Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer

Brenda Bradshaw

Thomasville,GA

Summary

A PHMNP-BC seeking a position to help patients and their family members with their treatment and medical needs including education, setting up follow up appointments or outpatient therapy. Collaborate with providers and team members to provide quality health care. Compassionate with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

PRN RN

Archbold Northside
02.2022 - Current
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.

PRN Preop RN

Medely
07.2020 - 08.2023
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

RN

Turning Point
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.

RN

GA Pines
04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

RN

GA Pines
05.2019 - 07.2020
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

RN

Archbold Grady General Hospital
04.2014 - 09.2019
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions..
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

RN

Passport Health
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provide travel consultations to clients traveling abroad or working in high-risk occupations that require certain vaccinations
  • Counsel the client on what may be happening in the country they're traveling to
  • Provide the client with information on different diseases that are caused by infected mosquitoes and provide information on illnesses that are caused by contaminated food and water
  • Administer vaccinations and monitor for adverse reactions.
  • Send in prescriptions for anti-malaria drugs using All-scripts.
  • Manage clinic which includes billing and inventory control.

RN

Georgia Pines
10.2013 - 04.2014
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

RN

Southwestern State Hospital
01.2012 - 10.2013
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.

RN

Colquitt Regional Medical Center
02.2011 - 12.2011
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post-hospitalization.

Education

MSN - PMHNP

South College
Knoxville, TN
08.2023

ADN - Nursing

Southwest GA Technical College
Thomasville, GA
12.2010

Skills

  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Therapeutic Communication Skills
  • Patient assessment
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Cultural Awareness

Timeline

PRN RN

Archbold Northside
02.2022 - Current

RN

Turning Point
11.2021 - 09.2022

RN

GA Pines
04.2021 - 11.2021

PRN Preop RN

Medely
07.2020 - 08.2023

RN

GA Pines
05.2019 - 07.2020

RN

Passport Health
10.2018 - 05.2019

RN

Archbold Grady General Hospital
04.2014 - 09.2019

RN

Georgia Pines
10.2013 - 04.2014

RN

Southwestern State Hospital
01.2012 - 10.2013

RN

Colquitt Regional Medical Center
02.2011 - 12.2011

MSN - PMHNP

South College

ADN - Nursing

Southwest GA Technical College
Brenda Bradshaw