Brandi McSween
Portland
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Randalls Children's Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and care planning. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and strong clinical judgment. Adept at educating families and advocating for patients, fostering a supportive environment for healing and recovery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Randalls Children's Hospital
Portland, OR
11.2013 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, promoting timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Educated families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Conducted routine assessments, documenting findings accurately to support continuity of care.
- Mentored junior nurses and nursing students, fostering professional development within the team.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and streamline workflows in pediatric care settings.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Associates Degree in Nursing
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors Degree
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- EMR systems
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- EMR / EHR
- Procedure preparations
- Medical assessment
- Data collection
- Administering immunizations
- Emotional intelligence
- Acute care expertise
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
- Medical evaluation
Certification
PALS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Randalls Children's Hospital
11.2013 - Current
Associate of Science - Associates Degree in Nursing
George C Wallace Community College
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors Degree
University of South Alabama