Brandy Patterson RN, MSN, BC
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Experienced Goal Driven Registered Nurse of 24 years licensed in California, with strong clinical skills.
My Seasoned nursing profession offers proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing- Crisis Unit/16 Bed Inpatient Behavioral Health
Telecare Santa Cruz
10.2022 - Current
- Plans, organizes, directs and controls nursing services
- Develops departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures; Makes use of management practices that include empowerment of staff, the provision of clear and concise expectations regarding duties assigned employees, frequent feedback focusing on both positive and problematic aspects of work performance, and other management practices that are consistent with Continuous Quality Improvement
- Establishes staffing requirements and recommends to administration the numbers and classifications of personnel to be employed
- Directs the recruitment, selection and when necessary disciplinary action within the Nursing Department
- Establishes standards for procurement of supplies and equipment for the department
- Manages the Nursing Department within allocated budgetary parameters and participates in the development of the fiscal budget
- Ensures that the nursing department is in compliance with all related state, federal and local licensing regulations and requirements.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
- Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Served as a liaison between nursing leadership, hospital administration, medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Evaluated work performance of 78 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
Patient Trainer
Abbott/Hiregenics
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate training content.
- Enhanced trainee engagement through hands-on activities.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, informing future program development.
- Improved learning outcomes with application of adult learning principles in all training programs.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Strive Home Health
04.2024 - Current
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
- Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy or hydrocolloid dressings when appropriate.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of patients'' progress and timely interventions in-home settings.
- Improved medication adherence through thorough education on drug administration, interactions, and potential side effects.
- Promoted a safe living environment for patients by conducting thorough home safety evaluations and recommending necessary modifications or equipment upgrades.
- Prevented complications from chronic illnesses like diabetes or heart failure through targeted patient education initiatives tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines governing home healthcare practice through meticulous attention to detail in documentation processes and quality assurance measures.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
RN Case Manager- Intely Health Contracted Position
Neogen-Home Health
10.2022
- Assist patients to receive vital care from the comfort of their residences
- Patients who are recovering from surgery or managing an injury or long-term illness
- Including but not limited to coordination of care, assessments, and interventions that include Wound care, phlebotomy draws, Peripheral IV starts, IV medication administration through peripheral IV catheters, implanted ports, and PICC lines
- Playing a vital role in ensuring their patients receiving the highest level of care that fits their needs
- Oversee clinical and clerical staff, coordinate care, reinforce policies and expectations, and ensure a positive patient experience.
Concierge RN - Telehealth triage- Contracted Position
Catsol Travel Agency- Amazon care
08.2022
- Makes field visits to non-clinical settings, including patient homes and workplaces, to provide care and implement treatment plans
- Triages, coordinates care, offers symptom support and guidance, conducts health assessments, POC testing and lab services, and delivers health education to meet the needs of the patient virtually or in an in-home setting
- Functions as part of a clinical care team offering primary and episodic care across a defined region of the country and in high priority content areas such as behavioral health, sexual health, or care, targeting a range of common chronic conditions
- Observes, records, reports, and coordinates the needs of patients while maintaining constructive relationships with them and all care providers
- Educates, instructs, and supervises the patient and/or other responsible person in meeting nursing and related patient care needs
- Works with a diverse population, valuing inclusivity and evidence-based care for all ages.
Inpatient Behavioral Health Manager
Sutter Health Care
11.2021
- Management of Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit with 76 direct reports
- Functioning in both administrative and medical capacities to ensure that evidenced based care is being utilized, and core measure are being met working as an active but not limited to recruitment, staff development, staff evaluation
- Managing, developing, implementing goal driven directives.
Director of Nursing
HCA, Good Samaritan Hospital
11.2018 - 05.2021
- Management of I18 bed inpatient Behavioral Health Unit with 46 direct reports
- Including Social Services and Case Management
- Functioning in both administrative and medical capacities to ensure that evidenced based care is being utilized, and core measures are being met working as an active but not limited to recruitment, staff development, staff evaluation
- Active committee member implementing and continued development of BERT within the organizationID
- Responsible for RN and LPT competency
- Conducting Gap Analysis to determine education needs of the department
- Developing and rolling out education for staff
- Through live demonstration- Power Point and web ex
- Managing, developing, implementing goal driven directives.
Clinical Manager
HCA, College Park Specialty Clinic
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Management of Clinical staff of multiple specialties including, Orthopedic, Dermatology, Surgery, Pain Management, Neurology and ACT
- This position included working collaboratively with Practice Managers, Physicians, and staff improving patient care and experiences
- Functioning in both administrative and clinical area to ensure clinic runs efficiently including but not limited to recruitment, staff development, staff evaluation
- Staffing for 72 direct reports and 7 specialty clinics
- Managing, developing, implementing goal driven directives
- Responsible for implementing education for new processes and ensuring successful implementation
- Verified through audits and competency assessment facilitated through return demonstration
- Remediation planned and provided individually as necessary.
Emergency Department Manager
HCA, Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2017 - 06.2016
- Management of Emergency Department with 106 Direct reports including multiple service lines
- Functioning in both administrative and medical capacities to ensure unit runs efficiently including but not limited to recruitment, staff development and evaluation
- Experience with Meditech, Esaf, Lawson, Kronos, Micro-strategy monitoring productivity reports, and managing purchases
- Certified N-Charge class instructor for charge nurses
- Experience with New Graduate Starr Program including hiring, planning, training new hires to be successful ER nurses
- Co-chair of the Patient Experience Team Meeting this included reviewing, summarizing and presenting Press Ganey reports to a multi-disciplinary team in effort to collaborate and improve the patient experience.
Emergency Department Charge RN III
HCA, Good Samaritan Hospital
11.2009 - 06.2016
- Charge Nurse of a busy ER that averaged 180-200 patients daily
- Duties included managing through put and patient flow, being a resource to peers, and ancillary staff
- Mentoring newly graduated nurses and peers to be successful
- Ensuring staffing was adequate to provide safe and efficient care depending on acuity
- Managing and acting as an informal leader to contribute to the success of goal driven directives.
Staff RN
Agostini Travel Nursing
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Staff RN providing emergency, telemetry, and pediatric care across the life span
- Several Contracts completed.
Various RN Roles
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Functioned in several RN roles including New Graduate RN, Telemetry step down unit, Emergency RN, ER Charge nurse, and Rapid Response.
Education
Masters in Executive Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
12.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
12.2015
ADN -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
12.2000
Practical Nursing Degree -
KCK, Area Vocational School
12.1995
Skills
- Oasis documentation standards
- Clinical assessment
- Quality Improvement
- Healthcare regulations
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Microsoft Office
- CPR/AED
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- EMR / EHR
- Delegation and Motivation
- Medication and IV administration
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- CA RN license- 698698
- PALS- expired in 2022 allowed to lapse as not required
- ACLS- Expired 2022 allowed to lapse as not required
- ENPC- Expired 2022 allowed to lapse as not required
- BLS
- PMHN-BC
Personal Information
Title: RN, MSN, PMHNBC
References
References will be provided upon request.
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Strive Home Health
04.2024 - Current
Patient Trainer
Abbott/Hiregenics
03.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing- Crisis Unit/16 Bed Inpatient Behavioral Health
Telecare Santa Cruz
10.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager- Intely Health Contracted Position
Neogen-Home Health
10.2022
Concierge RN - Telehealth triage- Contracted Position
Catsol Travel Agency- Amazon care
08.2022
Inpatient Behavioral Health Manager
Sutter Health Care
11.2021
Director of Nursing
HCA, Good Samaritan Hospital
11.2018 - 05.2021
Clinical Manager
HCA, College Park Specialty Clinic
09.2017 - 11.2018
Emergency Department Manager
HCA, Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2017 - 06.2016
Emergency Department Charge RN III
HCA, Good Samaritan Hospital
11.2009 - 06.2016
Staff RN
Agostini Travel Nursing
01.2007 - 01.2009
Various RN Roles
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2008
Masters in Executive Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
ADN -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Practical Nursing Degree -
KCK, Area Vocational School
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