Brigett Gates
Registered Nurse
Davenport,IA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Virtual Inpatient Nurse
UnityPoint Health Trinity
09.2023 - Current
- Using innovative video and EPIC technologies to complete admission assessments, discharge summaries, patient educations, and chart auditing.
- Conduct face-to-face assessments with video platform while coordinating with nurses at the bedside in care planning.
- Assessing and documenting patient statuses, function as a scribe for inpatient nursing for physical assessment and other assessment parameters as applicable.
- Develop individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
- Completing required documentation in medical records and event records
- Prioritizing work based changed in patient conditions, changes in assignments, and unanticipated events.
- Adapting teaching strategies based on learner response and readiness to learn. Proficient in teach-back strategies.
REGISTER NURSE - TRAVEL
TACT Medical Staffing
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
NURSE/Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Genesis Health System
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment.
- Assist in developing appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.
- Help diagnose mental health, emotional, and substance abuse disorders
- Administer medication to patients presenting serious risk of dangers to themselves and others.
- Execute appropriate risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Scott Community College
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provides effective instruction and assessment during clinical practice trainings of undergraduate health sciences students in hospital facilities
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
Clinical Nurse Instructor
St. Ambrose University
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Established a culture of continuous improvement through regular assessments of course materials and instructional methods.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion.
Education
BSN-RN - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO 01.2021 - 12.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Fortis College
Cutler Bay, FL 01.2018 - 12.2020
Skills
Analytical Thinking
Continuous Improvement
Patient and family advocacy
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Excellent Communication
Certification
BLS/CPR
Awards
3 time Daisy Award Nominee
Timeline
BLS/CPR
04-2024
Mandatory Reporter Child/Adult
12-2023
Virtual Inpatient Nurse
UnityPoint Health Trinity
09.2023 - Current
REGISTER NURSE - TRAVEL
TACT Medical Staffing
02.2023 - 05.2023
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Scott Community College
08.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Nurse Instructor
St. Ambrose University
01.2022 - 05.2022
NURSE/Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Genesis Health System
07.2021 - 01.2023
BSN-RN - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
01.2021 - 12.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Fortis College
01.2018 - 12.2020