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Brook Matthews

Manassas,VA

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care as well as post anesthesia care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PACU Registered Nurse

Ortho Virginia
09.2022 - Current
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
  • Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Travel Registered Nurse, ER

UVA Prince William Medical Center
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • 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.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Travel Registered Nurse, ER

Meritus Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2022

Travel Registered Nurse, ER

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022

Travel Registered Nurse, ER

UVA Charlottesville
11.2021 - 01.2022

Travel Registered Nurse, ER

Prisma Richland Hospital
07.2021 - 09.2021

Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Inova Fairfax Medical Center
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Duke University
Durham, NC
12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC
12.2013

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Medication Administration
  • Perioperative Care
  • Interpreting EKGs
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Emergency Patient Triage
  • Emergency Situations
  • IV Line Administration

Certification

PALS

BLS

ACLS

TNCC

NIH Stroke Certification

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse, ER

UVA Prince William Medical Center
05.2023 - 11.2023

PACU Registered Nurse

Ortho Virginia
09.2022 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse, ER

Meritus Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2022

Travel Registered Nurse, ER

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022

Travel Registered Nurse, ER

UVA Charlottesville
11.2021 - 01.2022

Travel Registered Nurse, ER

Prisma Richland Hospital
07.2021 - 09.2021

Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Inova Fairfax Medical Center
02.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Duke University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Claflin University

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