Brandi Porter
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with strong clinical expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and advanced technical proficiency. Skilled in Epic charting, medication administration, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care and support. A results-driven and quality-focused leader with one year of experience caring for critical care patients on hemodialysis and additional emergency room experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality hemodialysis care and monitoring vital signs during treatment.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for dialysis patients by implementing individualized care plans and thorough patient education.
- Ensured patient safety with strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper handling of equipment.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration, participating in team meetings and collaborating with physicians on treatment plans.
- Optimized clinic efficiency by managing patient schedules and coordinating with technicians on machine setup and maintenance.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
White Oak Manor
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
CCHT
Fresenius Dialysis Center
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC05.2023
License Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, NC05.2021
High School Diploma -
Edisto High School
Cordova, SC05.2013
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Staff Supervision
- IV insertion
- Airway management
- EKG interpretation
- Emergency triage
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Anemia management
- Electrolyte balance
Accomplishments
- Achieved a Merit-Gram by providing excellent end of life care to patient.
Clinical Hours
Clinical completed at Catawba Valley Medical Center
Preceptorship
I completed 96 hours of training in the emergency department at UNC Bluerigde in Morganton NC while attending Catawba Valley Community College
Certification
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PAL- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Timeline
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
White Oak Manor
07.2021 - 07.2023
CCHT
Fresenius Dialysis Center
08.2019 - 08.2021
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PAL- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Associate of Science - Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
License Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
South Piedmont Community College
High School Diploma -
Edisto High School
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