Brandilyn Landingham
Alexandria,AL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with experience in critical care and emergency settings, notably at Birmingham VA Medical Center. Excelled in hemodynamics monitoring and clinical judgment, significantly improving patient outcomes. Demonstrated leadership as a Relief Charge Nurse, enhancing team efficiency and patient care quality. Certified in CPR/AED and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and compassionate patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Birmingham VA Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
Charge RN
Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
- Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust treatment plans, improving overall patient health outcomes.
- Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through comprehensive care coordination.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning for patients, reducing length of hospital stays and minimizing readmission rates.
Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Research Group LLC
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regional Medical Center
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Immediate Care Urgent Care
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Patient Care Technician
Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL08.2020
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL08.2017
High School Diploma -
Walter Wellborn High School
Anniston05.2015
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Endotracheal intubation/care for intubated patients
- Organ donor procedures
- End of life care
- Clinical judgment
- Quality Improvement
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Staff Coordination
- ECG
- NG/OG tube insertion/maintenance
- PEG tube maintenance
- Foley Catheter insertion and maintenance
- Phlebotomy
- Documentation And Reporting
- Point of care testing
- Management of critical drips/cardiac drips
- CVP Monitoring
- ART line monitoring
- Maintenance of PICC lines/Midlines/ART lines/CVL
- Wound care/Wound Vac management
- Relief Charge Nurse
Certification
- ACLS/BLS 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Birmingham VA Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Charge RN
Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Research Group LLC
09.2020 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Immediate Care Urgent Care
02.2018 - 09.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regional Medical Center
09.2017 - 09.2020
Patient Care Technician
Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
High School Diploma -
Walter Wellborn High School
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