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Heather Brooks

New Tazewell,TN

Summary

With my Bachelors in Nursing I am still a new nurse with just a year and half of work experience post graduating. Works well with healthcare team, excels in multitasking situations, and communicates well with staff/clients/and family. I am a hands on learner who is highly motivated to do my job and provide quality care to each individual client. Received letters of recommendations from professors and my past employers have nothing but great words about me. Possesses a compassionate demeanor and will go above and beyond to meet expectations. Will perform any task given to me without any complaints and will be honored for an opportunity with your company.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BSN

Cherokee Health Systems
Knoxville, TN
07.2021 - 01.2023
  • My main position at the company was 5 days a week Monday through Friday. I worked as a medical nurse Monday through Wednesday then as Behavioral Health Nurse every Thursday and Friday.
  • While in Behavioral Health i worked over the telephone often communicating Doctor orders, prescription refills, and more with patients.
  • I also worked in all different fields of nursing including (Behavioral Health, Cardio, Orthopedics, GYN, Medical/Urgent Care, MAT Clinic Rehabilitation Pediatrics, etc.)
  • I trained in all the fields above to be familiar with all aspects of the nursing field as well as trained in laborites/Injections.
  • Performed daily duties to my highest level of abilities and education.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Listened to my patients needs and address any concerns or questions they may had.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • No matter how challenging the task I will take it on and get it done without complaint.

Nursing Student

ETSU (Morristown Hamblen Medical Center)
Morristown
05.2020 - 11.2020
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
  • Performed tasks assigned to me by my preceptor within my scope of practice such as medication/injection administration, assisting with bedside procedures, performed EKGs, assisted with cast applications, learned how to initiate IV tubing, performed blood draws and IV insertion, gained experience with trauma clients, and assisted with client documentation in EMR
  • Virtual clinicals included all specialties from pediatrics, mental health, obstetrics, medical surgical, geriatrics, pharmacology, etc
  • In-house clinicals I performed on the med surge unit
  • Preceptorship I performed in the ER.

TCAT Morristown
Morristown
05.2019 - 12.2019
  • In house clinicals performed at Claiborne Medical Center in the ICU unit and Claiborne Medical Nursing Home
  • In house clinicals performed at Middlesboro ARH Hospital in the Cardiac Cath Lab and the ob/pediatric unit
  • Managed client care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and patient assessments
  • Assisted with toileting needs of client
  • Assisted in medication administration and stocking of supplies in rooms
  • Learned how charting and client documentation works
  • Assisted the healthcare team with tasks that needed to be performed that was within my scope of practice.

Personal Assistant

Cumberland Mountain Industries
Tazewell
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Assisted with basic needs of one client within their home
  • Transported client to and from Cumberland Mountain Industries residential work facility, doctor appointments, hair salon, visiting friends and family, grocery store, etc
  • Assisted client with toileting needs
  • Filled out paperwork daily on schedule and client daily activities
  • Assisted other staff members if needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Nursing -

East Tennessee State University
12.2020

LPN Certification: Nursing -

College of Applied Technology
04.2019

Prerequisite Classes -

Walter State Community College

High School Diploma -

Claiborne High School

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assistance
  • BLS Certification
  • Patient Bathing Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Patient Assessments
  • Collecting vitals Patient and family advocacy
  • Intravenous therapy
  • EMR / EHR
  • Strong clinical judgment Quick learner, trainable, and highly motivational
  • Great Patient communication skills
  • Excels in multitasking
  • Excellent Telephone communication skills

Personal Information

Title: BSN/RN

Languages

English
Professional

Certification

  • I was previously certified in CPR since I have been off from work I have not renewed it again.

Timeline

BSN

Cherokee Health Systems
07.2021 - 01.2023

Nursing Student

ETSU (Morristown Hamblen Medical Center)
05.2020 - 11.2020

TCAT Morristown
05.2019 - 12.2019

Personal Assistant

Cumberland Mountain Industries
08.2015 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science: Nursing -

East Tennessee State University

LPN Certification: Nursing -

College of Applied Technology

Prerequisite Classes -

Walter State Community College

High School Diploma -

Claiborne High School

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