Brenda Wilsford
Hudson,IN
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
09.2022 - 12.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2022
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2022
- 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.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN01.1999
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Fort Wayne IN
Fort Wayne, IN08.1989
GED -
New Haven High School
New Haven, IN03.1988
Skills
- Patient Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Caret
- Tracheostomy Care
- Seizure Management
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Patient Assessments
- EMR Systems
- Direct Patient Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Discharging
- Postpartum Care
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Monitoring
- Chest Pain Management
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Emergency Procedures
- Performing EKGs
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Medication Distribution
- Pain Management
- Removing Sutures
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Intravenous Therapy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
09.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Fort Wayne IN
GED -
New Haven High School
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