Brenda (Bee) Humphries RN/MSEPN
Littleton,CO
Summary
Registered nurse for over thirty years. Broad skill base and abilities. Including management and educational support.
Acute care detox, behavioral health, forensic care and addiction recovery.
Nutritional evaluation and wellness support. Physical rehabilitation providing a multi-dynamic approach.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge RN/Nurse Educator
Gallus Medical Detox
Littleton, CO
11.2020 - Current
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for detox patients.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes, any signs and symptoms of detox, and relay information to charting systems.
- Performed standard nursing duties such as drawing blood, IV medications and physical well check examinations. COWS/CIWA
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations, including medication administration in acute response both medically and behaviorally.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of behavioral health, detox and addiction medicine patients in an inpatient environment.
- Provide education and training for staff including new hires as well as ongoing staff training.
Nurse Manager
Pathfinders
Lakewood, CO
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Direct patient care of dual diagnosis patients. Behavioral health and addiction recovery.
- Admit and discharge planning and implementation.
- Medication administration including tapers, scheduled and emergency medication.
- Conducted groups including: art therapy, music therapy, yoga therapy and recreational therapy.
- Development of protocols and implementation.
- Telemed preparation and participation for physician, nurse practitioners and physicians assistance.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Owner/ Nurse Wellness Program Director
All Things Bee
Redondo Beach, CA
04.2012 - 05.2019
- Provision of contract services for medical and physical rehabilitation support.
- Nutritional services: For weight loss, gain, medical stabilization.
- Private training to include injury recovery and wellness development.
- Forensic consultation for medical/legal contractual services.
Owner
Fuse Fitness For Women
Redondo Beach, CA
11.2012 - 07.2015
- Wellness programming for women.
- Cancer wellness program.
- Injury recovery and repair.
- Nutritional evaluation and support.
- Private and group exercise program development and management.
Private Training/Medical Consultation/Nutrition
Contract: Golds Gym
Venice Beach, CA
05.2005 - 11.2012
- Instructed and motivated individuals during training activities, including cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching.
- Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments.
- Arranged motivational exercise programs to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
- Studied multiple programs to provide health education, wellness and fitness program development to clients.
- Developed orthopedic exercise rehabilitation plans to help clients safely transition to pre-injury fitness programs and reduce re-injury.
- Facilitated classes, workshops and meetings to address client needs.
- Designed personal training
SANE/ Emergency Nurse
North Louisiana SANE Program/ Bossier Medical ER
Bossier City, LA
10.1993 - 03.2005
- Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.
- Documented injuries based on examinations of individuals suspected of perpetrating crimes such as homicide and sexual assault.
- Worked with individuals recently experiencing abuse, assault and other types of violence to collect evidence for criminal cases.
- Collected samples from wound sites and processed evidence with legal and medically sound procedures.
- Completed medical forensic examinations of minor children and adolescents as part of abuse and neglect investigations.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Expert witness testimony in criminal cases.
- Death investigation.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Shreveport Fire Department
Shreveport, Louisiana
05.1988 - 05.1993
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Treated patients suffering from variety of illnesses and ailments, including heart attacks, strokes, motor vehicle accident injuries providing ACLS care.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Equine Science
Post University
ConnecticutMaster of Science - Exercise Physiciology And Nutrition
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regents University
New York05.1993
Associate of Science - Emergency Medicine
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX05.1990
Skills
CERTIFICATIONS
Yoga therapy, Yoga 500, Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga
- Pranayama and breath work
- Meditation
- ISSA (International sports science association trainer and group exercise)
- Dance Fit and Zumba
- CPR/BLS instructor
- CPI
- ACLS
- Master in Mindfulness
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Master Reiki healing
- Aromatherapist
- SANE/FNE adult and pediatric
- Domestic Violence screener
- Forensic Tribal Resource
- Advanced Forensic Examiner
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Nurse Educator of the Year 2005
Olympic Torch Carrier Salt Lake City
Jr Olympic gymnast
Jammer High City Derby Divas
World record holder in powerlifting
World level bodybuilder
Professional Boxer
Yoga 500 w guru from India
Timeline
Charge RN/Nurse Educator
Gallus Medical Detox
11.2020 - Current
Nurse Manager
Pathfinders
03.2019 - 11.2020
Owner
Fuse Fitness For Women
11.2012 - 07.2015
Owner/ Nurse Wellness Program Director
All Things Bee
04.2012 - 05.2019
Private Training/Medical Consultation/Nutrition
Contract: Golds Gym
05.2005 - 11.2012
SANE/ Emergency Nurse
North Louisiana SANE Program/ Bossier Medical ER
10.1993 - 03.2005
Firefighter/Paramedic
Shreveport Fire Department
05.1988 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Science - Equine Science
Post University
Master of Science - Exercise Physiciology And Nutrition
Liberty University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regents University
Associate of Science - Emergency Medicine
Texarkana College
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