Courtney Braden
Nashville,TN
Summary
RN skilled in comprehensive pre and post procedure plans with patients and physicians for quality health care. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care and pain management. Team oriented, strong communication skills, adaptability to high stress environments and reliable. Eager to diversify my nursing experience and grow professionally in a supportive healthcare enviornment
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse HR/PACU
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
02.2024 - Current
- Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery
- Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct
- Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
- Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure
- Assess patients’ post-operative condition
- Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
- Log all findings in patient files
- Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort
- Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
- Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies
Care Partner
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Nursing Intern
Ascension St. Thomas Mid Town
Nashville, TN
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Under the supervision of a nurse, provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization
- Worked with nurse in welcoming patient to the floor, discharging, and transferring
- Assisted in skilled nursing care under direct supervision of nurse when applicable
Medical Surgical Floor Ortho/Spinal PCT
Ascension St. Thomas Mid Town
Nashville, TN
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Worked with RN to deliver comprehensive compassionate care to up to 15 patients
- Performed and charted activities of daily living and personal hygiene, monitored patient’s vitals, change in condition, and reported to nurse
- Preformed vital signs and blood draws as ordered
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MARIAN UNIVERSITY
Indianapolis, IN01-2023
Master's Degree - Organizational Leadership
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN12.2014
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- IV insertion
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Documentation and charting
- Communication and collaboration
Certification
BLS CPR/AED
ACLS
Phone
cell, 615-424-8457
Organizations
Vanderbilt Nursing Informatics Committee
Timeline
Registered Nurse HR/PACU
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Care Partner
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
05.2023 - 02.2024
Nursing Intern
Ascension St. Thomas Mid Town
11.2021 - 10.2023
Medical Surgical Floor Ortho/Spinal PCT
Ascension St. Thomas Mid Town
11.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MARIAN UNIVERSITY
Master's Degree - Organizational Leadership
Trevecca Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Tennessee State University
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