Cary Brown
Cleburne,TX
Summary
Analytical and strategic RN with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 13+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to surgical patients. Knowledgeable about patient requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
Ft.worth, TX
11.2005 - Current
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, TX05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX05.1992
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Teaching
- Patient Advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Medication Management
- Emotional Support
- Quality Improvement Activities
Certification
- MEd-Surg Certified Training - 2019
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
11.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Centro College
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Tarrant County College District