Kalvin Bruner
Novi
Summary
Experienced Nurse Manager with comprehensive expertise in long-term care, ventilator management, and rehabilitation services. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care, ensuring optimal recovery, safety, and patient satisfaction. Proven track record of implementing care plans that improve patient outcomes, reducing hospital readmissions, and promoting effective rehabilitation strategies. Strong communicator with exceptional leadership, mentoring, and staff development abilities. Adept at managing complex patient needs, advocating for continuous improvement, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Passionate about fostering a compassionate, patient-centered environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Regency at Waterford
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
Charge Nurse
Villa Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
Shift Med
03.2020 - 05.2024
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Medilodge of Livingston
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Corpsman
United States Navy
01.2004 - 2005
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Contributed to medical evacuations and transport of patients to other medical facilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH01-2022
Skills
- Care coordination
- Health promotion
- Clinical leadership
- Nursing assessment
- Discharge planning
- Compassionate care
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Ventilator support
- Fluent in German
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - January 2026
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Regency at Waterford
03.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse
Villa Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Shift Med
03.2020 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Medilodge of Livingston
02.2018 - 11.2020
Corpsman
United States Navy
01.2004 - 2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
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