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Denise Braswell

Wetumpka ,AL

Summary

Proven Registered Nurse at Baptist Health, adept in direct patient care and care transition planning. Excelled in enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and comprehensive care coordination. Skilled in advocacy and efficient healthcare delivery, ensuring informed patient choices and adherence to CMS guidelines. Demonstrates exceptional documentation proficiency and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Baptist Health
03.2018 - Current
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Provided support for patients families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Maintained a rapport with other disciplines, including Physician’s/CRNP, Physical therapists, Speech Therapists, and Occupational Therapists, Patient Care Technicians,Environmental Services, and ancillary support staff.
  • As Care Coordinator, formulate and implement the discharge plan and services, including any needed DME, with the patient, and their family. Educate them on their options within their available benefits.
  • Intake, needs assessment, risk evaluation, service planning, monitoring and evaluation within the frame of Care Coordination/Case Management.
  • Navigate complex systems to achieve shared goals, advocate, and recognize personal dignity, autonomy, and the right to self-determination.
  • Screen all patients for clinical, psychosocial, financial, and other factors that may affect the progression of care.
  • Identify clinical, psychosocial, historical, financial, cultural, and spiritual needs that guide the planning process with the patient to attain optimal outcomes.
  • Evaluate the potential impact of social determinants of health that may elevate the risk of a poor transition.
  • Documentation in the patient EMR is completed promptly readily accessible to all other care team members.
  • Proactively identify, communicate, and resolve barriers that impede the progression of care.
  • Identify root cause for readmission to include patient/family/caregiver perspective and implement strategies to reduce future risk.
  • Ensures all elements of the transition plan are implemented and communicated to key health care team, patient/family/caregivers, payers, and post-acute providers.

Education

Associate Of Applied Science Nursing - Nursing

WCCS
Selma, AL

LPN - Nursing

WCCS
Selma, AL

Skills

Direct patient care to include screening, to identify factors that may affect the progression of care Collaboration with other members of the health care team, agencies, and facilities

Plan and continually review an implemented plan for transition of care, and ensure the plan is clinically appropriate and matches the patient care needs, and is consistent with patient choice and available resources

Certification

BLSc

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Baptist Health
03.2018 - Current

Associate Of Applied Science Nursing - Nursing

WCCS

LPN - Nursing

WCCS

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