Brandy Kissler
Moses Lake,WA
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
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Omni Staffing
03.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN
Othello Community Hospital
04.2008 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Championed quality improvement initiatives within the unit by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based strategies.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical, OB, and ER units, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, CNA, and unit clerks.
- Promoted infection prevention activities throughout the hospital.
- Implemented infection prevention best practice strategies to improve patient care outcomes and healthcare acquired infections.
- Provide education on electronic fetal heart monitoring to staff on an ongoing basis to ensure best practice guidelines are used to provide care to the OB patient.
RN
Samaritan Healthcare
08.2012 - 02.2016
- Managed care from admission to discharge for the OB patient.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on Labor and Delivery unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
RN - Labor and Delivery
Sacred Heart
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
- Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
- Facilitated open communication with expectant parents to address concerns, educate on birth plans, and provide emotional support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
- Anticipated potential complications during labor by closely observing fetal heart rate patterns, maternal contractions, and other relevant data.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by teaching proper latch techniques, positioning strategies, and troubleshooting common issues faced by new mothers.
- Managed high-pressure situations, such as emergency deliveries or complications during labor, with professionalism and composure.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA06.2008
Skills
- Advanced Life Support
- Emergency care
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Assessment
- Team Coordination
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Evaluations
- Infection control measures
- Data Collection
Certification
- Certified Inpatient Obstetric Nursing, National Certification Corporation - 2010-Present.
Additional Information
Intermediate Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring instructor for AWHONN.
Timeline
RN - Labor and Delivery
Sacred Heart
09.2014 - 08.2015
RN
Samaritan Healthcare
08.2012 - 02.2016
RN
Omni Staffing
03.2011 - Current
RN
Othello Community Hospital
04.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Big Bend Community College
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