Brandy Bennett
Hopewell,VA
Summary
Accomplished hospice nurse with expertise in end-of-life care and symptom control, honed at Crater Community Hospice. Excelled in advanced care planning and compassionate support, enhancing patient comfort and family understanding. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes, demonstrating strong clinical assessment skills and emotional intelligence. Recognized for improving care quality and patient transitions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Nurse
Crater Community Hospice
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on end-of-life care and available resources.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly for changes.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records accurately.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Implemented best practices that enhanced quality of care provided to patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Enhanced family understanding of the hospice process through clear communication and education.
Hospice Nurse
Enhabit
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute hospital settings to home-based hospice care environments, promoting continuity of care.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
HCA
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and hospital protocols.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, enhancing efficiency in delivering care services.
- Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in assessing patients'' conditions quickly and accurately, initiating appropriate interventions when needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Bryant & Stratton College
Richmond, VA04-2019
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School
Hopewell, VA06-1999
Skills
- Advanced care planning
- Compassionate care
- Symptom control
- Clinical assessment
- End-of-life care
Timeline
Hospice Nurse
Crater Community Hospice
08.2022 - Current
Hospice Nurse
Enhabit
10.2021 - 08.2022
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
HCA
08.2019 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Bryant & Stratton College
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School