Brooke Dickison
Duluth,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital
09.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) acquired 11/19/2020
- Basic Life Support (BLS) acquired 03/12/2021
- Emergency Nursing PED Course (ENPC) acquired 05/08/2019
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) acquired 02/17/2021
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) acquired 09/05/2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Assisted in codes and traumas
- Maintained patient safety in direct 1:1 supervision of care in behavioral health patients
- Monitored patient behaviors and environmental safety and reported off to RN for interventions as needed
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Tender Loving Care
09.2014 - 03.2017
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Scholastica
12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN05.2018
Associate of Arts -
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN05.2015
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Secondary
Esko, MN05.2013
Skills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Examination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Condition Observation
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Family and Patient Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
03.2017 - 09.2018
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Tender Loving Care
09.2014 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Scholastica
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College
Associate of Arts -
Lake Superior College
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Secondary
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