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Jennifer E. Brophy BSN RN

Hamden,CT

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse; Emergency Department

Yale New Haven Health System
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by efficiently triaging and prioritizing care in the Emergency Department.
  • Reduced wait times for patients through effective communication with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Provided high-quality clinical care to diverse patient populations, addressing acute medical conditions and injuries.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing empathetic support and clear explanations of treatment plans.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify emergent needs and initiate appropriate interventions promptly.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions of care between emergency department staff members during shift changes, ensuring seamless handoffs of responsibility.
  • Consistently provided culturally competent care to diverse patient populations, respecting individual beliefs and values while delivering exceptional nursing services.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues alike, contributing to a positive work atmosphere and enhanced team dynamics.

Clinical Nurse II; Emergency Department

Yale New Haven Health at Bridgeport Hospital
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses to manage patient's condition.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Clinical Nurse II; Main Operating Room

Yale New Haven Health at Bridgeport Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Perioperative Clinical Nurse II

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
03.2020 - 08.2022
  • Competently assume duties of circulating and scrub nurse roles throughout a variety of services for open, laparoscopic and DaVinci robotic surgeries including but not limited to: Thoracic, Colorectal, Gynecology, Head and Neck, Gastric Mixed Tumor, Urology and Brachy Therapy
  • Strict adherence to all institutional policies, procedures, safety standards and precautions
  • Ensure proper patient positioning for optimal surgical site exposure while utilizing appropriate positioning devices to maintain patient safety
  • Implement aseptic and sterile techniques and continuous monitoring of the sterile field
  • Proficient in best practice of application of prepping solutions
  • Gathering and prioritizing supplies/equipment necessary for the surgical procedure and according to surgeon preferences
  • Utilizing critical thinking skills in order to anticipate procedure conversions, emergent situations, and to otherwise produce smooth workflow
  • Practice excellent communication skills and teamwork
  • Assess and interview patients pre-operatively, addressing patient and family needs while providing culturally competent, patient centered care
  • Administering solutions and medications to the sterile field safely and vigilantly,
  • Using evidence-based practice resources for further education and evaluation of self-practice to deliver the best quality patient care
  • Adhere to count policy and maintain swift surveillance of the surgical field in prevention of retained foreign objects
  • Collecting specimens with accurate labeling and ensuring proper processing of each specimen
  • Accurate and proper documentation in electronic medical records and in physical chart throughout the surgery
  • Endoscopy Suite:
  • Cross trained to complete circulating and scrub nurse roles for upper and lower scopes (gastro and colonoscopies) with biopsies, stent placements and cauterizing
  • Competently provide coverage with safe patient care, accurate charting and maintaining efficient movement of the daily schedule, proactively managing add-on cases

Clinical Nurse I; OR and Covid Redeployment

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Redeployed to inpatient Covid-19 Oncology floors, for supportive care, one to one and Constant Care
  • Monitored 30 patients’ monitors, escalated changes to bedside nurses and alerted medical teams for end of life
  • Voluntarily worked in MSKCC Covid-19 Vaccine clinic for employees and patients administering Pfizer and Moderna EUA Covid-19 vaccines
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Facilitated patient and family education and counseling.

Professional Memberships

Nursing
03.2020 - Current
  • (AORN) Member
  • Oncology Nursing Society
  • American Nurses Association
  • Emergency Nurses Association
  • MSKCC Department of Nursing Perioperative Professional Development and Continuing Education Committee Member

Previous Work History

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
08.2009 - 03.2020
  • Senior Care Coordinator, Outpatient Operations, Department of Pediatrics Ambulatory Care Center and Pediatric Urgent Care Center [January 2018 – March 2020]
  • Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Pediatric Oncology Surgery, Dr. Michael P. LaQuaglia [June 2016 – January 2018]
  • Administrative Support Leader (Supervisor) Pediatric Day Hospital [March 2014 – June 2016]
  • Session Assistant I – III [August 2009 – March 2014]


Financial Corporate Account Coordinator – Account Executive

Stanton Crenshaw Communications
06.2005 - 03.2008
  • Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
  • Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
  • Developed brand media relations strategies that bolstered community awareness and knowledge.
  • Reported on press coverage recaps to determine areas for improvement.
  • Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public.
  • Cultivated strong corporate image and identity with clear branding.
  • Increased brand awareness through development and implementation of successful public relations campaigns.
  • Reviewed marketing materials and documents for brand accuracy and trending design.
  • Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
  • Built and strengthened industry partnerships to improve product placements, amplify coverage and maximize effectiveness of marketing strategies.
  • Created and implemented systems and processes for monitoring media coverage.
  • Wrote engaging and successful press releases to control information and public opinion.
  • Fostered positive relationships with key business journalists in national and trade publications.

Volunteer Work; EMT; Crew Chief; Lt of Operations

Central Park Medical Unit
03.2016 - 12.2018
  • Developed operational knowledge required to respond and organize an incident in the absence of the VP
  • Crew Chief on regular and specialty stand-by tours
  • Training of Probationary Members
  • 2017 NYC Marathon Post-Finish Line Team Leader
  • 2016 NYC Marathon Radio Dispatch from Command Center
  • Created and executed Incident Action Plans for large scale events requiring CPMU assistance
  • Established rapport with essential contacts within the public safety community
  • Provide life support services during medical emergencies on scene and enroute to the hospital.
  • Perform medical assessments for both trauma and medical emergencies within Central Park and provide care and transport to the sick and injured.
  • Obtain medical history of patients, complete accurate documentation, provides report/sign-out to receiving medical facility and staff.
  • Administer medication as stated in New York State EMT-B Protocols.
  • Interact with all patients and family members in a warm, caring and professional manner

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Fine Arts

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
05.2005

Skills

  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Medical and Nursing Coordination
  • Healthcare Ethics
  • Patient Management
  • HIPAA Protocol Adherence
  • Direct Nursing Care
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Patient Rights Advocacy
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Emergency Diagnostics
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Policy and Procedure Compliance
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Accurate Documentation

Certification

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Adult (Issued 1/10/2023 American Heart Association Basic Life Support, (CPR and AED) - Infant, Child and Adult (Issued: 10/2/2021) American Red Cross: Basic Life Support, BLS - Infant, Child and Adult (Issued: 8/3/2021) EMT-B, NY State #434758 (Original Issued: 8/2015; Expected re-certification September 2023) Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course – Successfully completed and certified (Issued February 3, 2023 – February 28, 2027) Mandated Reporter Training from New York State Office of Children and Family Services; Issued: 3/2019 Stop the Bleed: Tourniquet Training; Issued October 2018 FEMA Certifications: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials; Introduction to Incident Command Systems; National Incident Management Systems, An Introduction; Issued August, 2021 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Certifications: PeriOp 101 Certification Program Course Completion (AORN) Completion of DaVinci Intuitive Surgical Robotic XI System Modules Course Managing Oncologic Emergencies Course Completion Foundations of Oncology Course Completion Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program Completion

Timeline

Clinical Nurse; Emergency Department

Yale New Haven Health System
01.2024 - Current

Clinical Nurse II; Emergency Department

Yale New Haven Health at Bridgeport Hospital
12.2022 - 12.2023

Clinical Nurse II; Main Operating Room

Yale New Haven Health at Bridgeport Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022

Professional Memberships

Nursing
03.2020 - Current

Perioperative Clinical Nurse II

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
03.2020 - 08.2022

Clinical Nurse I; OR and Covid Redeployment

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
03.2020 - 06.2020

Volunteer Work; EMT; Crew Chief; Lt of Operations

Central Park Medical Unit
03.2016 - 12.2018

Previous Work History

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
08.2009 - 03.2020

Financial Corporate Account Coordinator – Account Executive

Stanton Crenshaw Communications
06.2005 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Adelphi University

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Fine Arts

Quinnipiac University

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