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Esther Brazin

Louisville,KY

Summary

Pain Management APRN with a proven track record specializing in chronic and acute pain management and injection therapy. Adept at leveraging radiology diagnostics and psychiatry to enhance patient wellness. Renowned for reliability and being a self-directed educator, consistently achieving improved patient outcomes through innovative treatment plans. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pain Management APRN

Pain Management Center of Kentucky
12.2023 - Current

Evaluate and treat pain patients to support health and wellness approach. Manage patients with chronic, acute pain, neuropathic, rheumatologic, spine, migraine headaches, cancer, oral and maxillofacial pain. Medical care provided with the goal of optimizing drug therapy and improving therapeutic outcomes for patients whom are in chronic and acute pain.

Injection and procedures to help reduce inflammation and decrease pain to a particular ares of the body: Trigger point injections, Joint injections including knees, hip, shoulders. Botox for migraine Headaches, Occipital Nerve blocks; hydaluronate injections for knee Osteoarthritis.

Management of intrathecal pain pumps and Neurostimulators both Medtronic and St. Jude products.

support all documentation with Electronic medical system ( EMR) and E- prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS).

  • Assisted patients in developing coping strategies to manage their pain more effectively, leading to improved overall functioning and quality of life.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices in pain management nursing care, improving overall patient outcomes.
  • Advocated for patients'' rights within the healthcare system, ensuring they received appropriate care for optimal results in managing their chronic or acute pain conditions.
  • Streamlined documentation of patient progress, ensuring accurate records and facilitating communication among medical professionals.
  • Developed expertise in administering various types of pain medications, including opioids and non-opioid analgesics, ensuring optimal dosage for each individual patient''s needs.

Registered Nurse/Relief House Supervisor

U of L Health Peace Hospital
07.2010 - 12.2023
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • 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.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Spalding University
Louisville, KY
01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN
05.2015

Skills

  • chronic and acute pain management 
  • Injection therapy 
  • Radiology diagnostics
  • Psychiatry and mental health
  • cardiac care 
  • Diabetes and nutrition treatments
  • Self-directed
  • Intrathecal pumps and neurostimulator
  • Educator
  • Reliable
  • Preceptor


Certification

  • Current American Nurses Credentialing Center ( ANCC ) certification number 2011002035
  • Family Nurse Practitioner license number 3015635
  • NPI 1912597899
  • Registered Nurse license number , since 2010
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2010 to present
  • Basic Life Support certification 2010 to present
  • DEA license active #MB8507367
  • current member of American Academy of nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Timeline

Pain Management APRN

Pain Management Center of Kentucky
12.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse/Relief House Supervisor

U of L Health Peace Hospital
07.2010 - 12.2023

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Spalding University

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Indiana University Southeast
Esther Brazin