Brooke E. Garand RN, BSN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nurse with a drive to redefine the role of a healthcare professional. A diverse background in caring for patients of all ages, acuity levels, and healthcare settings brings a unique perspective to the workforce. Her positive personality and inquisitive nature enables her to approach challenges with an open mind and innovative solutions. Committed to maintaining a professional demeanor while consistently prioritizing the well-being and comfort of patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACUTE CARE RN - 4SOUTH
Sister's of Charity Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Trach care, chest tube assessment, post operative assessment, vital sign interpretation during stay while leading to proper discharge explanation and continuity of care at home for patient and families.
- Focus on time management and care delegation across diverse patient levels of acuity and large patient care loads.
- Nursing tasks such as IV insertion, foley catheter insertion and care, prompt and accurate documentation, head-to-toe assessment, nurse to nurse communication and bedside report used every shift.
- Empathetic care to vulnerable populations, professional attitude and demeanor maintained from patient care to interdisciplinary teams.
CRITICAL CARE RN - NSICU
Buffalo General Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Fast-paced bedside care for critically ill patients in the Neurosurgical ICU post brain surgery, recent stroke, TPA, post angio, or overflow from other ICUs
- Ventilator care, CL care, EVD insertion assistance and assessment, vasopressor titration, sedation management, constantly assessing neuro status, vital sign interpretation, care delegation and autonomous decision making with the patients best interests in mind
- Work directly with doctors, fellow nurses, and other healthcare personnel while maintaining professional demeanor as well as offer emotional support, empathy, compassion and education to patients and their families
WSCSD FLOAT RN
West Seneca Central Schools
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Stationed at schools with age ranges from pre-K to high-school age
- Required to be flexible with hours and available to float to and from the 9 public schools and 3 parochial schools in the district throughout the week as needed
- District Float RNs are able to cover a health office for the day; performing screenings, office visits, immunization and health records, administering prescribed medications such as controlled substances, intranasal seizure rescue meds, managing insulin-dependent diabetics, and epipen education
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville University
320 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY 1420105-2022
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Effective Communication
- Empathetic Approach
- Multitasking
- End-of-life care
- Patient advocacy
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- BLS
AHA Nov. '23
- CNA
American Red Cross June '19
- EMT
SUNY Erie May '18
Timeline
ACUTE CARE RN - 4SOUTH
Sister's of Charity Hospital
07.2024 - Current
WSCSD FLOAT RN
West Seneca Central Schools
10.2023 - 06.2024
CRITICAL CARE RN - NSICU
Buffalo General Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville University
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