Hannah Brooks
Millbrook,AL
Summary
Registered Nurse with over ten years of experience in diverse healthcare settings, including acute rehab and cardiovascular intensive care. Proven ability to deliver comprehensive patient care and conduct rapid, accurate assessments under pressure. Strong collaborator with healthcare teams, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and coordination. Recognized for adaptability, strong work ethic, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Montgomery, AL
06.2024 - Current
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Contract Registered Nurse
Jackson Hospital
Montgomery, AL
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Montgomery, AL
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse
Medical Staffing Solutions
Birmingham, AL
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery, AL
02.2015 - 01.2022
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Troy Montgomery
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Medical evaluation
- Lab result interpretation
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preventative Health
- Intravenous Therapy
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Patient education and counseling
- Family and patient support
- Strong medical ethic
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Unit administration
- Ventilator care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
References
Deana Watson
Baptist Medical Center South
Charge Nurse
Deanarmathis@gmail.com
Melissa McLaughlin
Encompass Health Nursing Supervisor
334-429-0380
Patricia Healy
Encompass Health
Registered Nurse
ClaireHealy143@gmail.com
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Assessment - Executed full patient assessments, including NG and G tubes, Hemodynamic monitoring.
- Reporting - Prepared regular charts on patient's health related history, medication restrictions and allergies.
- Patient Care - Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients. Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, CABG, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
- Patient Education - Educated patients about medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Contract Registered Nurse
Jackson Hospital
03.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Medical Staffing Solutions
03.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center South
02.2015 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Troy Montgomery
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