Brandt (Dakota) Howett

Specialty: ED | Level 3 Trauma Center

• 32 ED beds | 1:3 Ratio
• Worked effectively with team members to improve ED work flow
• Provided quick and effective care to high acuity Trauma patients including GSWs, MVCs and stabbings
• Educated and reassured patients upon discharge to enhance safety and understanding
• Provided culturally appropriate care to diverse a diverse patient population

Specialty: ED | Level 3 Trauma Center

• 30 ED beds | 1:3-4 Ratio
• Triaged, prioritized, and roomed patients in emergency department efficiently.
• Identified gaps in c-spine protocols for nurse educator review
• Delivered direct patient care during high-pressure scenarios.
• Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions effectively

Specialty: LTAC

• 33 Bed department | 1:3 Ratio
• Delivered comprehensive care for paralyzed patients reliant on ventilators and tracheostomies.
• Stabilized critically ill patients requiring complex infusion therapies.
• Effectively managed chronic wounds and promoted healing.
• Identified and Responded to neurogenic fevers associated with patient type

Specialty: Critical Access ED

• 6 Beds ED | 1:3 Ratio
• Provided critical access emergency care to population located 35 miles from nearest hospital.
• Managed patients requiring hospitalization during 2-hour EMS transports
• Delivered timely medical interventions in high-pressure situations within limited resources.

Specialty: ED | Level 1 Trauma Center

• 617 hospital beds | 1:6-8 Ratio
• Expertly triaged and prioritized high-acuity patients in a high-volume environment, consistently executing clinical tasks with both speed and precision to ensure optimal patient flow.
• Delivered patient care to a diverse cultural population, addressing specific needs.

Specialty: ED | Level 3 Trauma Center | Teaching Facility

• 48 ED beds | 1:3-4 Ratio
• Cared for high acuity patient population, primarily associated with Trauma, Substance abuse disorder, Acute psychiatric disorders and low SES
• Worked along side Residents and experienced education Physicians
• Developed advanced proficiency in crisis intervention and De-escalation techniques for patients presenting with high acuity and aggressive behaviors

Specialty: ED | Trauma Level III

• 299 hospital Beds | 1:5 Ratio
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Managed care for boarded patients in the emergency department to ensure continuity of treatment.

Specialty: Cardiac PCU

• 1100 hospital beds | 1:4-6 Ratio
• Monitored patients pre- and post-vascular and endovascular surgeries, including cardiac angiograms, thrombectomies and amputations.
• Managed critical infusions of heparin, nicardipine, nitroglycerin, and diltiazem.
• Assessed and communicated significant changes in patient status to hospitalists and specialty care teams.