Brenda Walters
Ada,MI
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Hands-on Registered Nurse showcasing 20+-year career history overseeing triage and coordinating care in busy hospital setting. Known for having the poise and polish to professionally handle difficult personalities and remaining calm in stressful situations. Cultivating lasting relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and other stakeholders through effective communication, dynamic time management. Hands-on Registered Nurse showcasing 20+-year career history overseeing triage and coordinating care in busy hospital setting. Known for having the poise and polish to professionally handle difficult personalities and remaining calm in stressful situations. Cultivating lasting relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and other stakeholders through effective communication, dynamic time management. Patient-oriented Nurse with 20+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with emergency medicine.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Associate
PPD
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
- Adhered to procedures, practices and regulatory requirements to maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Implemented electronic data capturing systems to adhere with clinical research guidelines.
- Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion.
- Traveled to investigative sites to conduct site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring and close-out visits to maintain and enforce regulatory compliance.
- Conducted clinical trial in accordance with protocol and recorded and monitored progress.
- Submitted routine reports and follow-up letters to facilitate internal and external communication.
Deputy Operations Manager
Central Florida Disaster Medical Coalition
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
- Supervised operations team to support operational excellence and excellent customer service.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Taught employees how to collaborate on daily job tasks and achieve service targets.
- Monitored employee productivity and optimized procedures to reduce costs.
Senior Clinical Research Associate
ICON
09.2012 - 03.2021
- Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion.
- Secured funding through proposal development and direct selling and supported strong business case for funded efforts.
- Managed project risk by identifying, quantifying and monitoring potential threats.
- Organized and maintained research study regulatory documents in site binder to maintain accuracy and integrity.
- Directed, guided and delegated tasks to teams and developed project schedules, resource requirements and timelines to maintain productivity on goals and objectives.
- Followed drug storage procedures to comply with protocols and SOP requirements.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health United Hospital
03.2013 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Orlando Health
01.2002 - 11.2009
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN
Orlando Health
03.1997 - 03.2002
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando05.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia Community College
Orlando05.1997
Skills
- Cardiac Arrest
- PICC Lines
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Seizure Disorders
- Delegation and Motivation
- Direct Supervision
Certification
BLS, ACLS
Timeline
Clinical Research Associate
PPD
01.2022 - 08.2023
Deputy Operations Manager
Central Florida Disaster Medical Coalition
12.2020 - 06.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health United Hospital
03.2013 - 03.2020
Senior Clinical Research Associate
ICON
09.2012 - 03.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2013
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Orlando Health
01.2002 - 11.2009
RN
Orlando Health
03.1997 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia Community College
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