Brook Hulon
Hope Mills,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in delivering exceptional patient care across diverse healthcare environments, including hospital, clinic, and community health settings. Proficient in conducting comprehensive assessments and managing both acute and chronic conditions, while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based practices. Demonstrated commitment to promoting health, preventing illness, and enhancing patient safety and satisfaction through holistic care approaches.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Nurse II
Cumberland County Department of Public Health
Fayetteville, NC
09.2016 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive case management for high-risk pregnancies, ensuring effective collaboration with the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
- Facilitated patient access to essential services, including medical care, insurance, transportation, food, stable housing, and more.
- Connected patients with targeted education opportunities covering topics like labor preparation, infant care strategies, nursing practices, and tobacco use intervention.
- Ensured proper handling and management of patient medications.
- Completed assessments, performed evaluations, and provided assistance at patients' homes, healthcare providers’ offices, and community agencies.
- Efficiently addressed diverse patient needs by conducting follow-ups after emergency department visits and hospital stays.
- Delivered education on trimester expectations of pregnancy, nutrition, exercise, kick counts, signs of preterm labor, and more.
- Contributed to public health emergencies by assisting with shelter operations and pandemic efforts including COVID testing and vaccination administration.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Calvary Pediatrics
Fayetteville, NC
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Performed measurements for vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, hearing screen, and vision screen.
- Performed initial patient assessments ahead of provider consultations.
- Administered vaccines, educated on potential side effects, and encouraged the maintenance of up-to-date vaccines for children.
- Conducted diagnostic testing including lead screening, urinalysis, and infectious disease panels.
- Referred cases to the appropriate specialists efficiently.
- Coordinated prior authorization for pharmaceuticals and diagnostic imaging.
- Handled prescription refill requests via phone and electronic systems.
- Managed a team of medical assistants and provided training as needed.
- Supported providers during procedures by ensuring adherence to sterile technique.
- Delivered advice and recommendations during parent phone interactions.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
07.2013 - 03.2016
- Coordinated all aspects of patient care from planning to evaluation.
- Demonstrated proficiency in meeting established skill requirements and required competencies.
- Executed planning for staffing needs during assigned shifts as charge nurse.
- Sustained detailed documentation for ongoing patient care.
- Managed physician-directed medication administration orders.
- Identified critical emergencies and reacted effectively.
- Established collaborative, interdisciplinary relationships with other staff while offering guidance and assistance.
- Ensured adherence to quality benchmarks through continuous monitoring.
- Assisted in integrating cultural and spiritual beliefs into patient care plans.
- Managed the administration of insulin drips and high-flow oxygen therapy for critical cases in the PICU.
- Supported professional development for new hires and nursing trainees.
- Maintained expertise in handling various healthcare equipment, such as IV pumps, feeding pumps, telemetry monitors, phototherapy lights, breast pumps, chest tubes, wound vacs, and more.
- Delivered education to patients and families about disease processes.
- Interpreted lab reports and diagnostic studies.
- Engaged in activities to enhance quality performance.
- Executed protocol-driven guidelines for infection control.
- Supported physicians in medical procedures, ensuring adherence to sterile practices.
Medical Assistant
Highland Family Practice
Fayetteville, NC
11.2008 - 01.2011
- Ensured timely arrangement of follow-ups to maintain treatment plans.
- Managed phone calls and directed them to the relevant staff member.
- Managed office documentation through faxing, scanning, copying processes.
- Organized office filing and storage systems.
- Maintained and updated contact, mailing, and client information databases.
- Created various written communications like reports and documents.
- Completed financial exchanges accurately.
- Facilitated timely execution of work-related errands involving postal services, banking tasks, and supply procurement.
Medical Assistant
A Healthy Back
Fayetteville, NC
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Managed phone calls and directed them to the relevant staff member.
- Efficiently handled the receipt, sorting, and distribution of mail.
- Managed incoming emails with necessary responses.
- Managed office documentation through faxing, scanning, copying processes.
- Organized office filing and storage systems.
- Maintained and updated contact, mailing, and client information databases.
- Sustained optimal stock levels by tracking usage and replenishments.
- Facilitated regular servicing to maintain office equipment performance.
- Completed financial exchanges accurately.
- Facilitated timely execution of work-related errands involving postal services, banking tasks, and supply procurement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2023
Associates Degree - Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC05.2013
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Compassion and empathy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- First aid and emergency response
- Chronic disease management
- Care coordination
- Health education
- Health promotion
Certification
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED), Expires October 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Public Health Nurse II
Cumberland County Department of Public Health
09.2016 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Calvary Pediatrics
03.2016 - 09.2016
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
07.2013 - 03.2016
Medical Assistant
Highland Family Practice
11.2008 - 01.2011
Medical Assistant
A Healthy Back
07.2008 - 07.2010
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED), Expires October 2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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