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Brianna Barber

Shiloh,OH

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering a wide range of experience with cardiac, geriatric, pediatric, and postpartum patients.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute School Nurse

Shelby City Schools
02.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced student health and well-being by conducting thorough assessments and providing appropriate interventions.
  • Collaborated with teachers and staff to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential student health records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and school policies.
  • Provided compassionate care to ill or injured students, coordinating with parents as needed for timely pickup or further medical attention.
  • Reduced spread of infectious diseases by implementing effective infection control measures within the school setting.
  • Ensured timely response to emergencies by maintaining current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and other pertinent training programs.
  • Served as a resource for parents seeking guidance on various health-related topics, fostering strong home-school partnerships.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care

OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
02.2023 - Current
  • Reduced patient readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.
  • Managed a 5 to 1 patient ratio in the PCU setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate, individualized nursing care and effective communication with patients and families.
  • Streamlined unit operations by updating and maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring timely access to critical information.
  • Promoted a culture of safety in the cardiac unit by consistently adhering to best practices for infection control and risk management.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Utilized advanced critical thinking skills to promptly identify early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, initiating appropriate interventions to prevent adverse outcomes.

PSA, Ortho/Med-Surg

OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing risk of injury for both parties.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Additional experience as a PSA gained in postpartum care and ICU.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ashland University
Ashland, OH
12.2022

High School Diploma -

Crestview High School
Ashland, OH
05.2017

Skills

  • Cardiac monitoring
  • ACLS
  • Telemetry Interpretation
  • Physical assessments
  • BLS
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient Safety
  • Wound Care
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Infection Control
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Delegation and Motivation

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS

Timeline

Substitute School Nurse

Shelby City Schools
02.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care

OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
02.2023 - Current

PSA, Ortho/Med-Surg

OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ashland University

High School Diploma -

Crestview High School

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