Brenda Borra
Wichita,KS
Summary
Versatile and extensively-trained Registered Nurse brings 20 + years' professional experience in critical care environments. Demonstrates strong critical-thinking and decision-making assets within rapidly-changing and life-sustaining situations. Motivated staff leader and team contributor committed to quality patient care, comprehensive and compassionate service delivery, clear and collaborative communication, and key participation toward ongoing improvements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension St Teresa
11.2022 - Current
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
RN LTACH
Select Medical Hospital
11.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
RN Hospice
Interim HealthCare of Wichita KS
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Interfaced with patients to complete comprehensive assessments to determine needs, document medical information and communicate findings with healthcare team to ensure continuum of care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Coached patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options and medications.
RN Home Health
Haven in Allyn
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.
- Engaged patients, healthcare providers, employers, and approved parties in determination of functional abilities.
- Provided direct patient care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
RN Instructor CNA
ProCare Academy of Washington: CNA Training
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed engaging and informative lesson plans that incorporated multiple learning modalities to help students grasp complex concepts
- Developed and deployed assessment strategies involving both oral and written approaches for optimal review of student abilities
- Planned clinical settings focusing on instruction, demonstration of skill
- Delivered two weeks lecture / lab and forty hour clinical training
RN Home Health
Advanced Health Care
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Skilled Nursing Care in home health setting
- Care of quadriplegic patient to include assessment, foley care, bowel program, psycho-social assessment, and review of CNA care
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheter
- Resolved issues in field by notifying Director immediately to determine course of action
Pre-Operative and Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
US AirForce Academy Kukulu, LLC.
09.2014 - 12.2018
- Contract RN, United States Air Force Academy pre-operative and post-anesthesia patient care
- Accurately document all phases of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine proper and necessary level of care
- Monitor post-op vital signs, fluid intake and out-put, review post-op orders, and orient patients to unit
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Cared for patients recovering from Ortho, General, ENT, Cataract, Oral, and Podiatry surgery
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
RN ER
Complete Care ER and Urgent Care Voyager Pkwy
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
RN: ER,OR,PACU,PREOP,PAIN, RAD, L&D, SCU, House Supervisor PRN
Gila Regional Medical Center
08.2003 - 07.2014
- Provided nursing care for pre-operative, post-anesthesia,special care (SCU), labor and delivery (L&D), pain clinic, ER, and OR units
- Assessed pre-operative patients and maintained OR sterility; obtained and evaluated completion of charts, EKG, Lab results, IV therapy, blood draws, medication administration, and blood transfusions
- Performed ER triage, trauma patient assessments, recognized / treated cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory distress
- Maintained excellent patient care through effective and concise communication with providers, patient and families
- Developed/ implemented holistic Interventional Radiology and Pain Management model for Pain Clinic. (LESI), moderate sedation
- House supervisor; oversaw staff / schedules / resolved conflicts
- Coordinated / managed the transfer of patients between facilities
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler County Comm College
Eldorado, KSBachelor of Arts - Education
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSAssociate of Arts - Science
Hutchinson Comm College
Hutchinson, KSHiring Manger
Skills
- Holistic Nursing Models
- Supply Structure
- Staff Supervision
- IV Placement
- Policy Development
- HIPPA and Regulatory Compliance
Organizational Competencies
Nursing Specialties
- Operating and Emergency Room
- Post Anesthesia
- Pre-Operative
- Radiology
- House Supervisor
- Pain Management
- Home Health
- Instructor
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse: WA, CO, KS, NM
- Certifications: ACLS, PALS, BLS, ABLS, TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension St Teresa
11.2022 - Current
RN LTACH
Select Medical Hospital
11.2020 - Current
RN Hospice
Interim HealthCare of Wichita KS
06.2020 - 11.2020
RN Home Health
Haven in Allyn
02.2020 - 04.2020
RN Instructor CNA
ProCare Academy of Washington: CNA Training
08.2019 - 03.2020
RN Home Health
Advanced Health Care
05.2019 - 02.2020
RN ER
Complete Care ER and Urgent Care Voyager Pkwy
02.2018 - 10.2018
Pre-Operative and Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
US AirForce Academy Kukulu, LLC.
09.2014 - 12.2018
RN: ER,OR,PACU,PREOP,PAIN, RAD, L&D, SCU, House Supervisor PRN
Gila Regional Medical Center
08.2003 - 07.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler County Comm College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Wichita State University
Associate of Arts - Science
Hutchinson Comm College
Hiring Manger
- Licensed Registered Nurse: WA, CO, KS, NM
- Certifications: ACLS, PALS, BLS, ABLS, TNCC
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