Brandy Blatche
Temple,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 17 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Applies nursing process and performs delegated functions under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse. Collaborates with patient and family to offer theory-based nursing care and coordinates care delivery with members of interdisciplinary team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System
10.2006 - Current
- Cared for veterans in the Medical Specialty Clinic, Primary Care Clinic, 3K Medical Surgical Unit, Domiciliary, Community Living Center, and Care in the Community areas within CTXVHCS
- Performs nursing skills under the supervision of the Registered Nurse such as caring for wounds, providing treatments, and assisting with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse and in CPRS medical record.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, injection, topic treatments, and monitored responses.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital
06.2006 - 09.2006
- Cared for patients on the STC-3 Medical Surgical Unit
- Performed various nursing skills and interventions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse such as vital signs, treatments, dressing such as wound dressing, vital sign signs, treatments,
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse and in EPIC medical record.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Temple College
Temple, TXVocational Nursing Certificate -
Temple College
Temple, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing, Psychology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX12.2023
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Patient Data Gathering
- ADLs Assistance
- EMR Systems
- Infection Control Procedures
- Telephone Triage
- Emotional Support
Certification
CPS/AED Certified-Healthcare Provider and Basic Life Support (Expires June 2024)
What is Epidemiology?
TEAMSTEPPS certification
Affiliations
Volunteer Experience
Churches Touching Lives for Christ Food Pantry Family Promise Meal Preparer
A New Day Fellowship Church Backpack Give-away Love of Christ Food Pantry
Activities
National Student Nursing Association Member
Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology Member
Activities
- National Student Nursing Association Member
- Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology Member
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System
10.2006 - Current
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital
06.2006 - 09.2006
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Temple College
Vocational Nursing Certificate -
Temple College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Psychology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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