Brielle Mays
CAMC Cancer Center
Hurricane
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year 6 Months- Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products while ensuring patient comfort and adherence to protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress to inform ongoing treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options, side effects, and self-care strategies for improved outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
3 Years 4 Months- Administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood and blood products, and electrolyte replacements.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collected blood samples for appropriate testing.
- Measured and documented patient vital signs in medical records.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining strict patient data procedures, safeguarding patient information.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Properly started and discontinued peripheral IVs.
- Assess IV site during infusions, reporting to the physician when there is a change in baseline.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home, following discharge from the Cancer Center.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Supported patients and families in navigating challenging situations, fostering comfort and adherence to care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained a sterile field while accessing and dressing ports and PICC lines.
Registered Nurse (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
9 Months- Sedation monitoring during outpatient procedures.
- Monitored patients after procedures, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored post-procedure patients, addressed questions, and provided tailored home care strategies.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather patient history.
- Obtained and recorded vitals.
- Evaluated patients, identified complications, and coordinated treatment with critical care team.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with essential medical supplies.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during challenging times.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs,
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean a safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
1 Year 1 Month- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity, specifically while in labor.
- Accurately intervene in a timely manner when fetal or maternal well-being is being compromised.
- Coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care plans, enhancing collaborative care.
- Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity during labor, ensuring optimal conditions for mother and baby.
- Set up patient rooms to ensure a clean and safe environment, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Interact with physicians and advocate for the patient.
- Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
- Accurately intervene in a timely manner when fetal or maternal well-being is being compromised.
- Direct or coordinate infection control programs, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.
- Hand items to scrub tech during operations while maintaining a sterile field.
Lab Technician
3 Years 9 Months- Accurately assess and record urine drug screen results.
- Assessed and recorded urine drug screen results to ensure accurate patient care.
- Directly observe urine sample collection, and ensure patient confidentiality and integrity.
- Ensured patient confidentiality by securely handling personal information.
- Provided patients with resources for free transportation, shelters, and insurance information to support their healthcare needs.
- Obtain and record vitals.
- Interact and communicate with all members of the healthcare team.
- Interacted and communicated with all members of the healthcare team.
EXTERN II
3 Months- Measured and documented patient vitals, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure, accurately.
- Communicated critical vital sign changes to the RN for immediate action.
- Assisted patients with ambulation to enhance mobility and independence.
- Assisted patients with bedpan or bedside commode use to ensure comfort and dignity.
- Changing bed linens and chux pads.
- Assisting with bed baths.
- Provided assistance to the RN to facilitate efficient healthcare delivery.
- Engaged in effective communication with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
GPA: 3.4
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Exercise Physiology
- Cum laude
- Minor in Psychology
Skills
Oncology nursing
Medication administration
IV management
Patient assessment
Infection control measures
Procedure preparations
Culturally sensitive care
Lab result interpretation
Documentation and charting
Patient and family advocacy
Postpartum counseling
Direct patient care
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WVU Cancer Institute
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
CAMC Cancer Center
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
CAMC General Hospital
07.2022 - 04.2023Read More
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Thomas Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2022Read More
EXTERN II
Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC)
05.2019 - 08.2019Read More
Lab Technician
Hope For Tomorrow
08.2017 - 05.2021Read More
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Exercise Physiology
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UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Nursing
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