Brandy McCain
Hoover,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented registered nurse with 20 years of experience in critical care, cardiac, home health, and IV infusion. 15+ years in various management roles. Effective in coordination and communication between supervise licensed and unlicensed staff with an exceptional ability to multitask. Skilled Infusion Nurse coordinates and administers infusion activities to deliver compassionate patient care to meet standards of practice. Coordinates and performs infusion nursing care for patients in clinical and home setting and works cooperatively with patient, family and multidisciplinary team to establish priorities and goals of patient care. Monitors patient and processes to identify areas for performance improvement to enhance quality of care delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Nurse
OptumRx
05.2024 - Current
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Advanced knowledge base through regular attendance at continuing education seminars related to infusion nursing practice standards and emerging treatment options.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
- Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
- Promoted continuity of care by working closely with physicians to update treatment plans based on changes in patient condition or response to therapy.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
Infusion RN, PRN
Soleo Health
10.2022 - Current
- Staff nurse fulfilling role of care management as needed in the home or infusion suite for IV infusion needs of 250+ patient population
- Administration of various IV medications including but not limited to antibiotic and IVIG therapy as ordered by physicians
- Insertion of peripheral IVs, access various central venous access devices including PICC lines and Port-a-Caths
- Work independently as well as assist the nursing director in management of nurse schedule and patient scheduling.
Heart Valve Clinical Coordinator
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
11.2019 - 09.2022
- Effectively managed and coordinated the needs of heart valve patients both pre and post procedure
- Collaborated with physicians, device representatives, OR staff, cath lab staff, and patient family to ensure the best patient outcome
- Implemented new training techniques quarterly and as needed to educate staff on new regulations and new devices/new equipment
- Preformed quarterly chart audits to ensure CMS guidelines were being met
- Assisted in Benefit Inquiries to ensure all cases were deemed medically necessary
- Responsible for all aspects ensuring the Heart Valve Program met all CMS guidelines.
Clinical Manager
Affinity Hospice
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Coordinated services of care with Hospice patients within a defined territory with a census over 150 patients
- Managed licensed and unlicensed staff to coordinate care of patients
- Lead Interdisciplinary Group weekly meetings to ensure patient needs were met
- Assisted in sales and marketing to grow to a census of 260.
Clinical Coordinator
Alacare Home Health (now Encompass)
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Supervised multiple disciplines (RNs, PTs, HH Aides) in the development of best practices for patient care
- Directed team coverage and education
- Lead weekly Interdisciplinary Group meetings
- Performed chart audits and reviewed all Plan of Cares (485's) for completeness to ensure proper orders and billing.
Critical Care RN
Brookwood Medical Center
01.2001 - 09.2013
- Multiple positions held including charge nurse and nurse educator
- Acute Care RN responsible for patient care within a fast paced, changing environment
- Prioritized and Effectively managed 2-3 critically ill patients in a fast paced environment using critical thinking skills
- Quickly promoted from staff RN to charge nurse and preceptor within 1 year
- Can Do attitude to assist in development of clinical protocols
- Advanced to Critical Care Nurse Educator within 4 years of employment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL01.2001
Skills
- Leadership: Expert level leadership, Nurse Leader, Clinical Liaison, Mentor, Charge Nurse
- Electronic Medical Records: Cerner, EPIC
- Data Abstraction: Chart Audits, Chart Reviews, Compliance Audits, Core Measures
- Case Management: Benefit Inquiries, Medical Necessity, Clinical Guidelines
- Managed Care: CMS Guideline Coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CMS Standards, Federal and State Regulations, Compliance
- Central Line Management
- Peripheral IV Insertion
- Patient Education
- Vascular access devices
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Antibiotic Administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient Care Coordination
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) compact/multistate, 1-096505, 12/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association, 04/2025
Personal Information
Title: BSN, RN
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
OptumRx
05.2024 - Current
Infusion RN, PRN
Soleo Health
10.2022 - Current
Heart Valve Clinical Coordinator
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
11.2019 - 09.2022
Clinical Manager
Affinity Hospice
02.2018 - 03.2019
Clinical Coordinator
Alacare Home Health (now Encompass)
01.2016 - 02.2018
Critical Care RN
Brookwood Medical Center
01.2001 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
University of South Alabama
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