Brandi Phillips
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Passionate nurse with 30 years of experience in healthcare settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
TRAVEL LPN
Cross Country Healthcare
05.2018 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and injections to 20-40 patients
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physicians
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN TEAM LEAD
Harris Hill Nursing Facility
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Administered medications and injections to patients 20-40 patients
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physicians
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
APHERESIS COLLECTION SPECILAIST II
American Red Cross Biomedical Services
07.1999 - 07.2015
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environments
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards
- Performed apheresis collections according to established procedures, guidelines, and contracts
- Drove collection and quality compliance for blood, cells, tissue, and apheresis donations
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity
- Documented and performed quality controls to uphold company and FDA standards in achieving safety and security in obtaining, storing, and transporting biohazardous materials.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
SUNY Erie
Williamsville, NY05.2023
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Erie 1 BOCES
Buffalo, NY04.2017
No Degree - Phlebotomy
BOCES
Ashville, NY04.1998
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Medication Administration
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Basic Life Support
- Central Line Care
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Tracheostomy Care
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Cardiac monitors
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
TRAVEL LPN
Cross Country Healthcare
05.2018 - 05.2023
LPN TEAM LEAD
Harris Hill Nursing Facility
04.2017 - 05.2019
APHERESIS COLLECTION SPECILAIST II
American Red Cross Biomedical Services
07.1999 - 07.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
SUNY Erie
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Erie 1 BOCES
No Degree - Phlebotomy
BOCES
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