Brandi Roach
THORNTON
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in direct patient care and clinical judgment. Proven ability to develop therapeutic relationships and educate patients, ensuring compliance with treatment plans and improving overall health outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
Olympia Fields, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes promptly to healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of patient information and care activities.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, demonstrating strong critical thinking in high-pressure situations.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to establish baseline data for each patient upon admission to the unit.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients and families based on trust and empathy, ultimately improving patient satisfaction levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar Home Care
Tinley Park, IL
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices and resources available.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate records of patient responses.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient environments to prevent infections.
- Advocated for patient needs by communicating concerns to healthcare professionals regularly.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by demonstrating empathy, compassion, patience, professionalism at all times.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by engaging them in meaningful conversations and recreational activities.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in accordance with individual needs.
Security Officer
Presence St. Joseph Medical Center
Joliet, IL
11.2013 - 04.2021
- Monitored hospital premises to ensure safety and security for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Conducted regular patrols of facility grounds to identify and address potential security risks.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, coordinating with law enforcement and medical personnel as needed.
- Managed access control systems, verifying credentials for all individuals entering the facility.
- Documented incidents and prepared detailed reports for management review and analysis.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to enhance overall safety protocols within the medical center.
- Trained new security personnel on procedures, policies, and emergency response protocols.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Tinley Park, IL12-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy care
- Performing ekgs
- Emergency response
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
08.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar Home Care
09.2022 - 08.2024
Security Officer
Presence St. Joseph Medical Center
11.2013 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing