Brandie Staples
Summary
Dedicated professional healthcare provider with solid background in critical care and patient management, looking to secure a position as a new AGACNP. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and advanced life support, with proven ability to handle high-stress environments and deliver exceptional patient outcomes through effective interventions, while focusing on team collaboration. Flexible and dependable, ready to adapt to evolving clinical needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Billings Clinic Hospital
07.2015 - Current
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Serve as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St Vincent Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse
Billings Clinic Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of psychiatric nursing.
- Advocated for patients' rights, maintaining confidentiality and promoting autonomy throughout the treatment process.
- Assisted physicians in conducting psychiatric assessments, providing valuable insights into patients' conditions and treatment progress.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions by regularly assessing patient progress toward treatment goals.
- Reduced patient anxiety through the use of therapeutic communication techniques and active listening skills.
Education
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner -
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boise State University
Boise, ID12-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miles City College
Miles City, MT05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Pre-PT
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05-2010
Skills
- Critical trauma care
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Compassionate care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Advanced life support
- Evidence-based practices
- Family advocacy
- Policy adherence
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Critical thinking
- Natural Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Clinical judgment
- ECLS
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St Vincent Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2020
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Billings Clinic Hospital
07.2015 - Current
Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse
Billings Clinic Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2015
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner -
Boise State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boise State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miles City College
Bachelor of Science - Pre-PT
University of Wyoming
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