Courtney Bruce
Cleburne,TX
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse seeking to broaden nursing experience. Compassionate, optimistic, and detail oriented. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with various members of the interdisciplinary team in order to advance patient care outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room Circulator
Medical City Arlington
Arlington, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinates patient care during surgical procedures to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Maintains sterile environments by following infection control protocols diligently.
- Trains new staff on operating room protocols and equipment usage effectively.
- Supervises nursing staff in the operating room ensure quality patient care.
- Manages multiple tasks effectively in a busy operating room setting, while maintaining a professional attitude.
- Prepares operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
Registered Nurse, Medical Support Specialist
BioLife Plasma Services
Arlington, TX
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducts prospective and returning donor interviews and physical assessments to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Counsels donors to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during the donation process.
- Completes clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Prioritizes and organizes tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrates leadership by making improvements to work processes and being a resource to other staff.
- Performs phlebotomy for and monitors plasmapheresis procedures.
- Responds to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse, Acute Dialysis
Fresenius
Dallas, TX
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Initiated and concluded hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis sessions for patients via direct patient care as well as administered dialysis medications in both ICU and medical-surgical settings.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse events to care teams when appropriate.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided education to patients and families about their dialysis therapies.
Registered Nurse, Chronic Dialysis
Seneca Ridge Dialysis Center
Rochester, NY
10.2017 - 06.2020
- Offered clinical leadership and oversight to a team of up to four staff members per shift in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes during each dialysis session.
- Coordinated care for up to 32 patients per shift in a busy outpatient hemodialysis setting.
- Communicated with the interdiscipinary team to tailor treatment to the individual patient.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Educated patients and family members on patient care at home and when to notify a provider.
- Initiated and concluded hemodialysis sessions for patients via direct patient care as well as administering medications.
Registered Nurse, Neurosurgery Med/Surg Unit
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Performed individualized patient assessments tailored to their neurological admitting diagnosis.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on at-home care.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds and medical devices, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carrying out interventions and enhancing continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. John Fisher College
Rochester, NY12.2016
Skills
- Medical charting
- Patient education
- Care plan development
- Team supervision
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Patient management
- Administering medications
- Monitoring vital signs
- Surgical care
- Time management
Licensure
Registered Nurse, New York State: February 2017-Present
Registered Nurse, Texas: April 2020-Present
Certification
- March 2022-March 2024 BLS Certification
- February 2020-February 2023 Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room Circulator
Medical City Arlington
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Support Specialist
BioLife Plasma Services
05.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Acute Dialysis
Fresenius
07.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Chronic Dialysis
Seneca Ridge Dialysis Center
10.2017 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Neurosurgery Med/Surg Unit
Strong Memorial Hospital
03.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. John Fisher College
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