Brandi M. Buchanan
Novant Health
Wilmington,NC
21
years of professional experience
Leverage my cardiac critical care nursing experience to obtain a position at Novant Health, with a focus on Ambulatory Surgical Care. To become an active, contributing member of an organization, which views healthcare, developing patient and family relationships, and health education as an altruistic venture.
Work History
RN Staff Nurse Noninvasive Cardiology Lab
1 Year 3 Months- Completed Nuclear Stress Test. Utilizing Treadmill/Bruce Protocol, Intravenous Lexiscan, and by Dobutamine Stress Protocol.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and procedures.
- Streamlined workflow processes to improve operational efficiency within the unit.
- 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.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Completed Echocardiogram Stress Test, per Bruce protocol. Completed Echocardiogram Dobutamine Stress test, per protocol.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
Cardiac/Telehealth Coordinator
12 Years 2 Months- Developed the outpatient cardiac program, with a focus on Congestive Heart Failure patients.
- Prevention and focus regarding rehospitalization, for CHF patients.
- Developing protocols for field staff to care for CHF patients in the home, in order to prevent readmission
- Developing and implementing a Telehealth program, in order to remotely monitor patients on a daily basis.
- Developing protocols for hospital staff/ MD's, for discharge patients to be remotely monitored within 24-48 hours.
- Intravenous Lasix Protocol developed and passed by all cardiology practicing physicians, in order to prevent an ED visit or readmission.
- Educating staff on the s/s and protocol to follow for CHF patients
- Developed process and protocol to advance home health patients from oral to IV diuretics
- Working with a multifaceted group to design and implement a CHF guide and educational pamphlet , for patients that would be available for all staff (from admission to discharge, to home).
- Supervising telehealth coordination, installs, discharges, and communication with MD's when necessary
Cardiac/Telehealth Coordinator
3 Years- Developed the outpatient cardiac program, with a focus on Congestive Heart Failure patients.
- Prevention and focus regarding rehospitalization, for CHF patients.
- Developing protocols for field staff to care for CHF patients in the home, in order to prevent readmission
- Developing and implementing a Telehealth program, in order to remotely monitor patients on a daily basis.
- Developing protocols for hospital staff/ MD's, for discharge patients to be remotely monitored within 24-48 hours.
- Intravenous Lasix Protocol developed and passed by all cardiology practicing physicians, in order to prevent an ED visit or readmission.
- Educating staff on the s/s and protocol to follow for CHF patients
- Developed process and protocol to advance home health patients from oral to IV diuretics
- Working with a multifaceted group to design and implement a CHF guide and educational pamphlet , for patients that would be available for all staff (from admission to discharge, to home).
- Supervising telehealth coordination, installs, discharges, and communication with MD's when necessary
Coronary Care Unit
4 Years- Charge RN for CCU
- Direct patient care as well as patient advocacy
- Orienting new RNs to CCU
- Creating a positive rapport with physicians and physician assistance
- Creating a positive rapport with physicians and physician assistants
- President of Employee Relations Committee
- Completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
Education
B.S. - Nursing, Registered Nurse
Alpha Delta Pi Alumnus
High School
- National Honors Society
- Student Government
Skills
RN-BSN degree
Cardiac Coordinator/Director for NHRMC HomeCare
Telehealth Coordinator/Director for NHRMC HomeCare
Coronary Care Unit experience
Basic Life Support certified
Developing appropriate care plans to initiate per individual evaluation
Skills to independently assess and treat critical patients
Strong interpersonal and social skills with broad audiences
Conscientious with a strong work ethic
Self-motivated with proven leadership abilities
Affiliations
ACLS Certified
BLS Certified
RN-BSN
Interests
Spending time with my Family
Traveling
Reading
Socializing
Challenging myself on both a personal and professional level
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse Noninvasive Cardiology Lab
Novant Health
07.2023 - 10.2024Read More
Cardiac/Telehealth Coordinator
NHRMC HomeCare
01.2011 - 03.2023Read More
Cardiac/Telehealth Coordinator
WellCare Home Health
01.2008 - 01.2011Read More
Coronary Care Unit
NHRMC
01.2004 - 01.2008Read More
Washington High School
High School
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East Carolina University
B.S. from Nursing, Registered Nurse
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Community
JDRF, Gala Chairman, 2016, JDRF of Wilmington NC 2014- present, Children’s Museum of Wilmington NC, Vice President of PTA Wrightsville Beach Elementary, Red Dress Luncheon (educating women-heart disease) 2007-present, Carousel Center (supporting abused and neglected children), Ronald McDonald House Charities
NHRMC Employee of the Month
I was honored to receive Employee of the Month , while working for Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. I recognize that this is a prestigous award, limited to very few employees. I was more than honored to receive this award, while working with such a talented staff. I have always felt blessed and proud to take care of others. That is what drives me to do what I do daily.