Demikeca Brown
Apollo Beach,Fl
Summary
A seasoned registered nurse with healthcare Informatics knowledge and experience in project management, quality improvement, system upgrade, and system optimization. Effective communicator, comfortable interacting across all levels of administration. Well-versed in IT operations and systems management with expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Tableau.
Accomplished in developing and actualizing strategies and programs to enhance patient care and coordinate interdisciplinary support teams.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 17 year record in the field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Homecare Nurse/Case Manager
BayCare Hospital Systems
Clearwater, Florida
11.2019 - Current
- Conducts comprehensive assessments of patient’s health conditions and develops personalized care plans in coordination with physicians
- Administer medication including intravenous infusions and managing wound care
- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding their medication and health practices.
Clinical Coordinator
Tricare Solutions
Davenport, Florida
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with IT to implement and develop software and ongoing software upgrades to ensure all stakeholders were properly notified and trained when applying for promotions
- Work collaboratively with HIIM business partners to ensure standards for data quality and ethical practice are followed
- Developed end-user training and supported clinic-based departments across three clinics utilizing technology
- Researched new tools and functionalities to be implemented in the current software version
- Key member on the documentation committee dedicated to improving documentation efficiency and accuracy throughout the clinic system.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Broward Health North
Deerfield Beach, FL
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Charge nurse on a 27-bed Progressive Care Unit
- Managed a team of nurses and patient care technicians and made staff assignments and a resource for staff members
- Provided patient care before and after cardiac, orthopedic, and gastrointestinal surgeries
- Monitored, recorded, and reported patient condition symptoms or changes
- Collaborated with the care of patients during their hospital admission, stay, and discharge.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Helen Sawyer Assisted Living Facility
Miami, FL
12.2007 - 02.2015
- Responsible for the care of 45 geriatric patients through direct supervision of 6 Certified Nursing Assistants dispensing medications and controlled narcotics, oxygen therapy, wound care, tracheostomy care, and insertion of catheters
- Worked closely with the patient's social worker, home-care aide, and physical, occupational, and speech therapist to ensure the patient remained comfortable and pain-free
- Implemented nursing care plans and supervised patients’ admissions and discharge procedures.
Registered Clinical Nurse- Mobile Pool
BayCare Hospital Systems
Clearwater, Florida
- Independently care for patients in medical-surgical, telemetry, and progressive care units, consistently using the nursing process and clinical standards
- Delegates appropriate patient care activities to other healthcare team members
- Performs the role of preceptor and charge nurse when assigned.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Western Governors University
07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
12.2014
Skills
- RN Case Management
- Disease Management
- Patient Care and Education
- Regulatory Compliance
- Community Resource Referrals
- Quality Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Planning
- Patient Counseling
- Utilization Reviews
- Care Coordination
- Resource Management
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Wound Care
- Documentation
- Patient Examination
- Student Precepting
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Needs Assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Vitals Monitoring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Time Management Abilities
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Microsoft Office
- Routine Examinations
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Task Prioritization
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Excellent Communication
- Safety Protocols
- Medical Supply Management
- Professionalism
- Decision-Making
- Medication Administration
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
- Self Motivation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Relationship Building
- Reliability
- Team Building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Training Staff
- Attention to Detail
- Colostomy Care Familiarity
- Analytical Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Team Collaboration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Interpersonal Skills
- Diabetes Management
- Patient Education
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Treatment Recommendations
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication and IV Administration
- Continuous Improvement
- Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Clear Patient Communication
- Multitasking
Affiliations
- Member – American Nursing Informatics Association
- Member - American Nurses Association
Certification
- Critical Care, 06/2015
- BLS, 06/2015
- ACLS Certified, 06/2015
Technological Proficiencies
Windows 3.1 – Windows 10, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, SharePoint, SNOMED, LOINC, Rx Norm, and HL7
Timeline
Registered Homecare Nurse/Case Manager
BayCare Hospital Systems
11.2019 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
Tricare Solutions
02.2018 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Broward Health North
03.2015 - 01.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Helen Sawyer Assisted Living Facility
12.2007 - 02.2015
Registered Clinical Nurse- Mobile Pool
BayCare Hospital Systems
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
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