Brandie Howard, MSN, RN, SANE-A
Jackson,MI
Summary
Dedicated SANE-trained Registered Nurse specializing in working with victims of sexual assault. Cooperative team member with strong sense of compassion and professionalism in tense situations. Committed to delivering first response care to ER and trauma units. Compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER
MSU - Sexual Assault Healthcare Program
09.2020 - Current
- Maintained open and neutral position to expedite communication with victims
- Consulted nurses on team to improve service provided for each patient
- Leaned on psychological and emotional understanding of victims to create safe and comfortable environment for patients
- Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
CLINICAL UNIT LEADER
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Met with nursing staff in planning department's services, programs and activities
- Developed work assignments for unit staff in a 60-bed department
- Assisted with directing care for 150+ patients daily
- Informed nursing service personnel of new admissions, expected time of arrival and room assignment
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
STAFF NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
07.2010 - 09.2019
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections and vascular line insertions
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma
STAFF NURSE, MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
01.2004 - 07.2010
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Rochester, MI12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL08.2003
Skills
- Medical documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Psychological assessment
- Continuing education
- Evidence collection
- Patient confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Clinical assessment
- Patient Examination
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Emergency Contraception
- STD Prophylaxis Recommendation
- NPEP Recommendation
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Clear Patient Communication
Credentials
- SANE-A
Certification
- Michigan
- Ohio
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Member
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) Member
- Academy of Forensic Nursing (AFN) Member
Instructor
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
Accomplishments
Developed procedure for implementing medical forensic exams for patients who have experienced intimate partner violence
Awards
Fall 2024 Board of Visitors Excellence in Nursing Graduate Award
Community Service
- Girl Scouts - Heart of Michigan Council
- Boy Scouts - Michigan Crossroads Council
Timeline
SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER
MSU - Sexual Assault Healthcare Program
09.2020 - Current
CLINICAL UNIT LEADER
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
09.2019 - 09.2020
STAFF NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
07.2010 - 09.2019
STAFF NURSE, MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
01.2004 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Florida
- Michigan
- Ohio
Master of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
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