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Grace Brady

Sterling,VA

Summary

Graduate Fellow Nurse on a medical-oncology unit, providing care to a variety of patients with various conditions. In this role I have built critical thinking skills while caring for trauma patients, followed specified protocols monitoring post-surgical patients, and developed strong patient relationships with long-term oncology patients. Interested in pursing my clinical area of passion by moving into the maternal and infant care setting; While continuing to provide competent and safe care that considers the diversity of every patient.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

References provided upon request

Graduate Fellow Nurse

INOVA
11.2023 - Current
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.

Chiropractic Assistant

Ashburn Village Chiropractic
12.2019 - 12.2022
  • Created an efficient environment by assisting patients with diverse needs, gathering insurance information, and completing charts.
  • Balanced scheduling appointments in busy setting while prioritizing patient needs.
  • Answered phones to resolve patient inquiries, provide accurate and helpful information, and schedule future appointments.
  • Performed electric muscle stimulation using stem machine (TENS unit) and heating appropriately.
  • Collected information regarding payment such as insurance cards, personal information, and any other information pertinent to patient files or billing.
  • Guided patients to exam rooms and provided information regarding treatment plans.
  • Cleaned, organized, and refilled supplies in exam rooms and assessed medical equipment performance.
  • Trained several new staff members on appropriate procedures and current office policies.

Nanny

Private Care
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Safely transported children to and from their activities in a timely fashion in personal vehicle.
  • Prepared both snacks and meals for the children that met nutrition and allergy requirements.
  • Provided emotional support to children when they became upset and created a source of stability.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both playing and learning new skills.
  • Instructed technical swimming lessons and provided feedback to improve both skill and safety in the water.
  • Organized the home after activities and play times and encouraged children to participate in tidying to build good habits.
  • Developed positive relationships with the children to build individual and supportive bonds.

Home Health Aide

Private Home
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Performed housekeeping duties which included laundry, grocery lists, and other home duties that the client needed.
  • Assisted client with disability to allow independence and activity while in the home which promoted overall well-being.
  • Communicated with the client and client's family on their condition and provided health status updates regularly.
  • Preformed and documented vital signs at each visit and notified family of any abnormal values.
  • Developed a supportive and trusting bond between myself and the patient to create an atmosphere for patient healing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Radford University
Radford, VA
05.2023

Skills

  • Cooperative and Team-Oriented
  • Patient and Understanding
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Active Listening
  • Warm and Friendly
  • Clear Communication
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Proficient in EPIC Charting

Certification

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification CPR/AED and First Aid certified
  • DARS: Reporting Adult Abuse Neglect and Exploitation certified
  • Stewards of Children Training certified
  • SOAR for Healthcare certified
  • Motivational Interview certified
  • Intimate Partner Violence (IVP): Interprofessional Strategies for Prevention and Response certified
  • Creating Safe Scenes certified
  • Mental Health First Aid certified
  • SBIRT for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals certified
  • 500+ clinical hours

Clinical Experiences in:

  • Medical Surgical
  • Pediatrics
  • Intensive Care Units (ICU)
  • LDRP (Childbearing)
  • Gerontological (Long term care, Memory unit, assisted living)
  • Mental Health
  • Cardiac Monitoring Unit (CMU)
  • Community Nursing (School nursing, Hospice, and Wound Care Clinic)


Timeline

Graduate Fellow Nurse

INOVA
11.2023 - Current

Chiropractic Assistant

Ashburn Village Chiropractic
12.2019 - 12.2022

Nanny

Private Care
06.2019 - 08.2019

Home Health Aide

Private Home
10.2018 - 07.2019

References provided upon request

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Radford University

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