Brenda Dockus
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 9+ years of experience in medical-surgical environments. Expertise in electronic health records, nursing care planning, and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective care management. Strong work ethic and adaptability, with a focus on collaboration and communication within healthcare teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Huntsville Hospital Main
Huntsville, Alabama
06.2016 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting significant changes to physicians.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies according to prescriptions.
- Assisted in patient assessments, collaboratively developing nursing care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Responded promptly to patient calls, effectively addressing needs and concerns.
- Evaluated nursing interventions' effectiveness, revising care plans as necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of patient interactions and treatment updates.
- Participated in continuing education programs to uphold licensure requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL05-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment and care
- IV therapy and medication management
- Electronic health records management
- Nursing care planning and education
- Infection control strategies
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Attention to detail and clinical judgment
- Effective communication skills
- Time management expertise
- Palliative and pain management techniques
- Feeding pump operation
- Strong medical ethics
Accomplishments
- DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses 9/2018
Certification
- BLS Certification 6/2024-6/2026
- MOAB Management of Aggressive Behavior training Exp. 11/1/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Huntsville Hospital Main
06.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Calhoun Community College
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