Brandy Robertson
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Saint Francis Hospital and PARKSIDE psychiatric hospital demonstrating exceptional patient care and advocacy for clients of all ages. Expert in critical thinking and communication skills, patient care and advocacy thru use of EBP. Demonstrated proficiency in critical care, ICU and trauma informed nursing, SF home health case management with Medicare and Medicaid / Oasis. Also medication administration and skilled in emergency response, significantly improving patient outcomes. Known for compassion, empathy, and strong clinical judgment, consistently enhancing patient satisfaction and safety in the medical field
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic
01.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Langston University
Langston, OK05.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family Education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical Care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication Distribution
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team Coordination
- EMR Systems
- Performing EKGs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical assessment
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Counseling
- Staff Supervision
- Personal care needs
- Patient Relations
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Emergency Procedures
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Data Collection
- HIPAA Education
- Emergency Care
- Administering immunizations
- Emotional Intelligence
- Health screening
- Cardiac Care
- Acute care expertise
- Long-Term Care
- Case Management
- Geriatric Nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility Assistance
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Medical Records Management
- Mental Health Nursing
- Preventive health
- Family advocacy
- Seizure Management
- Feeding Assistance
- At-risk patient care
- Medical evaluation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Call triaging
- Home Health Care
- Supply Restocking
- Evaluations
- Home care
Certification
Certified Respiratory therapist since 2007
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee
09.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Langston University
Certified Respiratory therapist since 2007
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