Honey Brenton
Gilmer,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
TRMC
02.2013 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Used EPIC to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
RN Staff Nurse
Chambers Home Health
09.2010 - 01.2013
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
RN Nurse Manager
Healogics
09.2009 - 10.2010
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
RN Case Manager
TRMC
05.2004 - 08.2009
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
LVN Floor Nurse
TRMC
08.1999 - 05.2004
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX05.2004
LVN - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX05.1999
CNA - Nursing Assistance
CNA Certification Class
Gilmer, Texas07.1997
Skills
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Medical Assessments
- Care Plan Development
- Wound Care
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Setting Up Referrals
Timeline
RN Case Manager
TRMC
02.2013 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Chambers Home Health
09.2010 - 01.2013
RN Nurse Manager
Healogics
09.2009 - 10.2010
RN Case Manager
TRMC
05.2004 - 08.2009
LVN Floor Nurse
TRMC
08.1999 - 05.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community College
LVN - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community College
CNA - Nursing Assistance
CNA Certification Class
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