Brandy Bryant
Mendenhall,MS
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 19 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mississippi State Department Of Health
Magee, MS
01.2023 - Current
- Administered oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options of tuberculosis
- Provided immunizations to patients of every stage in life and educated on said immunizations
- Assisted physician during vaginal exams et placement of birth control implants/removals in upper arms
- Provided counsel and education on various birth control methods, as well as issuing birth control
- Inventoried/ordered clinic supplies
- Counselled and educated on various sexually transmitted diseases, providing prophylactics, medications, and follow-ups, as needed
- Obtained labs such as sputum, blood, and urine
- COVID testing and vaccination
Registered Nurse
Brentwood Behavioral Health Facility
Flowood, MS
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered oral and IM medications, as needed
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, MS
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion/medication administration, ostomy/wound care, caro of various types of drains, chemotherapy administration/monitoring, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding various types of cancer, chemo, other disease processes
Registered Nurse-Home Care
Deaconess Home Health
Magee, MS
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided home visits for labs, assessments, wound care, education
- Developed care plans, treatment goals, self-care techniques
Registered Nurse -Unit Manager
Hattiesburg Health And Rehab
Hattiesburg, MS
04.2012 - 09.2015
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Maintained high-quality patient care during staffing shortages by effectively managing resources and delegating tasks appropriately.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses entering the profession, providing guidance on best practices in clinical settings.
- Managed/supervised/provided care of up to 11 patients with tracheostomies along with up to 24 other sub-acute patients, including care of ostomies, catheters, tube feedings, IVs, complex wounds
- Trained new nursing staff on tracheostomy care and computer programs
Registered Nurse-Unit Manager
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
Magee, MS
06.2011 - 04.2012
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Assessed patients, administered oral, intramuscular, intravenous, inhaled medications
- Provided complex would care and venipunctures for labs
- Organized staffing assignments, taught CNA classes, precepted nursing students
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
Magee, MS
01.2005 - 06.2011
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Education
Education
University of Southern Mississippi (3 Yrs)
Hattiesburg, MSAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS06.2011
Nursing
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Magee, MS12.2004
Associate of Arts - Education
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05.1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing EKGs
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mississippi State Department Of Health
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Brentwood Behavioral Health Facility
05.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse-Home Care
Deaconess Home Health
08.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
09.2015 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse -Unit Manager
Hattiesburg Health And Rehab
04.2012 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse-Unit Manager
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
06.2011 - 04.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
01.2005 - 06.2011
Education
University of Southern Mississippi (3 Yrs)
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Nursing
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Associate of Arts - Education
Hinds Community College
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