Hi, I’m
Brandy Cowell
Registered Nurse
Waterloo,IA
Summary
- Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
- 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.
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
- Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Pathways Behavioral Services
Counselor Technician
07.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Took patient vital signs
- Gathered data for the reason for visit and entered into the EHR
- Administered medication as ordered
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures
- Collected various specimens for lab analysis.
Baymont By Wyndham
Assistant Manager
05.2021 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Kaplan University
Nursing Instructor
Job overview
- Helped students acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes of the professional nurse
- Mentored and nurtured students
- Mediated active learning.
Comprehensive Systems
Nurse
Job overview
- Passed medications to ICF/MR facilities residents
- Changed suprapubic catheters as ordered by physician
- Notified physician of changes in condition.
Unitypoint Urgent Care
Office Nurse
Job overview
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, empowering them to manage their own health effectively.
- Streamlined office procedures for increased efficiency, resulting in shorter wait times for patients.
- Implemented infection control protocols within the office setting, maintaining a safe environment for both staff and patients.
- Led team meetings to discuss ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the practice setting.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities related to nursing best practices.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Mentored new nursing staff members as they transitioned into their roles within the office setting.
- Assisted in various medical procedures, increasing the scope of services offered at the practice.
- Coordinated referrals and follow-up appointments, supporting continuity of care for patients with complex needs.
Education
St. Luke's CollegeSioux City, IA
Nurse Refresher Course
05.2024
Skills
- Active Listening: Giving full attention to what patients are saying, not inappropriately interrupting Making eye contact and smiling instead of shuffling through paperwork patient assessments, mentoring, mediation
- Empathy: Understood my patient's thoughts and feelings Listened to how and why, asked if they wanted help, and offered suggestions
- Diversity: Create a welcoming environment Address issues of bias quickly and openly Able to collaborate with others outside the healthcare field
Introduction Summary
Self-motivated registered nurse re-entering the healthcare industry with over 10 years nursing experience. Compassionate and team oriented seeking a position in substance use/prevention. Bringing my experience working in high stress situations, urgent care, teaching and other fields.
Certification
- Registered Nurse Iowa license- Unencumbered - Expires 03/2025
- Basic Life Support Training - Expires 03/2025
- Nurse Refresher Course St. Luke's College - 04/2024
- Mandatory Reporter's - Expires- 01/2027
Timeline
Counselor Technician
Pathways Behavioral Services
07.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Manager
Baymont By Wyndham
05.2021 - 05.2023
Nursing Instructor
Kaplan University
Nurse
Comprehensive Systems
Office Nurse
Unitypoint Urgent Care
St. Luke's College
Nurse Refresher Course
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