Ebony Brown
Summary
With a proven track record I excel in delivering compassionate, holistic nursing care and implementing evidence-based interventions. My expertise in medication and IV administration, coupled with a strong clinical judgment, has significantly improved patient outcomes. I'm known for my empathy towards patients and families, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sage LTAC
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by performing comprehensive assessments and promptly addressing concerns.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs closely, identifying potential complications in a timely manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of nursing best practices through continued professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, or online courses.
- Assisted physicians during rounds by presenting accurate patient information and discussing treatment options.
- Evaluated patients'' responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Heart of Hospice
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
- Promoted an environment conducive to open communication among staff members regarding complex cases or challenging situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
DaVita
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive electronic health records for all patients under care, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare team members and continuity of care across shifts.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed complex patient caseloads with varying acuity levels, effectively prioritizing care needs and allocating resources as necessary.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12-2013
High School Diploma -
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Baton Rouge, LA05-2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sage LTAC
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
08.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Heart of Hospice
05.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
DaVita
05.2017 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A&M College
High School Diploma -
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
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