Brandy Barr
INDIANAPOLIS,IN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Based Educator
Community Hospital East
08.2022 - Current
- Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within Oncology to serve as informational resource to staff.
- Onboarded and/or precepted new nurses and technicians following established standards of practice and organizational policies.
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling staff.
- Collaborated with other UBEs and preceptors to enhance staff experience.
- Directly cared for patients at least [Number] hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital East
05.2004 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration and catheter insertion.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and technicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2004
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School
Indianapolis, IN05.1999
Skills
- Care Planning
- Precepting
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Physical Assessments
- Patient Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Professional Development
- Clinical Education
- Clinical Instruction
- Aseptic Techniques
- Mentoring
Certification
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
OCN Oncology Certified Nurse
Timeline
Unit Based Educator
Community Hospital East
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital East
05.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
OCN Oncology Certified Nurse
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