Brandy Brodie
VICTORIA,IL
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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Graham health System
Canton, IL
05.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Marigold Rehabilitation And Health Care
04.2008 - 05.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL05.2006
Skills
- Medical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Management
- ADL Assistance
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Discharge
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Staff Supervision
- Collecting Vitals
- Chart Updating
- Patient Management
Timeline
RN
Graham health System
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Marigold Rehabilitation And Health Care
04.2008 - 05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carl Sandburg College
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