Gaynor Brinson
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 17 years of nursing experience. Objectives : Proactive, highly experienced individual seeking a position as a Registered Nurse, that enables the use of clinical knowledge in critical care, exceptional communication skills and team-oriented mindset to elevate patient care and to support this organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Travel Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (Float Pool)
Novant Health, Presbyterian Medical Center
12.2019 - 10.2022
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Staff RN (IMCU)
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Travel RN (ICU)
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Providing education and support to patients and family members.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
Staff Nurse ICU
Atrium Health University City
11.2016 - 11.2017
- 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.
- Participated in nurse departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Registered Nurse IMCU
Atrium Health Presbyterian
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Follow all hospital protocols, regulations and infection control procedures.
- Administers all treatments and medications and maintains complete, accurate records of assessments and nursing care.
- Document patient information from interviews and prepare them for surgical procedures.
- Provide education regarding diagnosis and disease process.
- Provide incisional wound care, dressing changes for post-operative patients.
- Monitor drainage placements and record accurate input/outputs.
Staff Registered Nurse, (MICU)
The University Hospital
01.2004 - 06.2015
- Assess needs of Patients', families, and communities, including assessment of to identify potential health or safety problems.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE
Jersey City, NJ09.2016
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE - NURSING
MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
Montclair, NJ06.2002
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient education
- Infection Control
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Education
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Client Satisfaction
- Withdrawal Symptom
- Facility Policies and Procedures
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden
Timeline
ICU Travel Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (Float Pool)
Novant Health, Presbyterian Medical Center
12.2019 - 10.2022
Staff RN (IMCU)
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
03.2018 - 01.2020
Travel RN (ICU)
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
06.2017 - 02.2018
Staff Nurse ICU
Atrium Health University City
11.2016 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse IMCU
Atrium Health Presbyterian
09.2015 - 11.2016
Staff Registered Nurse, (MICU)
The University Hospital
01.2004 - 06.2015
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE - NURSING
MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
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