Brandon Lawhon
Tolland,CT
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital And Medical Center
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Emergency Room Nurse Technician
St Francis Hospital And Medical Center
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Army Medic
United States Army
10.2011 - 10.2015
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Trained new medics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
Sales Associate
Sports Authority
06.2007 - 09.2011
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capitol Community College
Hartford, CT05.2019
High School Diploma -
Leander High School
Leander, TX05.2007
Skills
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Operational Standards
- EPIC EMR
- IV Discontinuation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Interpreting EKGs
- Infection Control Procedures
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Medication Administration
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Disaster Site Triaging
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Delegation and Motivation
- Test Interpretations
- Accurate Documentation
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital And Medical Center
08.2019 - 10.2021
Emergency Room Nurse Technician
St Francis Hospital And Medical Center
05.2016 - 08.2019
Army Medic
United States Army
10.2011 - 10.2015
Sales Associate
Sports Authority
06.2007 - 09.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capitol Community College
High School Diploma -
Leander High School
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