Brandyn Tudor
Spruce
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with experience in various clinical settings. Skills include patient education, health assessments, and administering medications, along with strong interpersonal communication abilities to build relationships with patients and families. Proven ability to handle high-stress situations and maintain composure, always prioritizing patient safety and comfort. In previous role, contributed significantly to improving patient satisfaction scores.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Oncall
Compassus Hospice
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective patient-centered care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient conditions, and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Nurse
MyMichigan Alpena
12.2021 - 10.2024
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Medical Assistant
MyMichigan Alpena Hospital
07.2011 - 10.2021
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI05-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kirtland Community College
Roscommon, MI12-2021
Associate of Applied Science -
Alpena Community College
Alpena, MI05-2011
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Wound Management
- Care plan implementation
- Medication and IV administration
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care
- Nursing Plan Development
- Patient Care and Education
- Health Promotion
- Palliative Care
- Patient Assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Fall prevention strategies
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Licensed RN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Oncall
Compassus Hospice
10.2024 - Current
Nurse
MyMichigan Alpena
12.2021 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant
MyMichigan Alpena Hospital
07.2011 - 10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kirtland Community College
Associate of Applied Science -
Alpena Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Michigan University