Debra Breithaupt
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 22 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Strong organizational and communication skills with proven ability to collaborate with colleagues to foster a friendly and productive environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triage Nurse
Novant Health Pediatrics
Charlotte, NC
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Utilized exceptional communication and listening skills, assessment, critical thinking and clinical judgement
- Possessed good analytical skills to assess and prioritize patient’s needs
- Rendered telephone advice, education, counseling and prescription refills according to established guidelines and protocols
- Consulted with physicians regarding patient care needs
- Immunization analysis and administration
- Prior authorization management
- Performed as the Clinic Safety Officer
Float Nurse Acute Care Clinic
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
St Louis, MO
03.2015 - 01.2022
- Delivered high quality care to pediatric patients throughout all the specialty clinics
- Collaborated with team members to care for, treat and educate patients and families
- Assisted with in-office procedures and nasopharyngoscopies
- Performed allergy shots, allergy skin testing, immunizations, bladder scan and uroflow, urinalysis, urine hCG, HbA1c, and PFT
- Scheduled tests, procedures and surgeries, preop teaching
- Telephone triage and teleheath
- Recognized by coworkers for providing exceptional customer service
Private Duty Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
Fairview Heights, IL
11.2013 - 02.2015
- In-home nursing care to pediatric patients including patients with autism, ventilators, and G-tubes
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs
- Provided emotional support and teaching to patients and their families
School Nurse
O’Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90
O’Fallon, IL
11.2011 - 10.2013
- Autonomously provided direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness and emergency care to students and staff
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs
- Obtained and organized all student health information mandated by the state. Performed state required hearing and vision screenings
- Served as the building crises team liaison. Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students
Staffing Agency Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Fairview Heights, IL
02.2011 - 11.2011
- Floated to area locations to fulfill a nurse shortage, including hospitals, schools and companies for wellness clinics
Clinical Nurse Otolaryngology
Washington University
St. Louis, MO
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Offered compassion and nursing advice through telephone triage to head and neck cancer patients
- Obtained and organized new patient records from multiple outside sources to facilitate patient’s progress of care
- Coordinated daily surgery and clinic schedules and transcribed clinic visits
- Case preparation and participation in weekly tumor board conferences
Staff Nurse Post Op Surgical and Burn Unit
St Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis, MO
06.2004 - 01.2010
- Careful assessment, critical thinking and implementation of quality care
- Focused on family centered care by educating and reassuring patients and their families. Strong pediatric patient advocate
- Pre-op and Post-op care of surgical, orthopedic, ENT, burn and plastic surgery patients including care of G-tubes, NG tubes, chest tubes, stomas, surgical drains, wounds, IV’S, medication administration, and careful pain assessment
- Identified areas for improvement on the unit and developed strategies for necessary changes
- Recognized by manager for promoting high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with creative solutions, knowledgeable and friendly service
- Avid Preceptor to newly hired RN’s and nursing students on the unit
- Participated in meetings to acquire hospital magnet status
Triage Nurse
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
Centreville, IL
06.2002 - 10.2003
- Cared for pediatric and adult patients in a community health clinic to obtain optimal health
- Assessed patients, developed a plan of care, and collaborated with physicians to meet patient’s needs
- Medication and vaccine administration, patient teaching/education, and case management
- Participated in the making, implementation and review of policies and procedures
Education
Associate in Applied Science/Nursing Education -
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05-2001
Skills
- Energetic
- Compassionate
- Self-Motivated
- Organized
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Flexible
- Detail-Oriented
- Learning Agility
- Dedicated
Certification
- South Carolina, Registered Professional Nurse License, 2022
- Missouri, Registered Professional Nurse License, 2001
- Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse License, 2002
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 2023
Timeline
Triage Nurse
Novant Health Pediatrics
01.2023 - 10.2023
Float Nurse Acute Care Clinic
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
03.2015 - 01.2022
Private Duty Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
11.2013 - 02.2015
School Nurse
O’Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90
11.2011 - 10.2013
Staffing Agency Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
02.2011 - 11.2011
Clinical Nurse Otolaryngology
Washington University
01.2010 - 12.2010
Staff Nurse Post Op Surgical and Burn Unit
St Louis Children’s Hospital
06.2004 - 01.2010
Triage Nurse
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
06.2002 - 10.2003
Associate in Applied Science/Nursing Education -
Southwestern Illinois College
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