Brooke Kohout
Lewes,Delaware
Summary
Registered Nurse dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through effective IV management, meticulous documentation, and proactive discharge planning. Skilled in patient advocacy and infection control, with a focus on collaboration within interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based care plans that prioritize safety and quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lewes Surgery Center
Lewes, Delaware
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted with patient education on post-operative care and recovery.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation during procedures.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Registered Nurse
Bayhealth
Milford, Delaware
02.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Coordinated discharge planning services by communicating with case managers, social workers, home health agencies, rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, primary care providers.
- Initiated emergency interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition or acute medical emergencies.
- Trained new nursing staff members by providing orientation sessions, demonstrating clinical skills on job training, and offering constructive feedback during evaluations.
- Utilized infection control measures such as hand hygiene, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and isolation precautions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayhealth
Milford, Delaware
05.2020 - 02.2023
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.
- Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans.
- Participated in ongoing education opportunities to stay current with best practices in nursing assistance.
- Maintained clean and safe environment for patients by following infection control procedures.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues across disciplines.
- Communicated effectively with diverse populations of patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Documented patient care by recording observations, interventions, and outcomes in medical records.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Utah12-2026
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
Georgetown12-2022
Skills
- Lab result interpretation
- Infectious disease control
- IV management
- Ventilator support
- Documentation and charting
- Patient discharging
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Policy compliance
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Delaware
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Current
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) - Current
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Current
Languages
English, Native
Professional Experience
- Preceptor
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Scribe for unit Shared Governance
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lewes Surgery Center
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bayhealth
02.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayhealth
05.2020 - 02.2023
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College