Brenda Caughman
Wichita,KS
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain excellent healthcare practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Assessed, monitored, and provided care to critically ill patients in a variety of clinical settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Provided education and support to families of critical care patients.
- Performed complex nursing interventions such as intravenous therapy, wound care, and tube feedings.
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
TRS Healthcare
Tontitown AR, AR
02.2021 - 12.2025
- Assessed, monitored, and provided care to critically ill patients in a variety of clinical settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Provided education and support to families of critical care patients.
- Performed complex nursing interventions such as intravenous therapy, wound care, and tube feedings.
RN Inpatient Endoscopy Sedation Unit
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
Topeka, KS
2018 - 2020
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education.
- Assessed patient condition, ordered laboratory tests, monitored vital signs, and documented changes in patients' conditions.
- Administered intravenous medications and monitored their effects on the patient.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care delivery throughout the procedure.
- Monitored anesthesia outcomes and pushed medications such as Propofol, Versed, and Fentanyl, under the direction of a Pulmonologist or Gastrointerologist during endoscopic procedures while assessing vital signs of the patient.
- Managed emergency situations quickly and efficiently ensuring positive outcomes for the patient.
- On-call for emergency procedures three days a week
Tallgrass Family Medicine Nurse Manager
Tallgrass Family Medicine
Topeka, KS
2014 - 2017
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
RN, ICU
St Francis Hospital
Topeka, KS
2013 - 2014
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College
El Dorado, KS05.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Tri County Technology Center
Bartlesville, OK06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Emporia State University
Emporia, KSSkills
- MEDITECH, CERNER, and EPIC electronic charting ability
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Honest, Dependable, Reliable, and Responsible
- Decision-Making in emergent situations, per gathering of complex information and interpretation using critical thinking skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building, between staff, patients, patient families, physicians and administration
- Patient Advocacy
- Policy Adherence
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Task and Work Prioritization
Additional Information
Currently continuing my education to obtain my bachelors in nursing, with an end goal of a masters degree.
Certification
- TNCC
- ACLS
- BLS
- Sedation Certified
Timeline
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
TRS Healthcare
02.2021 - 12.2025
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing
01.2020 - 02.2021
RN Inpatient Endoscopy Sedation Unit
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
2018 - 2020
Tallgrass Family Medicine Nurse Manager
Tallgrass Family Medicine
2014 - 2017
RN, ICU
St Francis Hospital
2013 - 2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Tri County Technology Center
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Emporia State University