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Ginger Brown

Southaven,MS

Summary

Proven track record in delivering exceptional patient care and achieving positive outcomes, as demonstrated during my tenure at Magnolia Regional Hospital. Skilled in medication and IV administration, I excel in high-pressure environments, showcasing critical thinking and effective communication. Certified in ACLS/BLS and NIHSS stroke certified.

I have history of working in the emergency department at Methodist Lebonheur Hospital in 2007-2009. Along with over 10 years experience working as a charge nurse on a medical surgical/telemetry unit at Alliance Healthcare in Holly Springs, MS when my children were growing up. 1998-2008. I also worked as an MDS nurse and home health nurse in 1996-1998 after having my first child. Most of my career choices have been arranged around my two boys growing up and child care. I have lost my oldest in 2018, and my youngest is now grown and on his own. I am divorced and looking to find a position to retire.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse -medical Surgical Unit /step Down

Magnolia Regional Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Provided care for septic patients, respiratory care including stabilized tracheotomies, ileostomy, and colostomy care. Pre-post cardiac cathirization care. Including femoral/radial insertion sites. T-Band care. Heparin infusions, anti-arrhythmic drips with set parameters. Respiratory infections, bipap-c-pap, pre-post hemodialysis patients.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Lrs Healthcare-Jackson Madison County Hospital
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • This unit was all monitored beds, mostly treating acute respiratory infections, along with cardiac patients, and medical surgical overflow. Heparin and anti-arrhythmic drips used within parameters. Monitored pre-post cardiac cath patients. I am also familar with T Bands.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Managed a ratio of 1:8 patients. Provided generalized care from wound care, chronic illness awaiting placement, blood transfusions, pre-post general surgery, Transfused, blood products, heparin, and cardiac drips with parameters. pre-post hemo/parental dialysis patients.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St. Francis Hospital Bartlett
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
  • Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
  • Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • 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.
  • Streamlined emergency department operations, reducing supply waste and optimizing resource use.
  • Administered emergency medications to stabilize patients, improving chances for recovery.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Frequently treated patient's in respiratory distress, cardiac distress, acute MI's, Acute Strokes, Head trauma, MVA's, Sepsis, hypovolemic shock,fluid overload.

Registered Nurse

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • 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.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Adminstered care to chronically ill patients received from a trauma units awaiting long term placement. colostomy care, ileostomy care, foley catheter care. Tracheostomy care, wound care, and pre-post hemo diaylsis care.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Jackson Madison County General Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
  • Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
  • Administered emergency medications to stabilize patients, improving chances for recovery.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • NIHSS stroke certified, current in ALS/BLS through 2026. Familiar with treating broken limbs, respiratory distress acute and chronic, anti-arrythmia drips, treating acute MI's, cath lab protocol, assault victims, overdose, and acute mva's, head trauma's. preserving for organ transplant if team and family agree.

Registered Nurse Traveler

Life Point Bolivar Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Maintained a safe and hygienic environment for patients through strict adherence to infection control protocols.
  • Educated patients on disease management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments, identifying changes in condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
  • Responded efficiently to critical situations, applying life-saving interventions under pressure while maintaining composure.
  • Managed complex medical conditions such as diabetes or heart failure using advanced clinical skills gained from continuing education courses.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, minimizing adverse reactions or errors.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Rural hospital, worked a medical surgical/telemetry unit. Treating acute and chronic illness. Aminstered iv abx's, wound care, and respiratory care as ordered. Heparin drips used, all cardiac drips were transferred to the icu.


Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit- Traveler

DHS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Treated medical surgical/telemetry patients, pre/post hem0'parental dialysis patients. Familiar with PICC line/Central line care, dressing changes, Flushes, and infection prevention. Foley catheter,ileostomy,colostomy,nephrostomy care.

Registered Nurse

NMMC
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Treated medical surgical patients, along with telemetry patients. Patient's varied from pre-post surgical patient's, pre-post hemo/parental dialysis patient's. Acute and chronically ill patient's. Wound care, Administered heparin drips and cardiac drips within certain set rates and stable conditions. Piccline,central line, ostomy care. IV antibiotic treatments.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Methodist Germantown Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2020
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Treated patient's pre -post surgery
  • treated post TURPS
  • Care of nephrostomy tubes, foley catheters, ileostomies,colostomies, urostomies.
  • Post surgical care of orthopedic patients, including the use of post epidural and ketamine pain management.
  • Tranfusion of blood products, NG tubes, incision care.

Registered Nurse

OR Nurses Nationwide- Methodist Hospitals
10.2015 - 11.2018
  • 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.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Worked mostly medical surgical/tele units, with orthopedic patients.
  • Also, treated bariatric surgical patients.
  • Treated acute and chronically ill patients.
  • Familiar with picc line, central line care, infection prevention.
  • I worked part time with OR at Methodist while working full time at Tippah County Hospital.

Registered Nurse

Tippah County Hospital
10.2015 - 11.2018
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Due to small hospital and rural location would float as needed to the ER when needed. Also, was house supervisor for awhile on night shift.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS
06.1996

Skills

Medication and IV administration

Medication Administration

Direct Patient Care

Patient Assessments

ACLS/BLS certified

NHISS stroke certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse -medical Surgical Unit /step Down

Magnolia Regional Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Lrs Healthcare-Jackson Madison County Hospital
02.2024 - 04.2024

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto
08.2023 - 11.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St. Francis Hospital Bartlett
08.2022 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
05.2022 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Jackson Madison County General Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022

Registered Nurse Traveler

Life Point Bolivar Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit- Traveler

DHS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2021 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse

NMMC
12.2020 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Methodist Germantown Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2020

Registered Nurse

OR Nurses Nationwide- Methodist Hospitals
10.2015 - 11.2018

Registered Nurse

Tippah County Hospital
10.2015 - 11.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northwest Mississippi Community College

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