Brandi Sayer
Kearney,NE
Summary
Proven leader in healthcare, adapt at streamlining operations to enhance patient flow and satisfaction at Kearney Regional Medical Center. Excelled in mentoring staff, fostering teamwork, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in emergency response and critical care, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and communication abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
House Supervisor
Kearney Regional Medical Center
Kearney, Nebraska
07.2022 - Current
- Manage nursing staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage for the shift and reduced overtime costs.
- Streamline communication between departments for improved patient flow and satisfaction.
- Conduct regular rounds on all units to assess overall functioning of the department while addressing any issues or concerns that arise.
- Record and collaborate appropriate physician's for consults/intakes on patients.
Progressive Care Charge Nurse
Kearney Regional Medical Center
Kearney, NE
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction and morale.
Intensive Care Charge Nurse
Kearney Regional Medical Center
Kearney, NE
07.2017 - 02.2021
- Mentored and supervised new nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitoring, assisting and coordinating nursing assignments on the unit.
- Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
Anesthesia/Vascular Access Nurse
CHI Good Samaritan Hospital
Kearney, NE
10.2014 - 07.2017
- Assist/lead Trauma care in the Emergency Room.
- Assist with Fiberoptic intubations, regional nerve blocks, placement of arterial lines, Midlines, and pediatric IVs.
- Preparing patients for surgery and post operative care.
- Participated in Organ Donation retrieval preparations and coordination.
- Streamlined workflow, coordinating closely with the surgical team for Emergent procedures.
Intensive Care Nurse
CHI Good Samaritan Hospital
Kearney, NE
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Trained in Open Heart recovery, Neuro-Intensive Intracranial Pressure Monitoring, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump and NxStage.
- Effectively managed multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.
Float Pool Nurse
CHI Good Samaritan Hospital
Kearney, NE
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple patients in different units and adapting to each unit''s specific protocols.
- Direct Nursing care on the Intensive Care, Progressive Care, Neuro-Trauma, Orthopedics, Maternity and Pediatric Units.
- Ensured seamless continuity of care during transitions between units by thoroughly documenting patient information and sharing pertinent details with incoming staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2016
Associates Degree in Nursing
Central Community College of Nursing
Kearney, NE05.2010
No Degree - Undergraduate
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NESkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
Accomplishments
Bryan Health Emerging Leaders Program 2024
Caring Kind Nominee 2023
Nebraska's NORS Green Cape Award 2014
Timeline
House Supervisor
Kearney Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Progressive Care Charge Nurse
Kearney Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - 07.2022
Intensive Care Charge Nurse
Kearney Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - 02.2021
Anesthesia/Vascular Access Nurse
CHI Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2014 - 07.2017
Intensive Care Nurse
CHI Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2013 - 10.2014
Float Pool Nurse
CHI Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2010 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associates Degree in Nursing
Central Community College of Nursing
No Degree - Undergraduate
University of Nebraska At Kearney