Brenda Nowlin

RN Staff Nurse - Perinatal Services

Scott & White Hospital

01.2005 - 01.2014

Admit laboring patients
Ascertain whether patient is in labor
Admit patient for planned C/S
Labor patient if more than one in labor
Receive infant and care for that patient with v.s., assessment, ballard exam, meds, bath and all charting required
Completed Epic training and now trained in Epic charting
Float to ER, M/S to assist if we have no patients

Supervisor

Texas Department of Health

01.1995 - 01.2000

Oversaw clinic operations
Child Health Program
Well Woman Exams
Maternity Health
Immunization Clinics in 4 Counties
Conducted contact tracing
TB patient coverage in 4 counties
HIV screenings
Data Reporting to Regional Office
Gave talks in community
Attended meetings in community
On committees in community
Met all the judges in the 4 counties I was over and discussed community events we would initiate

RN Staff Nurse

Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas

01.1991 - 01.1995

L&D: Admitted patients to labor- labored them through two hours postpartum, then transferred them to postpartum- mother/baby
Mother/Baby
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Summary

Overview

Work History

RN Staff Nurse - Perinatal Services

Supervisor

RN Staff Nurse

Education

Nursing - Associates Degree

Skills

Certification

Timeline

RN Staff Nurse - Perinatal Services

Supervisor

RN Staff Nurse

Nursing - Associates Degree

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