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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
skiing, snowmobiling, camping, porcelain doll maker
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Brandy Sellers-Mertin

Rock Springs,WY

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Nurse

Compasssionate Cares For Unramium Workers
07.2023 - Current
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care.

Director of Outreach Programs

Young At Heart Community Center
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Home Health Nurse

Four Corners Home Health
09.2019 - 06.2023
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Maintained professional competency by attending continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in home health nursing.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.

Home Health Nurse

Young At Heart Senior Center
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
  • Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Optimized patient comfort by addressing individual physical, emotional, spiritual needs during end-of-life care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Nurse Educator

Memorial Hospital Of Sweetwater County
05.2005 - 04.2006
  • Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs, making necessary adjustments to optimize learning outcomes.
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
  • Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.

Head Nurse Med/Surg

Memorial Hospital Of Sweetwater County
04.2000 - 04.2005
  • Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
  • Served as a liaison between the nursing department and hospital administration to address staffing concerns, policy changes, and budgetary issues effectively.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Managed 30 nurses and nursing activities in 100-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Staff Nurse

Memorial Hospital Of Sweetwater County
05.1997 - 04.2000
  • Served as a preceptor to new staff members, guiding them through orientation processes and offering mentorship during their transition into the medical-surgical unit.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic, and professional nursing care tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Promoted patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols and implementation of fall prevention strategies.
  • Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
  • Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques for optimal recovery outcomes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with [Number]-person health care team to revise and develop treatment plans for [Number] patients simultaneously.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
05.1997

Associate of Science - Nursing

Western Wyoming Community College
Rock Springs, WY
05.1996

Skills

  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • Strong study skills
  • Ability to organize projects

skiing, snowmobiling, camping, porcelain doll maker

I enjoy skiing and snowmobiling with my family.  Camping in the summer, My family hunts so I am camp momma now. I also enjoy making porcelain dolls. My main mission in life was raising my children. I have been blessed in order to stay home and raise them. My passion is nursing. I am ready to go forward in my nursing career.

Timeline

Home Health Nurse

Compasssionate Cares For Unramium Workers
07.2023 - Current

Director of Outreach Programs

Young At Heart Community Center
04.2023 - 06.2023

Home Health Nurse

Young At Heart Senior Center
06.2022 - 02.2023

Home Health Nurse

Four Corners Home Health
09.2019 - 06.2023

Nurse Educator

Memorial Hospital Of Sweetwater County
05.2005 - 04.2006

Head Nurse Med/Surg

Memorial Hospital Of Sweetwater County
04.2000 - 04.2005

Staff Nurse

Memorial Hospital Of Sweetwater County
05.1997 - 04.2000

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice

University of Wyoming

Associate of Science - Nursing

Western Wyoming Community College

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