Cerner
Brehanna Edwards
Doctorate Of Pharmacy
Hendersonville,Tennessee
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Doctor of Pharmacy candidate, 2024 with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
Nashville, TN
08.2018 - Current
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Franklin, TN
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Azalea Trace Assisted Living
Nashville, TN
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Saint Thomas West
Nashville, TN
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Collaborated with five-person health care team to revise and develop treatment plans for seven patients simultaneously.
Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk Assistant
Saint Joseph Candler Hospital
Savannah, GA
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
- Responded to and resolved diverse patient issues with speedy and knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine, and special requirements.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Savannah, GA
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs..
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Belmont University
Nashville, TN 08.2020 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA 08.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Bethune - Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL 08.2009 - 05.2014
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Personal care needs
Patient Assessments
Managing deadlines
Affiliations
American Pharmacist Association
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Belmont Student Pharmacists Alliance
Student National Pharmaceutical Association
Belmont College of Pharmacy Class of 2024
Additional Information
Service Activities
- Breast Cancer Awareness Event
- Belmont University Vaccination Clinic
- Disease Prevention Passport Immunization Awareness
- Street Works Needle Exchange
- Habitat for Humanity
- Mt Nebo Missionary Baptists Dance Ministry
- Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Health Committee
- Back to School Drive
- Room in the Inn
- Neighborhood Cleanup
- Neighborhood Baby Shower
Software
Medi-Tech
MobiLab
Frameworks
DocuTrack
Certification
BLS-Basic Life Support
IPPE Rotations
Saint Thomas West Hospital
June 14- June 25, 2021
4320 West Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
Preceptor: Dr. Margaret Judkins
Email: mjudkins@ascension.org
Roman Pharmacy
July 12- July 23, 2021
250 Long Hollow Pike
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Preceptor: Dr. Doug Evans
Email: communitydrug@bellsouth.net
Rx Partners
January 2022-April 2022
1911 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Preceptor: Dr. Jocelyn Shrum
Email: jshrum@rxpartnersmgt.com
CVS Pharmacy 07626
August 2022-November 2023
4709 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
Preceptor: Dr. Samy Said
Email: ssaid6438@yahoo.com
APPE Rotations
UnitedRx
May 01, 2023-May 31, 2023
553 E Bledsoe St
Gallatin, TN 37066
Preceptor: Dr. Jacqueline Diaz
Email: jdiaz@unitedrx.net
Romans Pharmacy
June 01, 2023-June 30, 2023
250 Long Hollow Pike
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Preceptor: Dr. John Evans
Email: communitydrug@bellsouth.net
Ascension St Thomas Hospital West
July 01, 2023-July 31, 2023
4220 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
Preceptor: Dr. Fernando Diggs
Email: Fernando.diggs@belmont.edu
Ascension St Thomas St Louise Family Medicine Center
August 01, 2023-August 31, 2023
1020 North Highland Avenue
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Preceptor: Dr. Jonathan Hughes
Email: jonathan.hughes@ascension.org
Ascension St Thomas Rutherford
September 01, 2023-September 29, 2023
1700 Medical Center Pkwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Preceptor: Dr. Wade Dickerson
Email: wade.dickerson@ascension.org
Ascension St Thomas Rutherford
October 01, 2023-October 31, 2023
1700 Medical Center Pkwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Preceptor: Dr. Melissa Ragheb
Email: melissa.ragheb@ascension.org
Ascension St Thomas Rutherford
November 01, 2023-November 30, 2023
1700 Medical Center Pkwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Preceptor: Dr. James Carroll
Email: james.carroll1@ascension.org
Ascension St Thomas Midtown
December 01, 2023-December 29, 2023
2000 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Preceptor: Dr. Adedayo Onafowokan
Email: adedayo.onafowokan@ascension.org
Riverside Village Pharmacy
January 01, 2024-January 31, 2024
1406A McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
Preceptor: Dr. Traci Poole
Email: traci.poole@belmont.edu
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
March 01, 2024-March 29, 2024
1211 Medical Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37232
Preceptor: Dr. Kristy Wahaib
Email: kristy.wahaib@belmont.edu
Timeline
Certified Immunization administration, Belmont College of Pharmacy - 2021
05-2021
HIPAA Training - Continuous Education Credit
02-2021
OSHA Training - Continuous Education Credit
02-2021
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Belmont University
08.2020 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Azalea Trace Assisted Living
02.2019 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Saint Thomas West
07.2017 - 08.2018
BLS-Basic Life Support
07-2017
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
07-2017
Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk Assistant
Saint Joseph Candler Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong State University
08.2014 - 05.2017
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
07.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Bethune - Cookman University
08.2009 - 05.2014