Gail Smith Brown
Decatur,USA
Summary
I have over 18 years of experience in the area of nursing. I have worked medical surgical nursing, infusion therapy, medical telemetry, oncology and infusion, orthopedic units, emergency medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, outpatient infusion therapy and Covid19 icu contracts
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Amnhealthcare Emory Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System With AMN Healthcare
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked Multiple Contracts, Two in the ICU Department and One in the Medical Telemetry department and in the Cardiac Stepdown Unit
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions. Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care, and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Postpartum and NICU Nurse
Prime Healthcare
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Provide comprehensive care to postpartum mothers, including monitoring vital signs, assessing uterine involution, and managing postpartum complications.
- Assist with breastfeeding education and support.
- Educate mothers on newborn care, including feeding, hygiene, and safety measures.
- Provide specialized care to premature or ill newborns in the NICU.
- Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and assist with procedures as directed by the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including neonatologists and respiratory therapists, to develop and implement care plans.
- Conduct thorough assessments of mothers and infants, identifying any deviations from normal health.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2013 - 05.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions. Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care, and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist.
Agency Nurse
Phoenix Staffing
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Administered individualized nursing care, applying simple and complex techniques and processes specific to needs of patient.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals
Staff Nurse
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
05.2010 - 09.2017
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Arranged placement of new patient admissions and transfers according to clinical standards and guidelines.
- Provided emotional support for patients receiving physically taxing treatments.
- Obtained and followed physician recommendations for both inpatient and outpatient care depending on diagnosed recovery process.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
Staff Nurse
Grady Healthcare
03.2003 - 09.2014
- Surgical Trauma Stepdown Unit
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Arranged placement of new patient admissions and transfers according to clinical standards and guidelines.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
- Provided emotional support for patients receiving physically taxing treatments.
- Delivered initial treatment for patients with fractures and bone breaks ranging in severity.
- Obtained and followed physician recommendations for both inpatient and outpatient care depending on diagnosed recovery process.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Education
Biology
Clark Atlanta University
AtlantaNo Degree - RN BSN Nursing
South College
Knoxville, TNLicensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA12.2002
High School Diploma - undefined
GW Carver High School
Atlanta, GA06.1983
Skills
- Critical Care
- Planning
- FourGen Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) Tools
- Oncology
- Intravenous Infusions
- Internal Medicine
- Nursing Care
- Nursing Process
- Respiration
- Infection Control
- Medical Equipment
- Prioritization
- Collections
- Team Nursing
- Team Building
- Rehabilitation
- Blood Pressure
- Sterile Techniques
- Total Patient Care
- Telemetry
- Statistics
- Management
- Nursing
- Disease Management
- Medication Administration
- Surgical Nursing
- Vital Statistics
- Diagnostic Tests
- Pediatrics
- Patient Assessment
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Infusions
- Narcotics
- Emergency Medicine
- Vital Signs
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Home Care
- Infection
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System With AMN Healthcare
10.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Nurse
Amnhealthcare Emory Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Postpartum and NICU Nurse
Prime Healthcare
02.2022 - 09.2023
Agency Nurse
Phoenix Staffing
08.2020 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2013 - 05.2022
Staff Nurse
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
05.2010 - 09.2017
Staff Nurse
Grady Healthcare
03.2003 - 09.2014
Biology
Clark Atlanta University
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Southern Crescent Technical College
High School Diploma - undefined
GW Carver High School
No Degree - RN BSN Nursing
South College
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