Brenda Fox
Palmetto,FL
Summary
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
RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA FL Sarasota Doctors North Emergency
Bradenton, FL
07.2017 - Current
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
RN - Emergency Department
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, FL
06.2009 - 10.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.2003
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Microsoft Office
- Care Coordination
- EMR / EHR
- Compassion and Empathy
- Staff Supervision
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emergency Care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - HCA FL Sarasota Doctors North Emergency
07.2017 - Current
RN - Emergency Department - Manatee Memorial Hospital
06.2009 - 10.2016
College of Our Lady of The Elms - Bachelor of Science, Nursing