Gina Brady
Slidell,LA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination, excelling in critical care and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through complex problem-solving and compassionate care. Skilled in medication administration and triage, consistently delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments while fostering effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Slidell Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Expedited patient admission into the PACU through rapid assessment of vital signs upon arrival from surgeries.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities related to PACU nursing practice.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Slidell Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse - Hospice
Concerned Care Home Health and Hospice
10.2020 - 03.2021
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- 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.
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Greenbriar Community Care Center
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Oversaw infection control measures within the unit to minimize occurrences of healthcare-associated infections among residents and staff members.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, leading efforts to enhance overall resident experience within the facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for improved resident outcomes and streamlined processes.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing clinical protocols and guidelines.
- Performed Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments to develop individualized care plans, to determine Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, and to monitor the quality of care provided in the facility
Registered Nurse Case Manager
St Bernard Parish Hospital
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advocated for patients'' rights, facilitating access to necessary services and resources within the community.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Utilized Interqual and Milliman guidelines to ensure appropriate admission qualifications
Registered Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital
06.2010 - 05.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored for side effects or adverse reaction requiring intervention.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by delivering prompt and accurate care in life-threatening situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mt San Jacinto College
Menifee, CA06-2009
Skills
- Direct Patient care to include: assessment, care planning, medication and IV administration, patient education, and discharge planning
- Complex Problem-solving, critical thinking,
- Triage
- EMR/EHR: Epic, Meditech, Paragon
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Critical care
- IV setup
- High level of autonomy
- Obtaining vitals
- Vaccine administration
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Acute Cardiopulmonary Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Slidell Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Slidell Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse - Hospice
Concerned Care Home Health and Hospice
10.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Greenbriar Community Care Center
11.2018 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse Case Manager
St Bernard Parish Hospital
06.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital
06.2010 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mt San Jacinto College