Brandi Strickland
Haleiwa,HI
Summary
Registered Nurse with 17 years of experience in Neonatal ICU, Pre-Op, OR, and PACU. Demonstrated leadership in critical thinking and communication, resulting in high-quality patient care. Proven ability to foster effective team collaboration in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Lead Registered Nurse
The Surgical Suites
Honolulu, HI
04.2017 - Current
- Facilitated surgical procedures with surgeons and anesthesiologists, enhancing workflow and patient care.
- Provided direct nursing care to pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative patients.
- Assisted in the preparation of the operating room and patients for surgical procedures.
- Coordinated equipment needs and ensured proper functioning of all operating room equipment for optimal surgical outcomes.
- Managed inventory levels of surgical supplies, ensuring availability and readiness for procedures.
- Allocated responsibilities to qualified personnel based on expertise and skill set.
- Responsible for training new nurses.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation.
- Conducted regular audits of medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Maintained MSDS and medication formulary.
- Educated staff on fire safety, and conducted quarterly fire drills.
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
Honolulu, HI
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Assessed, monitored, and provided nursing care to neonatal patients according to established standards and practices.
- Assessed vital signs, administered medications, and prepared and monitored intravenous lines while managing ventilators to ensure optimal care for neonatal patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement effective treatment plans, medications, and diagnostic tests for patients.
- Provided emotional support to parents during critical moments, helping them navigate diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Maintained accurate documentation using electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
10.2010 - 05.2014
- Assisted with delivery room resuscitations, contributing to stabilization of critically ill infants.
- Assessed vital signs, administered medications, inserted and monitored IVs/central lines, and managed ventilators.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, dieticians, social workers, and therapists, to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Educated parents on essential infant care practices, enhancing their confidence in managing their newborns.
- Oversaw nursing staff and patient care on assigned shifts.
- Established professional relationships with patients' families, offering emotional support during challenging times.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information using electronic medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12-2007
Skills
- Leadership development
- Staff training
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Time management
- Anticipating needs
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Task prioritization
- Problem solving
- Clinical assessments
- IV insertion and maintenance
- Medication administration
- Sterile technique
- Patient and family education
- EMR software
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Lead Registered Nurse
The Surgical Suites
04.2017 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
10.2015 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse, NICU
Tripler Army Medical Center
10.2010 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham