Catherine Brown
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Tennessee Oncology
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and therapeutic relationship-building techniques.
Travel Registered Nurse
TRS Healthcare
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Streamlined nursing processes on the medical-surgical floor for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Mentored new nurses in the Medical-Surgical unit to enhance clinical skills, foster professional growth, and promote teamwork within the department.
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, applying sound clinical judgment when making decisions regarding patient care interventions.
- Increased staff morale on the Medical-Surgical floor through regular recognition of outstanding performance and fostering a supportive work environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY08-2016
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Blinn College
Brenham, TX01-1998
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care plan development
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- EMR systems
- Complex Problem-solving
- High level of autonomy
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Tennessee Oncology
10.2022 - 08.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
TRS Healthcare
12.2021 - 06.2022
Critical Care Registered Nurse
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
07.2019 - 12.2021
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
05.2017 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Blinn College
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