Carrie Bruhn, RN
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Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, nurse administration, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Administrator
Helping Hands Hospice
Tucumcari, NM
12.2013 - 12.2023
- Managing all aspects of the hospice program, including hiring and training staff, overseeing patient care, reporting on quality of care issues, scheduling employees and payroll duties
- Developing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
- Reviewing patient records to assess the need for hospice care, using information such as diagnoses, treatment plans, progress reports, discharge summaries, and physician orders. Admitting and discharging hospice patients
- Conducting training sessions for staff members on all necessary topics
- Serving as a liaison between patients and their families and the medical staff, helping patients make decisions about care, and addressing their concerns
- Working closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains and other necessary individuals involved in patient care
- Providing emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times
- Evaluating the effectiveness of the hospice program for each patient and communicating any issues to the medical staff and family members
- Reviewing medical records to assess the appropriateness of physician orders and adjust them as necessary
- Developing budgets and setting goals for patient care based on available funding from insurance companies or the government
- Going out on patient visits when other nursing staff unavailable, doing on site supervisory visits for hospice staff
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Dan C Trigg Memorial Hospital
Tucumcari, NM
11.2010 - 12.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery/Nursery/Postpartum
Plains Regional Medical Center
Clovis, NM
07.2004 - 11.2010
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures serving as the circulating operating room nurse
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Serving as the Unit Charge Nurse. Which included coordinating nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.2004
High School Diploma -
Grady High School
Grady, NM05.1997
Skills
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Scheduling
- Nursing Ethics
- Patient Education
- Team Supervision
- Quality Assurance
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Administrator
Helping Hands Hospice
12.2013 - 12.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Dan C Trigg Memorial Hospital
11.2010 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery/Nursery/Postpartum
Plains Regional Medical Center
07.2004 - 11.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
High School Diploma -
Grady High School