Brenda Harder
Dickson,TN
Summary
Well-qualified nurse with full Tennessee credentials and experience in geriatric and intellectual and developmental disability settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and clinical expertise. Proficient in case management, quality assurance, communicating with providers.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
State Of Tennessee - DIDD
Nashville, TN
12.2015 - Current
- Liaised with Director of Nursing on all job duties.
Proficient in ICF regulations from the Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services - Assisted in developing plans of corrections and protocols for deficiencies.
- Audit quarterly medication review submitted from the pharmacy
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to provide quality care to improve patient outcomes.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy. Five years of zero deficiencies with state audits. - Minimized staff and patient infection risk by completing monthly audits for correct hand hygiene and infection prevention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained seven new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Prepared staff education of 30 nurses to ensure protocols and intermediate care facility (ICF) compliance. - Planned and presented education to promote skills and proficiency.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Metro Nashville Bordeaux Rehabilitation & LTC
Nashville, TN
08.2011 - 12.2015
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Supervised 8 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) and 12 Certified Nurses Assistants (CNAs). Planned and presented education to promote skills and proficiency.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Licensed Practical Nurse
State Of Tennessee Dept. Of Correction
Nashville, TN
07.2008 - 08.2011
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to assist physician to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 05.2020 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN 01.2018 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ 08.1998 - 08.1999
High School Diploma -
Rincon High School
Tucson, AZ06.1984
Skills
- Liaise with Director of Nursing on all duties
- Clinical Quality Assurance & Improvement
- Create & implement plan of correction policies
- Quarterly reconciliation to pharmacy reviews
- Emergency preparedness trainings
- Immunizations
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Infection Control Procedures
- First Aid/CPR instructor
- Preventive Healthcare
Certification
Emergency Preparedness Training - ongoing
Red Cross CPR/First Aid instructor
Mental Health Coach - ongoing
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
East Tennessee State University
05.2020 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
01.2018 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
State Of Tennessee - DIDD
12.2015 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Metro Nashville Bordeaux Rehabilitation & LTC
08.2011 - 12.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
State Of Tennessee Dept. Of Correction
07.2008 - 08.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate
Pima Community College
08.1998 - 08.1999
Emergency Preparedness Training - ongoing
Red Cross CPR/First Aid instructor
High School Diploma -
Rincon High School
Similar Profiles
Shannon ThomasShannon Thomas
Administrative Secretary at State Of Tennessee - DIDDAdministrative Secretary at State Of Tennessee - DIDD
Meghann StaceyMeghann Stacey
Director of Technology, Law, Safety, and Corrections Domain STS at State of TennesseeDirector of Technology, Law, Safety, and Corrections Domain STS at State of Tennessee
William StewartWilliam Stewart
Bill Clerk at State Of TennesseeBill Clerk at State Of Tennessee