Devon Broaddus
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 10 years of experience in critical care and post-anesthesia settings. Known for strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes and team performance through effective mentorship and process improvements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Nurse
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Hospital
03.2016 - Current
- Weekend Staff RN, functioning as Charge Nurse Role Friday-Sunday
- Monitored patient recovery progress and vital signs post-anesthesia to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous lines per physician orders for pain control.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline handoff processes, improving efficiency in patient transitions.
- Mentored junior nurses in PACU protocols, fostering a culture of safety and excellence in care delivery.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, reducing potential complications during recovery phases.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Reduced complications through consistent assessment of pain levels and administration of appropriate medications.
- Mentored new PACU nurses in best practices for post-anesthesia care, contributing to an improved skill set across the unit.
ICU Nurse
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
Mechanicsville, VA
08.2011 - 03.2016
- Administered critical care treatments and medications per established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying and responding to changes in condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, improving understanding of treatment options.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted training sessions on advanced cardiac life support techniques for nursing staff.
- Developed and implemented process improvements for patient safety and workflow efficiency.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient care standards.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections in the ICU setting.
- Mentored new ICU nurses, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance their professional growth and development.
- Continuously expanded clinical knowledge base through participation in educational workshops, seminars, and conferences related to critical care nursing.
- Administered life-saving treatments to critically ill patients, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
Richmond, Va
06.2007 - 08.2011
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal recovery in Step Down Unit.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, promoting self-management and health literacy.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, ensuring timely interventions and adjustments in care strategies.
- Led training sessions for new nurses on protocols, enhancing team performance and patient safety standards.
- Utilized electronic health record systems efficiently for accurate documentation and seamless communication among caregivers.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances and emergent situations on the step-down unit while maintaining composure under pressure and providing high-quality care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2014
Skills
- Anesthesia recovery
- Patient recovery assessments
- Patient education
- Airway management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Preoperative preparation
- Discharge planning
- Post-anesthesia care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
Timeline
PACU Nurse
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Hospital
03.2016 - Current
ICU Nurse
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
08.2011 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
06.2007 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University