Kaetlen Brown
Wetumpka,AL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baptist Medical Center East
Montgomery, AL
05.2015 - Current
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Ascension St. Vincents Hospital
Birmingham, AL
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Encompass Health Home Health And Hospice
Clanton, AL
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Alacare Home Health & Hospice Services
Clanton, AL
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Determined and addressed individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising clinical manager.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Troy University of Montgomery
Montgomery, AL05.2015
Skills
- PICC Lines, Central Venous Lines, Arterial Lines
- PIV insertion/removal
- Accessing ports
- TPN/Lipids
- PCA Pumps
- Enteral feedings
- NG Tube placement/Management
- Bladder Irrigation
- Cardioversion
- Defibrillation
- Interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Interpretation of 12 lead EKG
- Management of cardiac arrest
- Multi-system organ failure
- Sepsis
- Wound Care/Management
- Surgical wounds with drains
- Wound Vacs
- Ventilators- Intubation, management, extubation
- Tracheostomy managment and care
- Assist with management of BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC
- Interpretation of ABG's
- CVA/Acute Stroke management
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator/Train of Four Monitoring
- Non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Shock management- Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, Neurogenic, Anaphylactic, Septic, DIC
- Central Venous Pressure Monitoring
- End of life care
- Ostomies
- Intramuscular Injections
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Joint Replacement
- Chest Tubes- Insertion, management, removal
- Seizure Disorders
- Skin Grafts
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Medication Administration
- Blood Product Administration
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Crisis Resolution
- Infection Control Procedures
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 1-150769
- BLS - Exp. 8/1/22
- ACLS - Exp. 5/1/23
References
Erika Moore, RN
Encompass Health- Home Health and Hospice
Branc Director
Work Number: 205-755-6955
Cell Number: 334-419-8218
Email: erika_lynn22@yahoo.com
Kari Dandridge, RN
Encompass Health- Home Health and Hospice
Clinical Manager
Cell Number: 334-531-4802
Email: kmaeb1985@yahoo.com
Sandra Martin, RN
Encompass Health- Home Health and Hospice
Mentor
Cell Number: 205-499-4527
Email: sandramabbott9088@gmail.com
Austin Barron, RN
Baptist Medical Center East ICU
Registered Nurse Colleague/Charge Nurse
Cell Number: 334-707-7518
Email: austinbarron25@gmail.com
Jeff Perkett, RN
Baptist Medical Center East ICU
Unit Manager
Work Number: 334-244-8423
Cell Number: 334-559-3074
Email: jrperkett@baptistfirst.org
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Ascension St. Vincents Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Encompass Health Home Health And Hospice
06.2019 - 03.2022
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Alacare Home Health & Hospice Services
07.2016 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baptist Medical Center East
05.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Troy University of Montgomery
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