Courtney Brandt

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association

Thoracic Surgical PCU (180 hours)- Mayo Clinic    1/26-5/26

• Provided nursing care for high-acuity thoracic and cardiopulmonary patients in a progressive care/step-down unit
• Assessed for complications such as respiratory distress, bleeding, infection, and pneumothorax
• Administered medications under supervision including bronchodilators, analgesics, anticoagulants, and antibiotics

Colorectal Med/Surg (88 hours)- Mayo Clinic     9/25- 12/25

• Monitored surgical sites, drains, and wound integrity; assessed for infection and impaired healing
• Provided patient education on ostomy care, wound care, diet modifications, and bowel management
• Assisted with preoperative and postoperative care for colorectal surgical patients

Labor and Deliver/ Postpartum(44 hours)- Mayo Clinic birth center    11/24-12/24

• Managed care plans to meet both maternal and newborn needs
• Performed maternal and fetal assessments, including monitoring vital signs, pain levels, and head to toe assessments on both mother and newborn
• Exposed to high-risk pregnancies (polyhydramnios, IUGR, preterm labor)

General Med/Surg (44 hours) - Mayo Clinic    1/25-3/2