Brandy Hicks
Fort Worth
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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nexus Health Systems
01.2023 - Current
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Red River Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Steadfast Medical Staffing
03.2014 - 02.2022
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Associate of Arts - Registered Nurse
Essential School Of Nursing
Miami, FL02.2021
Diploma - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA01.2014
Skills
- EMR Systems
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Patient Management
- Critical Care
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- IV Setup
- Emergency Procedures
- Trauma Recovery
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nexus Health Systems
01.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Red River Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Steadfast Medical Staffing
03.2014 - 02.2022
Associate of Arts - Registered Nurse
Essential School Of Nursing
Diploma - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
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