Brooke Marks
Cullman ,Al
Summary
Patient-oriented, compassionate Nurse with over 5 years' experience in patient care and advocacy. Highly skilled In providing excellent patient care in high stress situations and providing care not only to the patient but also the family as well. Accomplished at implementing policies, procedures, and protocols to achieve core measures benchmarks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Nurse
Huntsville hospital
Huntsville , Al
05.2021 - Current
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Wrote detailed notes regarding patient discussions, including information in patient charts.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
RN- Charge Nurse
USA Healthcare - Alabama
Cullman, AL
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
- Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
LPN Charge Nurse
USA Healthcare - Alabama LLC
Cullman , Al
08.2015 - 12.2020
- Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - ADN- Nursing
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL05.2020
Skills
- Procedure development
- Care plan management
- Patient record auditing
- Clinical Instruction
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
- Flexible
- Leadership
- Communication
- Multitasking
Timeline
Oncology Nurse
Huntsville hospital
05.2021 - Current
RN- Charge Nurse
USA Healthcare - Alabama
12.2020 - 05.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
USA Healthcare - Alabama LLC
08.2015 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - ADN- Nursing
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville