CHRISTY BRANDT
Statesville,NC
Summary
Strategic D.O.N. recognized for reducing nursing staff turnover. Coordinates staff, develops and delivers training materials on infection control and medication administration, SPICE Certified. Kind and personable professional with 12 years of experience in healthcare industry. Deficiency free survey. Looking to share strengths through a regional clinical position.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Liberty Senior living - Briar Creek Health Center
Charlotte, NC
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development for over 80 employees.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Implement performance plans based on trends in standards of care and due to grievances/concerns.
- Identify any department issues and set up procedures through corrective actions.
Director of Nursing
Saber Healthcare / Autumn Care Of Statesville
Statesville, NC
12.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to 44 person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of all patient care.
- Organizes and implements management systems, facility policies, procedures, and programs.
- Completes Risk tool audits with four step plans.
- Assumes responsibility for nursing service compliance to federal, state, and local regulations.
- Run QAPI meetings monthly
- Identify and implement PIPs for facility response to correct any potential weaknesses.
RN Case Manager
Trellis Supportive Care
Salisbury, NC
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Assess and examine patients and document history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with current medications.
- Deliver medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collect blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Prepare clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Create individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporate appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals .
- Participate on the interdisciplinary team .
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Reduce care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Participate in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
Alzheimer Home Care
Wheeler Estate
Statesville, NC
02.2014 - 07.2017
- Evaluated the healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of patient and connected them with optimal providers and care.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patient.
- Distributed medications and performed pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Delivered medications orally, rectally, and intramuscularly.
- High level of personal accountability.
Registered Nurse
Catawba Regional Hospice
Newton, NC
06.2011 - 02.2014
- Worked in Home care, Facilities, Hospice House, On-Call, and Admissions.
- Provided quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease, COPD and coronary artery disease.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Distributed medications and performed pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Cared for tracheostomies, NG tubes, PEG tubes G-buttons, ostomy systems and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Performed sterile wound care and paracentesis.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Managed patient admissions, transfers and discharges while assigning tasks and assignments and handling conflicts and issues.
- Coordinated with patients to understand their needs and plan treatment according to personal beliefs.
- Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
National Sales Manager
Appraisal.com
Berwyn, PA
01.1999 - 10.2001
- Developed and implemented effective sales strategies and led nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets.
- Negotiated and closed agreements with large customers and monitored and analyzed performance metrics.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
2011
MBA - undefined
Temple University
1993
BBA - undefined
Temple University
1991
Skills
- Current NC licensure
- Self-motivated
- Quality care
- Infection control
- Strong verbal communication
- Patient and family education/advocacy
- Case management
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Liberty Senior living - Briar Creek Health Center
04.2022 - Current
Director of Nursing
Saber Healthcare / Autumn Care Of Statesville
12.2020 - Current
RN Case Manager
Trellis Supportive Care
08.2019 - 11.2020
Alzheimer Home Care
Wheeler Estate
02.2014 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
Catawba Regional Hospice
06.2011 - 02.2014
National Sales Manager
Appraisal.com
01.1999 - 10.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
MBA - undefined
Temple University
BBA - undefined
Temple University