Bria Mitchell

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Optimised outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
• Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
• Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

• Assisted in the management of care at a Level II Trauma Center, providing an advanced level of trauma care for those with major, life-threatening injuries
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• 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.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.

• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action within Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Contributed to long-range planning and established goals and objectives to facilitate delivery of quality patient care.

• Provided quality care at a Level III Trauma Center as well as a Cardiac Receiving Center and a certified Primary Stroke Center
  
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

• Emergency management, travel assignment assisting with Covid-19 demands
• 49 bed emergency department with Level II Trauma
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

• Educated staff and visitors on importance of proper hygiene and social distancing to practice protective measures and avoid infection transmission.
• Communicated changes in COVID-19 protocols to staff and visitors to provide real time information and enhance preparation.
• Assisted with development and implementation of COVID-19 protocols to establish detailed and clear guidelines.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

• Emergency management, travel assignment assisting with Covid-19 demands
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

• Safely implementing plan of care for patients
• Evaluates patient plan of care on continuous basis
• Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patient, their families, and other health team members
• Knowledge of nursing scope of practice, medical methods and techniques
• Managed care of Covid-19 patients

Transporter

• Responsible for transporting patients between hospital locations as assigned within Level 2 Trauma Center
• Transported inpatients and outpatients safely between hospital departments, using stretcher,
• Wheelchair, bed, and stroke chair as appropriate

Sitter

• Responsible for providing one to one observation with Behavioral Health patients; Completion of Patient Sitter training

Dispatcher

• Responsible for answering calls received to Transfer Center, collected information relevant to caller’s needs in computer software interface, determined appropriate response to caller’s need and responded and connected caller with correct department.