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Brenda Sikora

Haverhill,MA

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Registered Nurse - Pre-admission Testing

Holy Family Hospital Methuen
05.2012 - Current
  • Responsible for interviewing all total joints patients for our accredited multidisciplinary Total Joint Program
  • Engaged in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss and address patient care concerns promptly, resulting in improved treatment plans.
  • Enhanced surgical team performance by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies.
  • Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication by providing frequent patient updates for improved patient outcomes.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Registered Nurse Fast Track Emergency Room

Saints Memorial Medical Center
09.1999 - 06.2008
  • Delivered expert wound management services including suturing lacerations or dressing complex wounds.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient care, working closely with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients and their families on post-discharge care instructions, reducing the likelihood of complications and ensuring a smooth transition to home care.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Saints Memorial Medical Center
04.1993 - 08.1999
  • Recognized and reported changes in patients' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in assessing patients' conditions quickly and accurately, initiating appropriate interventions when needed.
  • Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
  • Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures such as biopsies, lumbar punctures, and bronchoscopies for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Served as a preceptor to new staff members, guiding them through orientation processes and offering mentorship during their transition into the medical-surgical unit.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Salem State University
Salem, MA
05.1992

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Salem State University
Salem, MA
05.1990

Timeline

Staff Registered Nurse - Pre-admission Testing

Holy Family Hospital Methuen
05.2012 - Current

Registered Nurse Fast Track Emergency Room

Saints Memorial Medical Center
09.1999 - 06.2008

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Saints Memorial Medical Center
04.1993 - 08.1999

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Salem State University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Salem State University

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