Brandy Gearhart
New Cumberland,PA
Summary
I am looking for a role in the nursing field where I can utilize the skills, I have gained throughout my career in order to provide care to clients with compassion, accuracy and efficiency. My goal is to create an atmosphere of safety and security for clients and promote a healthy work environment that utilizes teamwork and offers opportunity for delivering the best treatment possible. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Holy Spirit Medical Center
Camp Hill, PA
10.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
York College of PA
York, PA
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered comprehensive clinical instruction to over [Number] students on subjects such as [Area of study] and [Area of study].
- Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.
- Partnered with other instructors to share best practices for optimized student learning.
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
- Mentored students to help them develop their clinical skillset.
- Advised students on career paths available within the healthcare field.
- Provided feedback on student's progress, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Maintained accurate records of all instructor evaluations performed throughout the semester.
Staff Nurse
South Mountain Secure Treatment Center
South Mountain, PA
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Perform as staff nurse providing nursing care and treatment services to juveniles with secure treatment facility
- Collect subjective and objective data on residents due to medical emergency, illness, or injury
- Respond to medical emergencies, perform assessment and administer emergency medical treatment and refer to physician or outside hospital
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Administer medications, treatments, immunizations, and other screenings in accordance with physician orders and state regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Staff Nurse
State Correctional Institution- Camp Hilll
Camp Hill, PA
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Perform as charge nurse, staff nurse, or assessment coordinator providing nursing care and treatment services to inmates
- Collect subjective and objective data on inmates due to medical emergency, illness, or injury
- Respond to medical emergencies, perform assessment and administer emergency medical treatment and refer to physician or outside hospital
- Care for inmates in the infirmary that required IV, wound care, tube feedings, ADL assistance
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Administer medications, treatments, immunizations, and other screenings.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Staff Nurse
Lancaster Regional Medical Center
Lancaster, PA
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervise less skilled nursing staff, mental health technicians and activities on unit
- Perform direct patient care including: assess patients’ mental and physical health, safely administer medications and treatments, complete admission assessments
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patients’ treatment plans
- Intervene, verbally or physically, in order to maintain safety on unit.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
Charge Nurse
Roxbury Treatment Center
Shippensburg, PA
10.2013 - 12.2014
- Nurse Manager on chemical dependency unit; including detox and co-occurring disorder treatment
- Supervise all aspects of nursing including management, training, and evaluation of ten staff members
- Perform direct patient care services, prioritization and delegation of nursing duties
- Registered Nurse on adult and adolescent acute inpatient psychiatric units
- Supervise less skilled nursing staff, mental health technicians and activities on unit
- Perform direct patient care including: assess patients’ mental and physical health, safely administer medications and treatments, complete admission assessments
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patients’ treatment plans
- Intervene, verbally or physically, in order to maintain safety on unit.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Staff Nurse
Hoffman Homes for Youth
Littlestown, PA
10.2011 - 10.2013
- Registered nurse at residential treatment facility for children and adolescents
- Appropriately organize and prioritize expected workload and accommodate emergent situations
- Perform direct patient care including safely administer medications and provide treatments per physician orders, complete admission assessments
- Utilize safe crisis management to intervene and maintain patient safety.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2009
Skills
- Intake and Discharge
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Safety
- Team Training and Development
Affiliations
- Service Employees International Union
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- Drexel University Alumni Association
Honors Awards
- Employee of the Quarter, Hoffman Homes for Youth, 2012
- Student Life Leadership Award, Drexel University, 2008
- Citizenship Award, Drexel University, 2008
Certificates Licenses
- REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE, pa STATE BOARD OF NURSING, rn627037, 10/2022
- Basic life support & first aid, american hearth association, 12/2022
Certification
- Registered Nurse- State of PA RN627037 Expires Oct. 2024
Accomplishments
Employee of the Quarter Hoffman Homes for Youth 2012
Student Life Leadership Award Drexel University 2008
Citizenship Award Drexel University 2008
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
York College of PA
01.2023 - 12.2023
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Holy Spirit Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse
South Mountain Secure Treatment Center
11.2020 - 03.2021
Staff Nurse
State Correctional Institution- Camp Hilll
01.2017 - 10.2020
Staff Nurse
Lancaster Regional Medical Center
02.2015 - 01.2017
Charge Nurse
Roxbury Treatment Center
10.2013 - 12.2014
Staff Nurse
Hoffman Homes for Youth
10.2011 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Drexel University
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