Ellen Brown
Coats,NC
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Infection Preventionist
Harnett Health
Dunn, NC
10.2019 - Current
- Infection Preventionist: Infection Preventionist for health system of 2 acute care hospitals and 11 outpatient clinics.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Worked to implement emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
- Oversaw committees, investigations and surveillance focused on preventing High Consequence Pathogen outbreaks such as Covid-19.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections.
Multiple Roles: RN
Harnett Health
Dunn, NC
01.2011 - 10.2019
- Administrative Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse
- Completed patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff.
- Assessed patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds in all areas of hospital.
- Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
- Direct administrative and operational oversight for 2 acute care hospitals, providing guidance and leadership to over employees across all departments.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
ACTT Regional Nurse
Mental Health Association of NC/ Easter Seals UCP
Lillington, NC
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Sole nurse for 5 county area of NC
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Med-Surg Intensive Care RN
Johnston Health
, NC
05.2009 - 09.2009
- Monitored patients' status, life support measures and equipment operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate care for adult, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Betsy Johnson Hospital
Dunn, NC
02.2007 - 05.2009
- Per Diem /Float Pool
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Relieved units such as outpatient surgery, emergency department, CCU, med-surg with skilled nursing services.
Neurosurgical ICU RN
WakeMed Health
Raleigh, NC
11.1998 - 02.2007
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Teamed on trauma, surgical and medical interventions involving head and spinal cord injuries, neurosurgical, multi-system trauma and neuro-medical intensive care.
Home Health RN Case Manager
St Joseph's Home Health Agency
Dunn, NC
08.1995 - 03.1996
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Emergency Department RN
Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
09.1992 - 08.1995
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions
Emergency Department RN Charge
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
01.1991 - 09.1992
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Hematology Oncology RN
Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Long Term Care RN
Adams and Kinton Nursing Home
Lillington, NC
11.1987 - 01.1989
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
UNC Hospitals
Chapel Hill, NC
06.1986 - 11.1987
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of patients and simultaneously provided bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
Emergency Department RN
Maria Parham Hospital
Henderson, NC
06.1985 - 06.1986
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Education
Additional Academics -
Associate of Science - Nursing
1985
Founding member and President of Student Nurses Association for 2 years.
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Best Practices and Standards
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Critical Thinking
- Operational Records Maintenance
Additional Information
Additional Skills and Information •RN License, 90931
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
RN Infection Preventionist - Harnett Health
10.2019 - Current
Multiple Roles: RN - Harnett Health
01.2011 - 10.2019
ACTT Regional Nurse - Mental Health Association of NC/ Easter Seals UCP
09.2009 - 01.2011
Med-Surg Intensive Care RN - Johnston Health
05.2009 - 09.2009
Float Pool Staff Nurse - Betsy Johnson Hospital
02.2007 - 05.2009
Neurosurgical ICU RN - WakeMed Health
11.1998 - 02.2007
Home Health RN Case Manager - St Joseph's Home Health Agency
08.1995 - 03.1996
Emergency Department RN - Rex Hospital
09.1992 - 08.1995
Emergency Department RN Charge - Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
01.1991 - 09.1992
Hematology Oncology RN - Rex Hospital
01.1989 - 01.1991
Long Term Care RN - Adams and Kinton Nursing Home
11.1987 - 01.1989
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - UNC Hospitals
06.1986 - 11.1987
Emergency Department RN - Maria Parham Hospital
06.1985 - 06.1986
East Carolina University, Campbell University, Johnston Community College - Additional Academics,
Central Carolina Community College - Associate of Science, Nursing
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