Brandon Koch
West Portsmouth,OH
Summary
Highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a proven record of providing exceptional patient care on the Surgical Vascular Care Unit at SOMC. Utilizing critical thinking skills to effectively resolve challenges, and maintaining focus on patient safety. Passionate about advocating for patient needs and committed to collaborating with our other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide optimal patient care. The opportunity to work at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility would allow for the opportunities for professional growth and further my skill development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
SOMC
Portsmouth, OH
05.2024 - Current
- Ensuring I am making a difference, being the best nurse to my patients, ensuring patient advocacy, and honor the dignity & worth of each patient.
- Provided direct patient care for a range of patient conditions, including post-surgical recovery, pre-surgical patients, cardiac issues, respiratory issues, diabetes, etc.
- Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring that other members are informed of the patient's status.
- Record patient vital signs and medical information in order to track health progress.
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and physical exams, with thorough documentation.
- Frequently assess how different methods of patient evaluation, personalized care plans, and treatment responses are working.
- Carry out task including medication administration, blood product administration, IV therapy, pain management, patient safety, and infection control.
- Adhere to HIPAA guidelines, ensuring confidentiality and security of patient health information.
- Day shift and night shift experience.
Nurse Intern
Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, OH
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Participating in learning opportunities by working with an RN. Assisted with patient care, further developing strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Shadowing departments including Surgery, Same Day Surgery, MSCU, SVCU, ICU, PCU, Maternity, and ER.
Dishwasher
Mr. Gatti's Pizza
Portsmouth, OH
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Multitude of tasks that include but are not limited to dishwashing, cleaning duties including mopping floors, wiping counters, disposing of trash, and washing walls.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH04-2024
High School Diploma -
Portsmouth West High School
West Portsmouth, OH05-2021
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Patient care and safety
- Cross-team communication
- Medication administration
- Documentation
- Decision making
- Patient/family education
- Cultural Awareness
- Attentive to detail/patients
- Empathetic
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Positive attitude
- Hard working/dependable
- Adaptability
Certifications
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SOMC
05.2024 - Current
Nurse Intern
Southern Ohio Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
Dishwasher
Mr. Gatti's Pizza
06.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Shawnee State University
High School Diploma -
Portsmouth West High School
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