Denise Briel
Halifax,PA
Summary
Hardworking and reliable RN with strong ability in time management. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth 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 Brings 33+ years of experience in numerous specialties.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Capitol Rehabilitation
Harrisburg, PA
02.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, families and other healthcare providers.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
RN
Fresenius Medical Center
Harrisburg, PA
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse
UPMC
Harrisburg, PA
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting.
- Assisted physicians with specialized treatments related to renal replacement and apheresis therapy.
- Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
- Administered Peritoneal dialysis as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications.
- Initiated and documented ongoing quality assurance activities to improve patient care and safety.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
RN Supervisor
Green Valley Rehabilitation
Pitman , PA
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Supervised ancillary staff of 15 on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 50-bed medical-surgical unit.
RN Dialysis
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Administered medications to 10-12 patients per day as directed by individual treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Initiated dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
- Skilled dialysis RN positively committed to monitoring data and quality measures in collaboration with providers to continually improve patient care and support services. Dedicated to providing individualized care and promoting health without sacrificing comfort. Fosters relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
RN Supervisor
Mountain View Manor
Coal Township, PA
04.2011 - 11.2015
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Supervised ancillary staff of 8-12 on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Oversaw efficient nursing operations in 115-bed long-term care unit.
RN Dialysis
Fresenius Dialysis
Harrisburg, PA
08.2008 - 04.2011
- Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting.
- Assisted physicians with specialized treatments related to renal replacement and apheresis therapy.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Administered medications to 6 patients per day as directed by individual treatment plans.
- Initiated and documented ongoing quality assurance activities to improve patient care and safety.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
RN Supervisor/Director of Nursing
The Kepler Home and Rehabilitaion
Elizabethville, PA
01.2005 - 08.2008
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, fluctuating for public health emergencies and disasters as needed.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Delivered care to 20 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Supervised ancillary staff of 10 on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw efficient nursing operations in 20-bed long-term care unit.
- Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Nursing
Reading06.1990
Skills
- Proficient in use and care of multiple types of IV accesses
- Medical assessment
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Time management
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Working collaboratively
- Advanced nephrology knowledge
- Maintaining dialysis equipment
- Aseptic techniques
- Patient Health Education
- Team collaboration
- Hemodialysis treatment in acute and chronic settings
- Multitasking
Additional Information
Further experience and positions available upon request.
REFERENCES
Deborah Shanbaugh-Hilt, RN
Nursing Director UPMC Dialysis
dhilt@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
717-723-0425
Heather Condrige, BSN, RN, CDN
Nursing Educator UPMC
condrigeh@upmc.edu
717-574-7008
Emile LeDoux
Facility Administrator
Fresenius Kidney Care
717-574-1684
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Capitol Rehabilitation
02.2023 - Current
RN
Fresenius Medical Center
11.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
UPMC
09.2018 - 10.2021
RN Supervisor
Green Valley Rehabilitation
04.2016 - 11.2018
RN Dialysis
Geisinger Medical Center
11.2015 - 04.2016
RN Supervisor
Mountain View Manor
04.2011 - 11.2015
RN Dialysis
Fresenius Dialysis
08.2008 - 04.2011
RN Supervisor/Director of Nursing
The Kepler Home and Rehabilitaion
01.2005 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Nursing
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