Brandi Watkins BSN, RN
Clovis,NM
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Plains Regional Medical Center, skilled in medication administration and patient evaluation. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based care and effective communication. Recognized for implementing fall prevention strategies, significantly reducing incidents while providing holistic support to patients and families during critical care situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Plains Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and discharge instructions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Retirement Ranch
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Participated in infection control initiatives by adhering to safety protocols and best practices.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2019
Nursing
Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM12-2014
Clovis Highschool
Clovis NM05-2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Treatment planning
- Family education
- Patient discharge
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PACU RN - Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registared Nures
- BCAA - Basic Cardiac Arrthymias
Best Nurse of Clovis in 2020
I was awarded the best nurse in Clovis New Mexico in 2020. I absolutely love serving others and my community. I pride myself in caring for my patients and going above and beyond. The goal of nursing is to help care for patients, to help them achieve optimum level of health based on their specific needs. This should be the goal of all medical professionals, and more so than not I hear patients say you are a really great compassionate nurse, well my response is that all medical professionals should be or it is time for them to move on to something else!
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Plains Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Retirement Ranch
05.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Nursing
Clovis Community College
Clovis Highschool
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