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Connie Brown

Edmore,NC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, 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. Looking for a work from home position in the Michigan area.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

RN (Travel Med Surg/ER)

Aya
09.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
  • Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

RN (Infusion Nurse)

Southern Oncology Specialists
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
  • Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
  • Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
  • Performed and documented hematological and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids for detection and identification of communicable and other diseases.
  • Engaged in instrument maintenance and basic troubleshooting of LC-MS/MS, serving as primary operator of LC-MS/MS and reviewing QC and calibrator performance for assay integrity.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
  • Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

RN

Carolina's Continued Care Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2021
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

LPN/RN (Home Health)

Bayada
07.2012 - 07.2020
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Stanley Community College
05.2020

LPN - Nursing

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
05.2010

Skills

  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  • Triaging
  • Intakes and Discharges
  • Care Plan Development
  • Family and Patient Education
  • Direct Patient Care
  • EMR Systems/ and Microsoft Office
  • Setting Up Referrals
  • Managing Deadlines
  • Team Coordination
  • ER Experience
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Emotional Intelligence

Timeline

RN (Travel Med Surg/ER)

Aya
09.2022 - Current

RN (Infusion Nurse)

Southern Oncology Specialists
07.2021 - 08.2022

RN

Carolina's Continued Care Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2021

LPN/RN (Home Health)

Bayada
07.2012 - 07.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Stanley Community College

LPN - Nursing

Gadsden State Community College

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