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Brandon Brokken

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

  • Rare Disease Management
  • Pre/Post Product Rollout
  • Interdisciplinary Communication
  • Performance Metrics and Improvement
  • Licensed Healthcare Professional
  • Patient/HCP Educator
  • Self-Driven and Collaborative
  • Solution Oriented
  • Quantifiable Performance Results
  • Critical Care Experience
  • Calm and Collected Under Stress
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Critical Thinking
  • Healthcare Technology and Informatics
  • Leadership

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Educator/Patient Care Coordinator

University of Minnesota Physicians
Minneapolis, MN
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided guidance on regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, OSHA, and JCAHO standards.
  • Reviewed existing processes and identified areas of improvement within the clinical setting.
  • Analyzed data from surveys or other sources to identify trends in patient care outcomes or educational needs.
  • Monitored staff compliance with established policies and procedures related to patient safety.
  • Coordinated patient care services with the medical team to ensure quality and timely delivery of care.
  • Established strong work network by building professional relationships with physicians and fellow employees.
  • Assured regulatory compliance and professionalism across patient service.

Travel Registered Nurse, PICU

Cross Country Healthcare
Omaha, NE
01.2022 - 08.2024
  • Assessed and evaluated the patient's condition to determine the appropriate course of treatment.
  • Monitored vital signs, laboratory results and other indicators of progress or deterioration in patients' status.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care delivery.
  • Facilitated communication between physician, family members and other healthcare professionals regarding treatment options and plan of care changes.
  • Identified potential problems and complications related to medication administration or treatments provided to patients.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations quickly in order to provide timely interventions for stabilization of the patient's condition.
  • Participated in the development of teaching plans for patients and families about their diagnosis or illness.

Clinical Nurse Informaticist

Omaha Children's Hospital
Omaha, NE
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Participated in the development and implementation of clinical informatics systems for patient care.
  • Provided training to staff on how to use and navigate through various informatics systems.
  • Conducted data analysis to improve system performance, accuracy and reliability.
  • Assisted with creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting databases related to clinical operations.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement within existing informatics systems.
  • Worked closely with IT teams to coordinate integration of new technologies into existing infrastructures.
  • Analyzed user feedback from clinicians and other stakeholders about system features or design changes needed.

Registered Nurse, PICU

Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, MN
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Provided direct care to pediatric patients with complex medical needs.
  • Developed, monitored, and evaluated individualized patient plans of care.
  • Administered intravenous fluids, medications, and blood products as ordered by physicians.
  • Performed physical assessments including vital signs monitoring.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate quality patient care.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines in decision making regarding patient care.
  • Monitored clinical outcomes for pediatric patients in critical condition.
  • Provided emotional support to children and their family members during difficult times.
  • Performed bedside procedures such as endotracheal intubation or chest tube insertion.

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Supportive Living Solutions
Saint Paul, MN
04.2020 - 12.2021
  • Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
  • Provided individualized patient-centered care plans that addressed the psychological and social needs of each patient.
  • Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for mental health disorders.
  • Conducted intake assessments to evaluate the severity of mental illness or emotional disturbances.
  • Counseled patients individually and in group settings on topics such as stress management, anger control, substance abuse prevention, and self-improvement strategies.
  • Supervised activities of daily living such as eating meals, bathing, dressing appropriately, managing money responsibly., for hospitalized psychiatric patients.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and setbacks related to their diagnoses and treatment plans.

Nursing Station Technician

Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, MN
03.2014 - 02.2019
  • Assisted nurses with various tasks such as taking vital signs, drawing blood, collecting lab specimens, administering medications and treatments.
  • Monitored patients' conditions by observing physical and mental status and reporting any changes to the nursing staff.
  • Provided support services to the nursing staff in providing direct care to patients.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin count.
  • Assisted with admissions process by obtaining necessary forms from new patients.
  • Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care needs.
  • Provided emotional support to patients who are distressed due to their illness or injury.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
03-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN
08-2013

Skills

  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Performance Improvement
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Quality Improvement
  • Hands-on clinical instruction
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Patient Care
  • Leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Clinical Instruction
  • Performing physical assessments
  • Quality Assurance
  • Care Coordination
  • Pediatric Care
  • Community health
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Skills
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Medication Administration
  • Decision-Making
  • Healthcare Personnel Supervision
  • Team Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Patient Education
  • Professionalism
  • Team building
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Ventilator management
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Airway Management
  • Family Support
  • Medical Device Monitoring
  • Pain Management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse- MN Board of Nusing
  • Registered Nurse- Nebraska Board of Nursing
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Certified Public Health Nurse

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Educator/Patient Care Coordinator

University of Minnesota Physicians
01.2024 - Current

Clinical Nurse Informaticist

Omaha Children's Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2023

Travel Registered Nurse, PICU

Cross Country Healthcare
01.2022 - 08.2024

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Supportive Living Solutions
04.2020 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse, PICU

Fairview Health Services
04.2019 - 01.2022

Nursing Station Technician

Fairview Health Services
03.2014 - 02.2019

Master of Science - Nursing

St. Catherine University

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Augsburg College

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