Brynna Porch
Normal,IL
Summary
Registered nurse showcasing exceptional clinical judgment and compassionate patient care. Excelled in geriatric care, psychiatric care, and health promotion, significantly improving patient outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating team efforts and educating families, underpinned by a strong foundation in medical assessment and documentation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
McLean County Center for Human Services
Bloomington, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising providers with observations and concerns.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results to clients after provider has first reviewed.
RN
Villas of Hollybrook
Bloomington, IL
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
RN
UnityPoint Methodist
Peoria, IL
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Methodist College
Peoria, IL05-2020
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Basic life support
- Health promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Community health
- Geriatric care
- Health screening
- Chart updating
- Medical assessment
- Lab result interpretation
- Diabetes management
- Vaccine administration
- Care plan development
- Culturally sensitive
- Team coordination
- Mental health nursing
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Home visits
- Care planning
- Family education
- Hospice philosophy
- Rehabilitation support
- Family and patient support
- Setting up referrals
- Documentation and charting
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Patient relations
- ADL assistance
- Professional bedside manner
- Medical evaluation
Certification
- BLS/CPR
Timeline
RN
McLean County Center for Human Services
10.2023 - Current
RN
Villas of Hollybrook
06.2021 - 10.2023
RN
UnityPoint Methodist
10.2018 - 03.2021
- BLS/CPR
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Methodist College
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