Brenda Bolton
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Critical Care specialty.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU Neurological
Methodist Main Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Charge Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Orange County Global Medical Center Level 2 Trauma
Santa Ana, CA
08.2012 - 06.2022
- Level 1 rapid infuser blood products
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Led daily nursing rounds to assess patient progress and address any concerns.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Trauma patients.
- EVDs assessment and assisted with insertion
- IABP assessment and care
- Intracranial Bolts, BIS, LICOX
- CRRT
- Assessment and care of patients on Ventiltors
- Titration of vasoactive, sedative, and cardiac medications
- Delivered outstanding patient care in ICU/CCU critical care units.
- Kinetic beds Rotorest, Rotoprone
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs and ancillary staff.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital
Greensburg, PA
08.2008 - 12.2011
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Registered Nurse
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital Neurological Unit
Latrobe, PA
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital
Latrobe, PA
06.2008 - 07.2008
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Neuro Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2007 - 01.2008
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Neurological patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Citizen's School of Nursing
New Kensington, PA06.2008
High School Diploma -
Career Training Academy
New Kensington, PA06.1990
Skills
- IV Administration
- Patient Interaction
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Community Nursing Nurse Education
- Patient Admission
- Operational Standards
- Safety Measures
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
Additional Information
References available upon request
Certification
* NIHSS
* ACLS
* BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU Neurological
Methodist Main Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Orange County Global Medical Center Level 2 Trauma
08.2012 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital
08.2008 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital Neurological Unit
06.2008 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital
06.2008 - 07.2008
Neuro Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
12.2007 - 01.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Citizen's School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Career Training Academy