Brooke Overstreet
Graceville
Summary
Clinical nursing professional with experience in delivering high-quality patient care and facilitating effective healthcare practices. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Proficient in patient assessment, care planning, and staff education. Known for reliability, leadership, and fostering positive healthcare environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Resource Nurse
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
01.2022 - Current
- Educated nursing staff on best practices and evolving healthcare standards to improve service delivery.
- Analyzed patient data and treatment efficacy, providing recommendations for continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering skill development and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Enhanced communication among interdisciplinary teams, providing clear and concise hand-off reports.
- Served as a resource for complex medical cases, providing expert guidance on appropriate interventions and care plans.
- Evaluated clinical competencies among staff members periodically, offering constructive feedback and targeted support to address identified areas for improvement.
- Managed critical situations calmly under pressure while maintaining high-quality patient-centered care throughout the experience.
Registered Nurse Team Leader
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Led nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care and improving overall departmental efficiency.
- Mentored and trained junior nursing staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Facilitated staff meetings to address challenges, share best practices, and promote team cohesion.
- Managed staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Delegated tasks effectively based on team member strengths, maximizing efficiency within the unit.
- Improved communication among team members through regular meetings and collaborative problem solving.
Registered Nurse
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
07.2016 - 03.2020
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and knowledge retention.
- Conducted thorough assessments, ensuring accurate documentation of patient conditions and treatments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
Knoxville, TN05-2016
Skills
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- DUC (Difficult Urinary Catheter) Team Member
- Proficient IV Insertion
Certification
Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse - 2024
Timeline
Clinical Resource Nurse
University of Tennessee Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Team Leader
University of Tennessee Medical Center
03.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
University of Tennessee Medical Center
07.2016 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University