Brandie Jones
Elpaso,IL
Summary
With a proven track record at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, I excel in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care and complex problem-solving. Expert in ventilator support and fostering patient and family support, my career is marked by dedication to continuous improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration in acute care settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
North Little Rock, AZ
10.2021 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
Cardiac Nurse
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
Bloomington, IL
11.2016 - 10.2021
- Assisted patients in understanding the risks and benefits of cardiac procedures.
- Monitored patient vitals during and after procedures to ensure safety.
- Educated patients and families about lifestyle modifications to manage their condition.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Conducted research to stay current with evidence-based practices in cardiology nursing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for cardiac patients.
- Identified signs of distress or complications in order to intervene quickly.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles through education about nutrition, exercise, stress management.
ICU Nurse
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
Bloomington, Illinois
10.2013 - 11.2016
- Assessed and monitored vital signs of critically ill patients.
- Performed bedside procedures, including intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, chest tubes and wound care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Analyzed laboratory results and other diagnostic tests in order to develop an appropriate plan of care for individual patients.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, Illinois
07.2011 - 10.2013
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs, prior to chemotherapy infusions.
- Provided education and counseling for patients on their treatment plan and side effects of medications.
- Administered and monitored chemotherapy regimens, biotherapy agents, supportive care medications, hydration therapy and blood products.
- Managed acute infusion reactions such as fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times associated with diagnosis and treatment.
- Participated in research initiatives as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL05-2011
Skills
- Healthcare billing
- Ventilator support
- Vaccine administration
- Discharge coordination
- Lab result interpretation
- Precepting
- Acute care expertise
- Professional bedside manner
- Family and patient support
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- Tracheostomy care
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Chronic disease management
- Chest pain management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Disease specialization
- Shared governance
- At-risk patient care
Accomplishments
- Deans List
- Heart Failure Coordinator
- Multiple Daisy Awards
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
10.2021 - Current
Cardiac Nurse
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
11.2016 - 10.2021
ICU Nurse
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2013 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
07.2011 - 10.2013
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Eastern Illinois University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Heartland Community College
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