duncan Regional Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2022

Registered Nurse, CVICU

Norman Regional HealthPlex
05.2019 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Oklahoma