Brooke Wagner

Work History

(TRS Healthcare) Broadlawns Hospital

Des Moines, IA

08.2023 - Current

Educated patients and families about health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
Monitored patients' conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatments.
Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans to meet those needs.
Provided direct nursing care, including administering medications, treatments, and other interventions according to established protocols.
Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments and interventions used for each patient.
Responded quickly and effectively to changes in patient's condition or response to treatment.
Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medication administration records, and other clinical documentation as required by agency policy.
Conducted research on best practices related to nursing care delivery methods within the agency setting.
Provided leadership guidance and mentorship to less experienced nurses.
Actively participated in case conferences with interdisciplinary team members.
Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients transitioning from acute care settings into home-based services.
Served as an advocate for patients when communicating with external providers or agencies.

(TRS Healthcare) St Anthony Regional Hospital

Carroll, IA

05.2022 - 08.2022

Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
Conducted physical exams, ordered laboratory tests, and interpreted results for diagnosis.
Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
Developed nursing care plans based on individual needs of each patient.
Educated patients and family members about proper health maintenance techniques.
Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal quality of care for all patients.
Assisted in the development of policies related to travel nursing practices.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing within the scope of travel nurse duties.
Participated in educational activities designed to improve knowledge base regarding current practice trends in travel nursing field.

(TRS Healthcare) Unity Point Methodist Hospital

West Des Moines, IA

10.2021 - 05.2022

Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when providing patient care services.
Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.

Mercy Medical Center

Des Moines, IA

02.2020 - 10.2021

Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
Recorded actions or behaviors of clinical significance in EMR system charts and kept physicians informed.
Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when providing patient care services.