Brandy Nipper
Cordele,GA
Summary
Registered Nursing professional with strong expertise in Medical-Surgical Unit. Skilled in patient care, wound management, medication administration, and post-operative monitoring. Focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, known for effective communication and critical thinking abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Practical Nursing Instructor
South Georgia Technical College
09.2011 - 11.2024
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Inspired critical thinking among students through case study analyses, fostering problem-solving abilities essential for successful nursing careers.
- Enhanced practical nursing students'' skills by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Assisted in curriculum development to ensure comprehensive coverage of essential nursing topics for improved student competence.
- Supervised clinical experiences for students, providing valuable guidance and feedback on their performance in real healthcare settings.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Crisp Regional Hospital
07.2008 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Darton College
Albany, GA12-2013
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Practical Nursing Instructor
South Georgia Technical College
09.2011 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Crisp Regional Hospital
07.2008 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Darton College
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