Brandy Matuszewski
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Tennova Hospital, excelling in patient care management and medication administration. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and educating families, ensuring comprehensive recovery and health management strategies. Committed to delivering exceptional care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (OB)
Tennova Hospital
Clarksville, TN
03.2006 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for immediate intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and preventative care practices.
- Charge Nurse duties.
- Recover patients after surgery from C/S and vaginal births.
- Educated patients on childbirth options, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery techniques.
- Led training sessions for nursing staff on best practices in maternal care and emergency response protocols.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by educating mothers on proper techniques and addressing any concerns or difficulties they may have had.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities focusing on topics such as fetal monitoring interpretation, neonatal resuscitation, and emergency obstetric situations.
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives within the OB unit, striving to continuously enhance the level of care provided to our patients and their families.
- Fostered a positive working environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues, maintaining open lines of communication, and offering assistance when needed.
- Advocated for patients'' needs, ensuring that their voices were heard during decision-making processes related to their care plans.
Registered Nurse
Cumberland Hall Hospital
Hopkinsville, KY
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Administered patient care and medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations..
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment plans and wellness strategies.
- Deescalate the situation.
Registered Nurse (Med Surg)
Southern Hills Hospital
Nashville, TN
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Evaluated and documented patient conditions, adjusting care strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction scores and reduced infection rates.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and timeliness of patient records management.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Skills
- Patient care management
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nursing documentation
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Charge Nurse Duties
Certification
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
NEONATEL RESUSCITATION PROGRAM (NRP)
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cumberland Hall Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse (Med Surg)
Southern Hills Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse (OB)
Tennova Hospital
03.2006 - Current