Brenda Bauscher
RN
Chiefland,FL
Summary
Experienced with patient care and surgical support, ensuring smooth day surgery operations. Utilizes thorough patient assessments and meticulous postoperative care to enhance recovery. Track record of effective communication and teamwork
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Day Surgery
HCA St. Petersburg General Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Administered pre-operative assessments and post-operative care to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with surgical teams.
- Educated patients on recovery protocols, enhancing understanding of postoperative care requirements.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize risk during day surgery procedures.
Registered Nurse Charge Day Surgery
HCA Medical Center of Trinity
06.2014 - 04.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring safe and effective healthcare delivery in all units.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
HCA Medical Center of Trinity
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in fast-paced progressive care unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on protocols, safety measures, and best practices in patient care.
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
Registered Nurse 23 Hour Observation Unit
HCA Brandon Regional
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Tampa, FL12-2012
Associate of Arts - General
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05-1992
Skills
- Clinical decision-making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Compassionate and caring
Timeline
Registered Nurse Day Surgery
HCA St. Petersburg General Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse Charge Day Surgery
HCA Medical Center of Trinity
06.2014 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
HCA Medical Center of Trinity
06.2013 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse 23 Hour Observation Unit
HCA Brandon Regional
01.2012 - 06.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Associate of Arts - General
St. Petersburg College