Brooke Linzmeier, RN, BSN

• Capability to safely handle a 30 bed orthopedic/neuro unit
• Proficiency in skills such as time management, fast paced critical thinking, and focused assessments on pre and post-surgical patients
• Safely handled a load of up to 6 patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
• Actively communicate and collaborate with all members of the interprofessional team
• Updated patient charts with relevant data such as medications and care plans to support accurate treatments
• Directly cared for patients recovering from a wide variety of surgical procedures such as, neurosurgical, orthopedic, and general surgery
• Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge, and provided thorough teaching to patients and families regarding post-op instructions

Key Achievements

• Trusted with the responsibility of the Charge RN role after 1 year of employment
• Acquired and maintained specialty leadership roles such as Resource RN, and Discharge coordinator RN after 1 year of employment
• Appointed preceptor of new hire colleagues and students after 6 months of employment
• Ability to adapt quickly to new environments
• Recognized by superiors for the willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet team needs

• Capability to safely handle a 25-bed emergency unit and thrive in a fast paced, ever changing environment
• Observe and perform triage; assess critical nature and assign acuity of patients' conditions
• Perform a variety of skills depending on condition, ranging from medication administration to first aid, to stabilize and improve patient condition
• Gained excellent proficiency in basic skills such as IV insertion, medication administration, and assessments.