Jan Brazda
Lakeside
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with years experience caring for patients within critical care/OR/ and PACU setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Resident Care Manager
Logan Health-Brendan House
Kalispell
12.2022 - Current
- Identified potential medical concerns for residents. Coordination with providers and therapy to meet patient goals for safe discharge.
- Staff development to meet SNF quality measures for Medicare.
- Chart audits for MDS certifications to meet requirements for Medicare payment.
Perianesthesia Manager
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
Kalispell
09.2003 - 11.2021
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
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Flathead Outpatient Surgery Center
Kalispell
03.1992 - 09.2003
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
RN, Critical Care
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
Kalispell
12.1992 - 03.2003
- Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
- 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.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO03.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN06.1983
Skills
- Policy updates
- Clinical management
- Schedule coordination
- Nursing and physician peer review
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Timeline
RN Resident Care Manager
Logan Health-Brendan House
12.2022 - Current
Perianesthesia Manager
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
09.2003 - 11.2021
RN, Critical Care
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
12.1992 - 03.2003
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Flathead Outpatient Surgery Center
03.1992 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rochester Community And Technical College