Brenda Manning
Summary
Supervising Registered Nurse effective at managing teams, delivering excellent patient care, and improving departmental efficiency. Strong leadership skills and effective communication abilities. Implemented the Complete Care Model in the correctional setting while supervising multiple clinical areas. Extensive experience providing interventions and quality care as a Correctional Registered Nurse in emergency services, acute and chronic care, behavioral health, and community licensed areas. Proficient in handling high-stress situations while maintaining optimal patient care and fostering positive relationships between disciplines, staff, and patients. High-interest in areas of policy development, enhancing staff learning, patient advocacy, developing individualized treatment plans, and effective patient education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Registered Nurse II
California Rehabilitation Center
Norco , CA
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Supervised multiple clinical areas in a correctional facility, including primary care clinics, in-patient housing unit, medication pass units, and the Triage Treatment Area (emergency and urgent care). Performed rounds regularly to observe nurse-patient interactions and assess overall functioning of the unit.
- Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians, administrators, and other stakeholders involved in patient care decisions, based on the Complete Care Model.
- Developed and implemented an annual flu vaccine campaign for resident-patients.
- Taught colon cancer screening classes to resident-patients.
- Implemented KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) with staff and analyzed performance and areas of improvement.
- Participated in PWIPs (Process Work Improvement Projects) on a regular basis.
- Assisted staff as a leadership mentor and resource for the Shared Governance committee.
- Completed various daily, weekly, and monthly audits on staff documentation of patient encounters and work quality.
- Ensured environmental safety and adherence of policies and procedure to OIG standards (Office of Inspector General) and other outside auditing agencies.
- Initiated corrective action when necessary regarding performance issues or policy violations.
- Performed personnel interviewing.
Registered Nurse
Patton State Hospital
Highland , CA
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues in the State hospital setting.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed including the use of restraints per policy.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Responsible for completing ongoing case management reports for multiple patients.
Correctional Registered Nurse
California Rehabilitation Center
Norco , CA
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving incarcerated patients; administered first aid and CPR when necessary.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with chronic and acute medical conditions and mental health diagnoses.
- Administered medications, inserted IVs and administered intravenous fluids, completed treatments and lab draws, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Implemented the Complete Care Model and performed thorough assessments using nursing protocols and physician orders.
- Assisted physicians and other providers with interventions and procedures.
Correctional Registered Nurse
Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility
San Diego , CA
11.2013 - 09.2018
- Correctional nursing experience including providing emergency care and CPR, assisted with ACLS/codes, treatments related to acute and chronic care for patients with high acuity and comorbidities.
- Trained as a Super-User for the CERNER/EHRS roll-out facility-wide, leading training sessions and completing 1:1 sessions with staff to learn and resolve issues.
- Telemedicine and relevant technology, utilized diagnostic equipment and tools, efficiently ran Telemed clinics, assisted offsite providers, and performed chart reviews and uploads.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding inmate treatment plans; collaborated with mental health providers to ensure proper psychological care was being administered when needed.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development, Emphasis in Health Services
California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05-2005
Master of Science - Nurse Executive
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Nursing Supervision
- Compliance Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Staff Development & Leadership
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Quality Improvement
- Policy Development
- Electronic Charting Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Policy Adherence
Timeline
Supervising Registered Nurse II
California Rehabilitation Center
07.2022 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Patton State Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2022
Correctional Registered Nurse
California Rehabilitation Center
10.2018 - 06.2021
Correctional Registered Nurse
Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility
11.2013 - 09.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
Golden West College
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development, Emphasis in Health Services
California State University - San Marcos
Master of Science - Nurse Executive
Walden University
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