Brenda Bell
Michigan Medicine
Brighton
22
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong background in delivering specialty post-op surgical care and chronic disease management. Recognized for critical thinking and clinical judgment, effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient recovery and education.
Experienced with patient care and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols. Known for providing dedicated and compassionate care and for being hardworking and reliable.
Work History
Registered Nurse
9 Months- Provide specialty post-op surgical care for moderate, telemetry and general care patients recovering from complex Otolaryngologic, oral/maxillofacial, spinal/brain and vascular conditions
- Monitor patient vital signs to ensure timely interventions and care adjustments.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Assist in developing personalized care plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on post-discharge instructions.
- Document patient progress accurately.
- Implement infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assess and identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Serve as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Center
17 Years 8 Months- Provided direct care for moderate, telemetry and critical level of care patients pre and post-operatively after undergoing cardiac or vascular surgery.
- Cared for Heart Failure and Electrophysiology
- Hemodynamic monitoring and treatment
- Delivered high-quality patient care through comprehensive assessments and tailored nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans.
- Advocated for patients' needs by coordinating resources and services across multiple healthcare disciplines.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
4 Years- RN on a general surgical floor, caring for patients with multiple abdominal surgeries, trauma patients, medicine patients with multiple health conditions and co-morbidities including but not limited to CHF, COPD, emphysema, asthma, CVA, Diabetes.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
Education
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Skills
Medication /IV administrationn and titration for hemodynamic stability
anticoagulation
infection control and blood glucose normalization
Continuous cardiac monitoring
interpretation and intervention.
Hemodynamic monitoring
Care for patients following Valve replacements
Aneurysm repairs
CABGs
Distal bypass
amputations
pre and post-op heart transplants
carotid endarterectomy
endovascular and open surgical interventions for acute and chronic heart and vascular conditions
thrombectomies
stents.
Hemodynamic assessment
Arterial and central line monitoring and management.
Lab result interpretation
Chronic disease management
Diabetes and nutrition education
Pain control
including IV push
PCA and Epidural medication
Drain Care for multiple medical devices including JP
Hemovac
and Wound VAC
EPIC /MiChart use
Documentation and charting
Drain management
Patient education and counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Michigan Medicine
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Center
Michigan Medicine
03.2008 - 11.2025Read More
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
03.2004 - 03.2008Read More
Mohawk College
Diploma from Registered Nurse
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