Brenda Ryder
Morrisdale,PA
Summary
Adept at enhancing patient rehabilitation outcomes, my 29 year tenure at Health South/Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital showcases a commitment to patient safety and relationship building. Leveraging skills in patient assessments and medication administration, I've driven process improvements and fostered teamwork, significantly contributing to advanced patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.1995 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and evaluated patient care plans.
- Managed medication administration safely within nursing scope of practice to reduce side effects or complications related to drug interactions.
- Improved communication between healthcare providers by maintaining detailed documentation of patient history, treatment plans, and progress updates.
- Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, research findings, and best practices in rehabilitation nursing through regular participation in continuing education opportunities.
- Reduced risk of injury by incorporating fall prevention education into regular patient teaching sessions focusing on balance exercises and environmental modifications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Clearfield, PA05.1995
High School Diploma -
West Branch Area High School
Morrisdale, PA05.1992
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Relationship Building
- Patient Assessments
- Vitals assessment
- Medication Administration
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Process Improvement
- Acute rehabilitation
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Quality patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Catheter Care
- Family Support
- Discharge Planning
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Feeding Tube Management
- Fall prevention
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Patient Education
- Wound Care
- Self Motivation
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Professionalism
- Training staff
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing. 9/19/1995-10/31/2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) 3/26/2024-3/31/26
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) 9/26/2024-8/30/2026
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse 10/1/2010-12/31/2027
Timeline
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.1995 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
West Branch Area High School
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