Brian Holt
Gainesville
Summary
Seasoned Charge Nurse with comprehensive experience in acute patient care, staff supervision and healthcare administration. Strong background in nursing leadership, coupled with ability to manage high-stress situations and make critical decisions under pressure. Demonstrated success in fostering strong relationships with patients and team members, thereby improving overall unit efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Dialysis Clinics Incorporated
Gainesville
05.2017 - Current
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Fresinius Kidney Care
Gainesville
08.2007 - 11.2016
- Began with the company in the chronic hemodialysis setting where I gained valuable experience for 5 years. In 2012 I transferred to the regional acute unit based out of North Florida regional hospital in Gainesville Florida. From there I traveled to multiple facilities in the North Central Florida region spanning from The Villages all the way to Lake City Florida. I performed both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments on patients in a variety of settings. Much valuable experience gained in critical care settings performing hemodialysis treatments on critically ill patients.
- Took a lead role in forming a new apheresis unit at North Florida regional hospital. Underwent training for several months including traveling to hospitals and assisting in plasmapheresis treatments. Went to the worldwide conference of dialysis and apheresis in National Harbor Maryland in 2014 as a representative of Fresenius medical Care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Staff Nurse
Shands At The University Of Florida
Gainesville
01.2003 - 06.2007
- Worked on a post-surgical unit with the primary service of neurosurgery. Secondary services were neurology and ENT. Experience gained in becoming a well-rounded medical surgical nurse and learning assessment skills particularly in neuro assessment that have served me in my practice no matter the discipline.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC05-1999
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Nursing care coordination
- Patient assessments
- Nurse training
- Medication distribution
- Decision-making
- Safety and security procedures
- Licensed RN
- Team development and management
- Chronic disease management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
- Duty delegation
- Compassionate and patient
- Patient advocacy
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Documenting observations
- Friendly and outgoing
- Heavy lifting
- Patient care
- Excellent vascular access utilization and assessment skills including cannulation of AVF and AVG as well as troubleshooting difficult HDC problems
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Dialysis Clinics Incorporated
05.2017 - Current
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Fresinius Kidney Care
08.2007 - 11.2016
Staff Nurse
Shands At The University Of Florida
01.2003 - 06.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Horry-Georgetown Technical College