Brooke Cash
Burneyville,OK
Summary
Effective under pressure and in stressful situations. Passionate nurse motivated to positively impact individuals with knowledgeable and caring support. Never shies away from assignments and always goes beyond requirements to make lasting difference. Offers excellent multitasking and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Education and Prevention Advocate
Abigail's Arms
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to increase community awareness surrounding healthy relationships and domestic violence prevention.
- Counseled students during emotionally challenging situations, offering empathy while maintaining professionalism.
- Developed and delivered education programs to school age children throughout Cooke county school district and offered expert support in every interaction.
- Made referrals to appropriate services, following up to confirm students received access to required care.
- Established trusting relationships with students by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
Registered Nurse
Walnut Hill Medical Center
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Worked as charge nurse on Surgical Care Unit and cared for patients as assigned.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
North Hills Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Cared for patients on assigned Progressive Care Unit and Intensive Care Unit
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Nurse Manager
Formerly Continuum Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2011 - 03.2013
- Planned, organized and oversaw staff to provide patient care, evaluate care and ensure customer satisfaction, oversaw nursing department daily staffing requirement, oriented clinical staff to their job responsibilities, provided leadership in clinical problem solving
- Direct daily operation of nursing unit to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, standards, and regulations
- Approved daily Charge Nurse’s staff /shift patient assignments
- Conducted audits and routine checks of crash cart, refrigerator logs and narcotic counts in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
- Participated in hiring/firing and disciplinary actions of nursing department staff
- Assisted with staff recruitment to ensure orientation plan for fresh staff members, and provide timely feedback, evaluated, and scheduled in-services /training as needed, served as liaison with physicians
- Ensured provision of nursing services including direct care and patient education as required by physician order are within scope of RN /LVN licensure
- Facilitated nursing care to meet needs and concerns of patient and family in manner that was meaningful to them and documented concerns appropriately for CNO and/or Quality Manager follow-up
- Coordinated and investigated infection control issues on unit
- Performed patient data audits and generated reports to track actual progress of improvement trends
- Worked directly with CNO to prepare facility for survey
- Helped reduce call times, reduced reportable incidents, and increased training
- Approved delegation of nursing care to other nursing staff based on individual patient need and staff qualifications
- Educated clinical staff on multiple processes including clinical skills, competencies, techniques, new evidence-based practice, etc
- Participated in daily flash meetings to discuss potential referrals and determine staffing needs and capabilities of meeting incoming patient needs based on preliminary liaison assessment
- Acted as liaison between IDT team and patient/family on matters of nursing care
- Determined department needs such as supplies, equipment and/or training and communicated to CNO as appropriate
- Served as expert resource for staff and caregivers in matters of nursing care
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Participated in competency testing, orientation, and continuing education for staff
- Attended all mandatory meetings and in-services or training as required
- Provided direct patient care as needed
- Performed all other duties as assigned, including covering for case manager.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Promoted a culture of safety within department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Staff RN
Formerly HCA Hospitals (Currently Medical City)
11.2010 - 12.2011
- Cared for assigned patients on PCU, medical/surgical, telemetry, and/or oncology units.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by building trust-based relationships and practicing active listening techniques.
- Advocated for needs of patients within healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
ADN Adjunct Faculty
Dallas County Community College
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Responsible for clinical education of assigned students for med/surg students at Medical Center of Plano.
- Managed course materials through online learning management system for easy accessibility by students and colleagues alike.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Provided constructive feedback on student performance through regular evaluations and personalized guidance sessions.
ADN Instructor
Dallas Nursing Institute
04.2010 - 11.2010
- Responsible for clinical education of assigned students at various hospitals in Dallas area in accordance with state guidelines.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Promoted positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
Wellness Director
Colonial Lodge of Plano/Assisted Living Concepts
11.2009 - 04.2010
- Supervision of overall nursing care of geriatric population including but not limited to, supervision of medication aides, monitored medication administration records, monitored nursing care of all residents, coordinated care of residents with physicians, home health and hospice agencies, conducted quarterly nursing assessments, mini mental assessments, fall risk assessments, and service assessments on all residents, on call 24 hours a day, taught two day medication aide course to new employees, trained new staff, responsible for monthly staff in-services (and state mandated in-services), assisted in survey process, reviewed incident reports, conducted quarterly pharmaceutical destruction, conducted monthly review of medication administration record, oversaw 90 day physician orders, and coordinated care with resident’s family members.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Wise County Regional Hospital
04.2009 - 11.2009
- Adult post-surgical & Pediatric floor- Card for children aged 0-18.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Nursing Services Supervisor/Director of Nursing
Cimarron Living Center
11.2008 - 08.2009
- Managed nursing department for large ICF-MR facility
- Audited charts, monitored nursing skills, staff development, implemented continuing education, oversaw nursing department budget, payroll, case management of residents, organized and served as member in psychiatric clinic held monthly.
- Oversaw daily operations of department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
RN Case Manager
Denton State School
02.2008 - 11.2008
- Managed care of individuals assigned to caseload for large ICF-MR state facility.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Served as key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in care process.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of implemented interventions periodically, adjusting treatment plans as needed to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
06.2006 - 02.2008
- Staff Nurse- Acute Care Pulmonary Services
- Cared for patients who were vent dependent, trach dependent and who had various pulmonary diseases and/or other med/surgical patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing Education -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX05.2006
Skills
- Document Review
- Client Representation
- Analytical Reasoning
- Risk Mitigation
- Training delivery
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Case Management
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Building Trust and Relationships
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Knowledge of Federal and State Laws
- Staff Supervision
Certification
- BLS- American Heart Association, 3/31/26
- ACLS- American Heart Association, 09/01/15
- MDS/RUG, 01/01/14
- Registered Nurse, TX
Timeline
Community Education and Prevention Advocate
Abigail's Arms
07.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Walnut Hill Medical Center
07.2014 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse
North Hills Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2014
Nurse Manager
Formerly Continuum Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2011 - 03.2013
Staff RN
Formerly HCA Hospitals (Currently Medical City)
11.2010 - 12.2011
ADN Adjunct Faculty
Dallas County Community College
08.2010 - 06.2011
ADN Instructor
Dallas Nursing Institute
04.2010 - 11.2010
Wellness Director
Colonial Lodge of Plano/Assisted Living Concepts
11.2009 - 04.2010
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Wise County Regional Hospital
04.2009 - 11.2009
Nursing Services Supervisor/Director of Nursing
Cimarron Living Center
11.2008 - 08.2009
RN Case Manager
Denton State School
02.2008 - 11.2008
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
06.2006 - 02.2008
Master of Science in Nursing Education -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Texas Woman’s University
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