Brendan Reynolds
Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Dynamic emergency room trauma nurse bringing 24 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Good Samaritan Medical Center
01.2000 - Current
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
- Cared for as many as seven patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Good Samaritan Medical Center
04.1999 - 01.2000
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Managed caseload of five patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assisted [Number] physicians with procedures such as thoracentesis, intubation and [Type].
Registered Nurse
Del Manor Nursing Home, INC.
06.1996 - 04.1999
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
53 Adams St Brockton Ma05.1996
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Trauma Nursing
- Airway Management
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Student Precepting
- Pediatric Basic Trauma Life Support
- Initial Trauma Life Support
- Cardiac monitors
- Tracheostomy Care
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Good Samaritan Medical Center
01.2000 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Good Samaritan Medical Center
04.1999 - 01.2000
Registered Nurse
Del Manor Nursing Home, INC.
06.1996 - 04.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
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