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Brock Steed, RN

Canton,OH

Summary

More than fifteen years of experience in a fast paced, high work volume atmosphere. Able to successfully multitask and display excellent communication skills when working with fellow team members, patients and family members. Very motivated, quick learner who works well under pressure.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Illness Management Registered Nurse

Empatia/Illumia Health
03.2024 - Current
  • Successful in time management and multitasking in hybrid work setting
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Tracked patient specific metrics based on acuity and risk scoring

Pain Management Nurse

OASIS Surgery Center
06.2022 - 02.2024
  • Readied medications and equipment needed to be used for pain management procedures on a case by case basis.
  • Verified accuracy of medical documents. Ensure compliance with pretreatment of allergies and temporary discontinuation of anticoagulation medications. Identify and address skin integrity issues, uncontrolled hypertension, hyperglycemia, etc.
  • Positioned patient as stated in surgery order. Continuous monitoring of patients vital signs and notify Physician of any status changes as appropriate.
  • Prepared and introduced medications and supplies as needed while maintaining integrity of sterile field. Assisted Physicians by administering light sedation during placement of peripheral nerve stimulators, dorsal column stimulators and radiofrequency ablations.

Float Pool Nurse

OASIS Surgery Center
04.2020 - 06.2022
  • Seamlessly transitioned between departments based on staffing needs.
  • Check-in patients for local, general, and monitored anesthesia controlled surgeries.
  • Verified accuracy of documentation prior to surgery, including surgery orders, consents, history and physicals, preoperative lab results, EKG, etc.
  • Mixed prophylactic antibiotics per physician's orders, initiate intravenous access, ensure proper surgery site preparation, administer light sedation as needed, assist Anesthesiologists with peripheral nerve blocks, and transport patients to and from the operating room.
  • Established ergonomic and safe patient positioning. Ensure proper programming of electrocautery, initiate time-out, track tourniquet time, and verify sharps counts. Accurate documentation of staff, equipment, supplies, and implants/grafts/hardware utilized intraoperatively.
  • Assisted CRNA/AA with intubation prior to anesthesia induction, provision and assembly of glidescope during difficult intubation or instance of patient duress, and/or converting from monitored anesthesia care to general anesthesia.
  • Handled, labeled and ensured proper storage of surgical specimens. Initiated hospital courier for specimen transportation.

Registered Nurse

Mercy Medical Center
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Provided compassionate and effective care for critically ill patients. Able to multitask in an extremely fast paced environment.
  • Experienced with tracheostomy care, long-term ventilator dependency, wound vacuums, heparin, cardiac, sedation, paralytic, vasopressor drips and blood products.
  • Identified new and worsening patient conditions and coordinating updated plans of care.
  • Worked on front lines during COVID-19 pandemic and initiating experimental and supportive treatment.
  • Serveed an active role during Code Blue resuscitation.

Registered Nurse

Mercy Medical Center
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Provide safe and effective care to patients in the ICU Stepdown unit. Successfully manage and implement complex care for up to 5 patients at a time.
  • Improved upon time management skills, interpersonal communication among co-workers, delegation to NA’s, physical assessment skills, and other hands on skills.
  • Experience with tracheostomy care, long-term ventilator dependency, wound vacuums, Heparin and Cardizem drips, and telemetry analysis.
  • Assist fellow team members during moments of duress/need, acting as patient advocate when communicating with other healthcare providers, identification of acute changes and transferring care accordingly
  • BLS, PALS and ACLS Certifications.
  • Graduated from a 1 year Nursing Residency program in September 2019.

Education

Associates Degree - Nursing

Kent State University
05.2018

Associates of Science - undefined

Stark State College
05.2015

Skills

  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Care plan development

Certification

BLS certified

Timeline

Advanced Illness Management Registered Nurse

Empatia/Illumia Health
03.2024 - Current

Pain Management Nurse

OASIS Surgery Center
06.2022 - 02.2024

Float Pool Nurse

OASIS Surgery Center
04.2020 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse

Mercy Medical Center
10.2019 - 04.2020

Registered Nurse

Mercy Medical Center
09.2018 - 09.2019

Associates of Science - undefined

Stark State College

Associates Degree - Nursing

Kent State University

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