Brenda Phillips
Sumerduck,VA
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Emergency Team
Stafford Hospital, Mary Washington Healthcare Syst
Stafford, VA
05.2008 - Current
- Identify potential safety issues and implement appropriate interventions to reduce risk of harm or injury to patients.
- Respond quickly to any emergent situations that arise within the assigned floors.
- Lead the resuscitation team.
- Maintain accurate documentation of nursing assessments and interventions in EMR system.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, staff members, physicians regarding treatment plans during emergency situations
- Maintain strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assist in educating and training nursing staff
- Provide guidance and support to newly hired nurses
LPN
Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehab
Warrenton, VA
05.2005 - 08.2006
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
Developmental Technician
Northern Virginia Training Center
Fairfax, VA
04.1989 - 02.1994
- Conducted assessments of client's physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Provided consultation and support to families on a range of developmental issues.
- Participated in team meetings with interdisciplinary teams including doctors, psychologists, educators and therapists to discuss treatment options for clients.
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of interventions provided by other staff members.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed in order to deescalate conflicts or challenging behaviors.
- Managed the recruitment, supervision, and performance evaluations of unit staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA07-2023
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA05-2008
LPN - Certificate Studies
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA05-2005
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Student Precepting
- Analytical Skills
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Continuous Improvement
- Accurate Documentation
- Multitasking
Certification
- CCRN
- BLS
- ALS
Accomplishments
- Nurse of the year 2023
- Assisted with development of first MSET nursing position at Stafford Hospital and was subsequently hired for this position
- Three Daisy Awards and 10 Daisy nominations
Staff Development
- Designed and presented Power Point to educate nursing and nursing supervisors about the benefits of having an MSET team and the services that can be provided to increase patient safety.
- Designed and presented Power Point to educate nursing on correct usage of facility CIWA protocol.
- Designed educational case studies to be reviewed with nurses during regular work day to improve critical thinking skills and reinforce educational points.
Timeline
Medical Surgical Emergency Team
Stafford Hospital, Mary Washington Healthcare Syst
05.2008 - Current
LPN
Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehab
05.2005 - 08.2006
Developmental Technician
Northern Virginia Training Center
04.1989 - 02.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Washington
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Germanna Community College
LPN - Certificate Studies
Germanna Community College
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