Brandy Dobbs
Lavaca,AR
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Med-Surg ICU Relief Charge Nurse RN, BSN
Mercy Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
10.2024 - Current
- Assisting nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Coordinated daily patient assessments and care plans with healthcare teams.
- Run code blue emergencies with management of crash cart, patient assignments, and debriefing of staff.
- Trained new nurses on protocols and emergency procedures effectively.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practices.
- Rapid Response nurse.
- Knowledge of ACLS protocols and algorithms.
- Provide assistance to providers during procedures including intubation.
- Making staff assignments for oncoming shift.
- Coordinate care and patient assignments for the current shift.
- Resolved conflicts among staff to maintain a positive work environment.
- Team leader.
- In this role as relief charge nurse there are shifts that I work in staff caring for patients as well.
Med-Surg ICU Nurse RN, BSN
Mercy Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
08.2022 - Current
- Use of EPIC charting system.
- CRRT.
- Care of post op CABG and all CV surgical patients.
- Impella and Balloon pumps.
- Care of neurosurgical patients including ICP monitoring, EVDs, craniotomies with and without flap.
- Care of mechanically ventilated patients.
- Preceptor for new hire nurses, both newly graduated RNs and LPNs and experienced RNs and LPNs.
- Provided direct patient care in high-acuity environments.
- Care of post code patients including targeted temp management.
- Management of DKA patients.
- Management of arterial lines, central lines, midlines,, and PICC lines.
- Management of critical medications.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions consistently.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records and care activities.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Med-Surg ICU RN,BSN
Wadley Regional Medical Center
Texarkana, TX
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided patient care and support in various medical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Participated in training programs to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
Respiratory Care Unit RN, BSN
Christus St. Michael Health System
Texarkana, TX
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Management and care of respiratory patients including BiPap, Cpap, high humidity high flow oxygen, and other oxygenation modalities.
- High level care of acuitly ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Christus St. Michael Health System
Texarkana, TX
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided direct patient care in various units across the healthcare facility.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses consistently.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
Nurse Extern Float Pool
Christus St. Michael Health System
Texarkana, TX
06.2015 - 06.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University At Texarkana
Texarkana, TX 06.2018 - 12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX 09.2014 - 06.2016
Skills
- EPIC charting
- Critical care management
- ACLS protocol knowledge
- Patient assessments
- Staff coordination
- Training development
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Staff scheduling
- Direct patient care
- Patient care management
- Staff education and training
Timeline
Med-Surg ICU Relief Charge Nurse RN, BSN
Mercy Fort Smith
10.2024 - Current
Med-Surg ICU Nurse RN, BSN
Mercy Fort Smith
08.2022 - Current
Med-Surg ICU RN,BSN
Wadley Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University At Texarkana
06.2018 - 12.2019
Respiratory Care Unit RN, BSN
Christus St. Michael Health System
06.2017 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Christus St. Michael Health System
06.2016 - 06.2017
Nurse Extern Float Pool
Christus St. Michael Health System
06.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Texarkana College
09.2014 - 06.2016