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Jasmine Carrington-Brannon

Jasmine Carrington-Brannon

San Antonio

Summary

  • Provide care to patients in hospitals, clinics, occupational health units, homes, schools and communities. Consult and advise nurses who provide direct care to patients. Promote better health practices, teaching and performing research in one or more phases of the field of nursing.
  • Experienced with nursing education and clinical instruction, creating dynamic learning environment for students. Utilizes effective teaching methodologies to ensure comprehensive understanding of nursing practices. Knowledge of curriculum development and student assessment, contributing to academic and professional growth of future nurses.
  • Experienced nursing educator with robust background in clinical practice and academic instruction. Skilled in curriculum development, patient care, and clinical supervision. Strong focus on collaboration with healthcare teams, adapting to evolving needs, and achieving measurable outcomes. Known for reliability, leadership, and fostering supportive learning environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Nursing Instructor

Hallmark University
07.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated learning and learner development by delivering evidence-based instruction to nursing students, integrating didactic, simulation, and clinical practice to enhance critical thinking and patient care competencies.
  • Applied assessment and evaluation strategies, including formative and summative assessments, competency check-offs, and patient care simulations to measure student proficiency and program effectiveness.
  • Developed, implemented, and evaluated curriculum for foundational and advanced nursing courses, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in healthcare education.
  • Provided hands-on instruction in clinical and laboratory settings, guiding students in mastering nursing fundamentals, patient assessments, medication administration, and emergency response protocols.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, fostering effective student engagement, collaboration with faculty, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
  • Adapted rapidly to diverse learning needs and evolving healthcare environments, ensuring that students received comprehensive, up-to-date training to excel in clinical practice.
  • Courses Taught:
  • MDCA1313 – Medical Terminology: Instructed students on medical vocabulary, root words, prefixes, and suffixes to enhance clinical documentation and interdisciplinary communication.
  • VN-107-NUR – Vocational Nursing Fundamentals: Covered basic nursing principles, patient safety, infection control, and therapeutic communication strategies.
  • VN-107L-LAB – VN Fundamental Lab: Supervised hands-on laboratory training, teaching students to perform patient assessments, vital sign monitoring, wound care, and medication administration.
  • VN-116-NUR – Medical-Surgical Nursing: Delivered in-depth instruction on pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic conditions, preparing students for hospital and outpatient clinical rotations.

Registered Nurse

Christus Santa Rosa
02.2023 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-stress telemetry unit, managing a daily caseload of six acutely ill patients with cardiac, neurological, and multi-system conditions.
  • Functioned as Charge Nurse and Preceptor, overseeing unit operations, patient flow, and staff assignments to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adherence to hospital protocols.
  • Mentored and trained new nurses, providing guidance, education, and performance evaluation to support professional development and ensure competency in telemetry and critical care nursing.
  • Conducted rapid patient assessments, recognizing patient acuity levels (emergent, urgent, semi-urgent, or routine) and initiating appropriate interventions and treatment plans.
  • Performed EKGs, accuchecks, and diabetic foot exams to assist in early detection and management of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders.
  • Provided comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic conditions, including Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Diabetes, Cancer, Kidney Failure, Hypertension, and Severe Wounds.
  • Managed admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring seamless care coordination, effective handoffs, and accurate documentation.
  • Administered medications via oral, injection, gastric tube, and IV routes, including safe administration of blood products, following strict infection control and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, ensuring that procedures and treatments were completed efficiently to meet patient discharge goals.
  • Provided patient and family education, counseling, and health promotion, empowering patients to manage acute and chronic illnesses effectively.
  • Delivered compassionate emotional support to patients and families during times of distress, fostering a healing and supportive environment.
  • Resolved conflicts and addressed patient concerns daily, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking, empathy, and customer service skills.
  • Recognized for excellence in patient-centered care, awarded Patient Experience Champion – October 2023.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Distinctive Home & Health care, Reid Clinic Flight Medicine
05.2019 - 08.2024
  • Performed comprehensive clinical diagnostic testing, including SNELL vision tests, visual acuity assessments, field of vision, color vision, depth perception evaluations, lift testing, spirometry, EKGs, and tympanometry to support occupational health and physical readiness evaluations.
  • Collected, documented, and reviewed medical histories and clinical findings, ensuring accurate records for physical examinations and early detection of potential health concerns.
  • Ensured clinic readiness by maintaining fully stocked exam rooms and ensuring equipment availability, optimizing workflow efficiency and provider support.
  • Coordinated with specialty clinics to schedule Basic Military Training (BMT) firefighter physicals, ensuring timely clearances and medical readiness.
  • Scheduled patient appointments, ordered necessary labs, and ensured proper follow-up care, streamlining patient flow and minimizing delays in care delivery.
  • Served as a liaison between multiple healthcare entities, including Trainee Health, Public Health, Deployment Health, specialty clinics, and base organizations, to deliver mission-critical health services efficiently.
  • Facilitated timely referrals for radiographic imaging, specialty consultations, and additional diagnostic studies, ensuring patients received comprehensive and appropriate care.
  • Managed and maintained tracking logs for the Guaranteed Training Enlistment Program (GTEP) for firefighter candidates, ensuring compliance with federal and military health regulations.
  • Provided patient education and counseling on occupational health, disease prevention, and tuberculosis screening, supporting public health initiatives and regulatory compliance.
  • Optimized clinic scheduling through in-person, virtual, and telephonic consultations, ensuring efficient patient management while maintaining adherence to federal healthcare standards.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Abiding Home Health
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Delivered comprehensive patient-centered care to home-based long-term and short-term patients, ensuring continuity of care and optimal health outcomes.
  • Conducted rapid patient acuity assessments to determine the urgency of care (emergent, urgent, semi-urgent, or routine) and facilitated timely interventions to prevent complications.
  • Performed thorough medication reconciliation, identifying potential drug interactions, duplications, and contraindications to ensure patient safety and adherence to treatment regimens.
  • Provided individualized education and counseling to patients and families on disease processes, symptom management, interventions, and lifestyle modifications, promoting self-care and improved quality of life.
  • Maintained extensive documentation of patient progress, assessments, care plans, and interventions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and seamless care coordination.
  • Assessed home environments to recommend care delivery modifications, safety adaptations, and supportive resources, optimizing patient well-being and independence.
  • Performed advanced wound-care management, including assessment, dressing changes, infection control, and healing progression monitoring, to support optimal recovery and prevent complications.

Charge Nurse

The Fountains At Canterbury
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Led and supervised a team of 8 medical staff members in a high-demand 70-bed assisted living facility, ensuring efficient workflow, quality patient care, and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Provided advanced nursing care for residents with chronic conditions, including Diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Hypertension (HTN), ensuring comprehensive treatment and symptom management.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately via multiple routes, including oral, injection, gastric tubes, and other prescribed methods, ensuring proper dosage and patient response monitoring.
  • Performed detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, medication administration, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and seamless interdisciplinary communication.
  • Operated and monitored invasive medical equipment, including colostomy and gastrointestinal tubes, ensuring proper functionality and patient comfort.
  • Managed medication inventory, tracking expiration dates, refills, and ensuring proper storage and administration to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Provided training and mentorship to new hires, onboarding them in admissions, discharges, daily documentation, and facility protocols, enhancing staff competency and patient care quality.
  • Cross-trained in long-term care and skilled nursing units, stepping in as needed to ensure uninterrupted patient care and operational efficiency.

Charge Nurse

Cheyenne Healthcare
05.2015 - 09.2017
  • Led and supervised a team of 4 medical staff members in a fast-paced, 30-bed long-term care and skilled nursing unit, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care for patients with chronic and complex conditions, including Diabetes, Cancer, Kidney Failure, Hypertension (HTN), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and severe wounds.
  • Administered medications via multiple routes, including oral, injection, gastric tubes, and other prescribed methods, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.
  • Performed critical medical procedures, including urinary catheterization, wound vacuum therapy (Wound Vac), and diabetic wound care, promoting wound healing and infection prevention.
  • Documented detailed patient assessments, interventions, medication administration, and responses to treatment, ensuring seamless coordination with physicians and compliance with medical standards.
  • Operated and monitored invasive medical equipment, including colostomy and gastrointestinal tubes, ensuring proper function, patient comfort, and effective treatment.
  • Managed medication inventory, monitoring expiration dates and refills to ensure continuous availability and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Trained and mentored new nursing staff, providing education on admissions, discharges, daily administrative duties, and facility protocols, ensuring high standards of patient care and compliance.
  • Cross-trained in long-term care and skilled nursing, filling in as needed to maintain operational efficiency and optimal patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Antonio College
San Antonio, Texas
12.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

San Antonio College
San Antonio, Texas
12.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Francis Tuttle
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
12.2014

Skills

  • Acute Telemetry
  • Home Health Nursing
  • Nursing Education
  • Clinical Instruction
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Mentoring
  • Staff Development
  • Leadership
  • Team Coordination
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Medication Administration
  • Pharmacological Expertise
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Early Intervention
  • Teaching experience
  • Clinical expertise
  • Community engagement
  • Multicultural competence
  • Student mentoring
  • Curriculum development
  • Clinical instruction
  • Online teaching
  • Continuing education
  • Clinical supervision
  • Assessment strategies
  • Academic advising
  • Accreditation standards
  • Medical/surgical nursing
  • Feedback provision
  • Evidence-based teaching
  • Classroom assessment techniques
  • Course evaluation
  • Committee involvement

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Texas Compact License, 12/31/25
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse, Texas Compact License, 12/31/25
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 12/31/25
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 12/31/25

Accomplishments

  • Clinical Instruction & Nursing Education, Designed and delivered curriculum for nursing courses. Applied assessment and evaluation strategies to measure student learning outcomes, ensuring competency in theoretical and practical nursing principles.
  • Acute & Chronic Patient Care Expertise, Provided evidence-based nursing care for patients with complex medical conditions, including Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Diabetes, Cancer, Kidney Failure, Hypertension, and Severe Wounds. Applied critical thinking skills to recognize patient acuity levels (emergent, urgent, semi-urgent, routine) and initiated appropriate interventions.
  • Advanced Diagnostic & Clinical Procedures, Performed and interpreted clinical diagnostic tests, including EKGs, accuchecks, diabetic foot exams, Snellen vision tests, visual acuity assessments, field of vision, color vision, depth perception, lift testing, spirometry, and tympanometry. Ensured accurate documentation and timely reporting of results to physicians.
  • Medication Administration & Patient Safety, Safely administered medications via multiple routes, including oral, intravenous (IV), injections, gastric tubes, and blood transfusions. Conducted comprehensive medication reconciliation to prevent adverse drug interactions and ensure patient safety.
  • Interdisciplinary Coordination & Care Management, Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, social workers, and specialty clinics, to optimize patient care and discharge planning. Liaised with Trainee Health, Public Health, and Deployment Health units to coordinate mission-critical medical services.
  • Health Promotion & Patient Education, Delivered individualized and group health education programs, including tuberculosis screening and disease prevention counseling. Provided ongoing education to patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Leadership & Team Development, Served as charge nurse in high-pressure environments, managing nursing operations for a 70-bed assisted living facility and a 30-bed long-term care and skilled unit. Supervised, trained, and mentored teams of up to 8 medical staff members, ensuring adherence to quality care standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Emergency & Specialty Care, Assisted in obtaining referrals to specialty clinics, coordinating radiographic and diagnostic studies, and ensuring firefighter clearance for medical examinations under the Guaranteed Training Enlistment Program (GTEP). Maintained meticulous tracking logs and facilitated completion of all paraprofessional aspects of initial firefighter examinations.
  • Patient-Centered & Trauma-Informed Care, Provided empathetic, high-quality nursing care, ensuring patient dignity and comfort during times of distress. Recognized for outstanding patient advocacy and awarded Patient Experience Champion (10/2023).
  • Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency, Maintained optimal clinic scheduling through in-person, virtual, and telephonic consultations. Conducted comprehensive assessments of home-based patients, recommending tailored care delivery strategies to enhance patient outcomes and prevent hospital readmissions.
  • Wound Care & Specialized Procedures, Performed complex wound care management, including Wound Vac therapy, diabetic wound care, and urinary catheterization. Operated and monitored invasive medical equipment such as colostomy and gastrointestinal tubes, ensuring patient safety and proper function.
  • Training & Onboarding New Staff, Developed and implemented training programs for newly hired nurses, ensuring seamless integration into clinical workflows. Provided comprehensive education on admissions, discharges, daily administrative duties, and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • San Antonio Food Bank
  • St. John Baptist Church

Capabilities

  • Acute Telemetry, Monitored high-risk cardiac patients using advanced telemetry systems, detecting arrhythmias, ischemic changes, and vital sign fluctuations to prevent complications. Collaborated with cardiologists, intensivists, and emergency response teams to initiate appropriate interventions for myocardial infarctions, heart failure exacerbations, and arrhythmia management.
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing, Delivered comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient populations with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, diabetes, renal failure, sepsis, and post-operative recovery. Proficient in pain management, infection control, wound care, and interdisciplinary coordination to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Home Health Nursing, Conducted comprehensive home assessments to evaluate safety risks, patient mobility, and care plan adherence. Provided medication reconciliation, wound care management, patient education, and chronic disease management to prevent hospital readmissions.
  • Nursing Education & Clinical Instruction, Facilitated learning in clinical and classroom settings, educating nursing students, new graduates, and licensed nurses on best practices, patient safety, and evidence-based protocols. Developed and implemented curriculum strategies for foundational and specialized nursing courses, such as Medical-Surgical Nursing, Vocational Nursing Fundamentals, and Medical Terminology.
  • Exceptional Patient Care, Mentoring New Nurses, and Leading Medical Staff, Delivered high-quality, compassionate, and culturally competent nursing care, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and advocacy. Provided holistic nursing interventions tailored to individual patient needs, optimizing physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
  • Mentoring & Staff Development, Served as a preceptor and mentor for new nurses and nursing students, fostering clinical competence, confidence, and critical thinking skills. Developed orientation programs, educational resources, and skills workshops to accelerate professional growth.
  • Leadership & Team Coordination, Led nursing teams in fast-paced, high-acuity environments, ensuring efficient patient flow, resource allocation, and compliance with hospital/federal regulations. Delegated tasks effectively, promoted interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintained high-performance standards within healthcare units.
  • Clinical Assessment, Medication Administration, and Vital Sign Monitoring, Conducted systematic head-to-toe assessments, evaluating neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal functions to determine early signs of deterioration, sepsis, or organ failure.
  • Medication Administration & Pharmacological Expertise, Safely administered oral, intravenous (IV), intramuscular, subcutaneous, and gastric tube medications, ensuring accurate dosing, allergy screening, and adverse reaction monitoring. Specialized in IV infusion therapy, pain management protocols, and titration of vasoactive medications in telemetry settings.
  • Vital Sign Monitoring & Early Intervention, Utilized continuous monitoring systems to track blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and temperature trends, identifying early warning signs of hemodynamic instability. Responded rapidly to critical changes, initiating life-saving interventions and notifying healthcare providers promptly.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Adjunct Nursing Instructor

Hallmark University
07.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Christus Santa Rosa
02.2023 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Abiding Home Health
10.2021 - 02.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Distinctive Home & Health care, Reid Clinic Flight Medicine
05.2019 - 08.2024

Charge Nurse

The Fountains At Canterbury
11.2017 - 12.2018

Charge Nurse

Cheyenne Healthcare
05.2015 - 09.2017

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Francis Tuttle

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Antonio College

Associate of Science - Nursing

San Antonio College

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Full Time

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On-SiteHybrid

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Career advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company Retreats

Interests

Photography

Traveling

Reading

Hiking

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