Brandy Pitts
35 Allen Ave Painesville,OH
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Possess and demonstrates critical thinking skills, effective problem-solving skills, and strong core fundamental values. Seeking an opportunity to apply acquired knowledge and skill set focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Nurse / Charge Nurse
Ohman Family Living At Briar
04.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized wound care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and promote wound healing.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' wounds, determining appropriate interventions for optimal healing.
- Prevented infection and promoted timely healing by maintaining sterile environments during dressing changes.
- Regularly evaluated patients'' progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, resulting in improved healing rates.
- Utilized advanced technologies such as negative pressure wound therapy to expedite the healing process in challenging cases.
- Assisted physicians with debridement procedures when necessary, ensuring proper technique was utilized to prevent further tissue damage.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on wound care regulations and guidelines, ensuring full compliance within the organization.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing overall standards of wound care within the organization.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Developed protocols for prevention of pressure ulcers in high-risk patients, leading to a decrease in occurrence rates within the facility.
Wound Nurse/Staff Education
Park Vista
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Staff Development Coordinator/ Wound Nurse/ ICP
LakeMed Care And Rehabilitation
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees in Nursing department and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Delivered new employee onboarding and training sessions via PCC.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Assisted with development of effective recruitment and hiring strategies.
- Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
- Updated and maintained employee files, ensured required annual competency in accordance with Federal, State, local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences and workshops.
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct specific training programs.
- Conducted training courses and prepared videos for long-term use.
- Coordinated and prioritized required training courses for Nurses, STNAs, and Temporary Aides
Clinical Manager/Wound Nurse
LakeMed Care And Rehabilitation
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Provide ongoing case management to all patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Oversaw overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including quality assurance, patient care, safety protocols and risk management.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
Charge Nurse
LakeMed Care And Rehabilitation
10.2003 - 07.2016
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
- Took samples such as wound cultures and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to team and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervisor.
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Education
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OHLicensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Central School of Practical Nursing
Independence, OH08.2003
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Infection Control
- Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Intake and discharge
- Patient education
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Patient counseling
- Family Education
- Resource Allocation
Certification
- Certified Infection Control Preventionist, LakeMed Care and Rehabilitation-Nove 2019
- Certified BLS/CPR, AHA March 2022
Timeline
Wound Nurse / Charge Nurse
Ohman Family Living At Briar
04.2021 - Current
Wound Nurse/Staff Education
Park Vista
07.2020 - 05.2021
Staff Development Coordinator/ Wound Nurse/ ICP
LakeMed Care And Rehabilitation
03.2019 - 09.2020
Clinical Manager/Wound Nurse
LakeMed Care And Rehabilitation
05.2016 - 01.2019
Charge Nurse
LakeMed Care And Rehabilitation
10.2003 - 07.2016
No Degree - Nursing Education
Lakeland Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Central School of Practical Nursing
- Certified Infection Control Preventionist, LakeMed Care and Rehabilitation-Nove 2019
- Certified BLS/CPR, AHA March 2022
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