Years of Professional Experience
Brianna Smith
Registered Nurse
Henagar,AL
Summary
- Patient-oriented Nurse with over 3 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations.
- Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
- Offering expertise with Neuroscience/Stroke/COVID-19 specialty.
- Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with over 2 years of direct patient care experience.
- Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of stroke treatments and planning long-term for patients.
- Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
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Work History
Neuroscience/COVID-19/Stroke ICU Registered Nurse
Erlanger Health System
05.2021 - Current
- Specialized training current in Neuroscience/Stroke/COVID-19 ICUs.
- Over 200 hours worked in each of the following units: Trauma, Neuro-Trauma, Surgical, and Medical ICUs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Standifer Place Nursing Home
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Designed pouch systems to assist in wound draining and recovery.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
- Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
- Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Patient Care Technician - Medical/Surgical Unit
Parkridge East Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, Alabama05.2021
High School Diploma -
Ider High School
Ider, Alabama05.2019
Skills
- PICC Lines
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Status Updates
- Patient Diagnosis
- Seizure Disorders
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Stroke Prevention
- Emergency Readiness
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Electronic Charting
- Diagnostic Services Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Train Employees
- Clinical Instruction
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
- Alabama Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse.
- Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Certified in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
- NIHSS Certified
- Certified to administer Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.
Work Availability
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Quote
Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
Saint Thérèse de Lisieux
Timeline
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Standifer Place Nursing Home
03.2022 - 09.2022
Neuroscience/COVID-19/Stroke ICU Registered Nurse
Erlanger Health System
05.2021 - Current
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2021 - 04.2021
Patient Care Technician - Medical/Surgical Unit
Parkridge East Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
High School Diploma -
Ider High School
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