Heather Brown
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong background in ICU protocols, emergency response, and patient advocacy. Committed to delivering high-quality care while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lee Health System
Fort Myers, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, facilitating rapid interventions to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement patient care plans that address complex medical needs.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and health management strategies.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, serving as a liaison among patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication.
Registered Nurse
Lee Health
Fort myers, FL
06.2013 - 09.2022
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on protocols and procedures, enhancing team readiness and patient care.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families, fostering trust and easing anxiety during difficult times.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edison State College
Fort Myers, FL12-2012
Skills
- Critical care management
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- ICU protocols
- Bedside procedures
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Stroke management
- Stroke management
Accomplishments
- Given plaque from patient for saving his life
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association Expires: 07/31/2026
- CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Expires: 07/31/206
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lee Health System
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lee Health
06.2013 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edison State College