Brooke Engel
Registered Nurse
Seguin,TX
Summary
High-energy Surgical Trauma ICU Nurse with 1.5 years of hospital experience supporting patient care excellence. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Collaborates with Physicians, other clinical staff and hospital administrators to expedite patient care in fast-paced healthcare platforms. Equipped with BLS and ACLS certifications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
University Health System
San Antonio, TX
09.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Patient Care Technician
University Health System
San Antonio, TX
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Teacher
Northside Independent Sch District
San Antonio, TX
07.2015 - 05.2020
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Wayland Baptist University
New Braunfels, Texas 05.2018 - 05.2022
Bachelor Of Science In Kinesiology - Kinesiology in Education
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX 08.2008 - 12.2013
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Precepting
Critical care
Emergency Procedures
Patient evaluation
Physical assessments
Direct Patient Care
Oxygen saturation standards
Care Plan Development
Feeding pumps understanding
Supply restocking
Patient Management
Foley catheters
Medication Administration
Trauma recovery
IV setup
Performing EKGs
Patient Assessments
Certification
BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
BLS- Basic Life Support
04-2022
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
04-2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
University Health System
09.2020 - Current
Patient Care Technician
University Health System
03.2019 - 08.2020
BSN - Nursing
Wayland Baptist University
05.2018 - 05.2022
Teacher
Northside Independent Sch District
07.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor Of Science In Kinesiology - Kinesiology in Education
The University of Texas At San Antonio
08.2008 - 12.2013