Brandy Bane
Belmont ,NC
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than twenty years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader providing exceptional service to pediatric patients and families.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gaston County Schools
Gastonia , NC
09.2021 - Current
- Monitor and recognize students with communicable illnesses.
- Diabetic education for students and staff.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented students conditions.
- Liaison for students, parents, and staff when coordinating Covid quarantines and exposures.
- Evaluated students, recognized and addressed complications, coordinated for a higher level of care as needed.
- Excellent rapport with administration and staff to address the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of students.
- Coordinated the Kintegra Mobile Dentist bus for the students at Lowell Elementary.
- Organized a flu clinic each year for staff at Lowell Elementary
- Prepared, organized, and completed state reports for Gaston County Schools.
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital
Charlotte , NC
08.2016 - 09.2021
- As team lead, constructed patient assignments and delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Resource for other nurses regarding clinical skills and navigating complex patients.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring complex cases, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Monitored patients' reactions to chemotherapy and recommended methods for treating side effects.
- Administered prescribed medication and chemotherapy treatments in alignment with nursing standards.
- Accessed patient ports and PICC lines to start infusions and check for cleanliness.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital
Charlotte , NC
12.2010 - 04.2015
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, PICU
Charlotte, NC
06.2008 - 10.2010
- Coordinated all procedures requiring conscious sedation at Hemby Children’s Hospital and outpatient facilities.
- Educated patients and families on conscious sedation, lumbar punctures, bone marrow aspirations, PICC line placements, and pheresis exchanges
- Closely monitored patients receiving conscious sedation for any clinical changes and intervened appropriately utilizing years of experience.
- Assist physicians with sterile procedures: lumbar punctures, bone marrow biopsies, central line insertions, pheresis exchange.
- Prepared sedative and other medications for physicians.
- Ensured procedure rooms were properly set up with correct equipment using sterile process.
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, Staff RN
Charlotte, NC
08.2002 - 06.2008
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assisted with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for complex post operative patients, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Administered prescribed medication and chemotherapy treatments in alignment with nursing standards.
- Obtained Nurse IV Clinical ladder.
- Member of Shared Governance: led Evidence Based Practice for the pediatric unit.
- Pediatric representative for Magnet Certification.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Presbyterian School of Nursing
Charlotte, NC06.2002
High School Diploma -
Bessemer City High School
Bessemer City, NC06.1998
Skills
- Excellent team lead facilitating flow of 30 of bed unit
- Ability to work independently as well as team member
- Superb clinical skills: IV insertions, lab draws, management of central lines
- Excellent rapport with staff, management, physicians, and patients
- Navigate care for complex patients interacting with physicians, specialist and other ancillary departments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gaston County Schools
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital
12.2010 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, PICU
06.2008 - 10.2010
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, Staff RN
08.2002 - 06.2008
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Presbyterian School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Bessemer City High School
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