Kari Brohman, RN

• Managed medication administration, wound care, and other essential nursing tasks for optimal patient outcomes.
• Streamlined documentation processes, maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records for all patients under my care.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

• Conduct thorough assessments of patient conditions upon admission to the long-term care facility to ensure appropriate level of care.
• Implement evidence-based interventions that contributed significantly to improved health outcomes among long-term care residents.
• Streamline documentation processes, maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records for all patients under my care.
• Improve patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, personalized nursing care to long-term care residents.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust comprehensive treatment plans as needed.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.

• Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
• Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
• Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.

• Advocated for patients'' needs by collaborating with social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to address barriers to care.
• Educated patients and their families on disease management strategies, promoting self-care and improving overall health literacy.
• Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, pain levels, and nutritional status for accurate monitoring of patient progress over time.
• Delivered high-quality care while adhering to all relevant legal, ethical, and professional standards within the home health setting.

• Enhanced safety within the jail facility by implementing and adhering to strict infection control protocols.
• Identified medical emergencies and provided timely intervention, reducing complications for patients in distress.
• Implemented behavioral health interventions for patients with mental health or substance abuse issues, collaborating with psychiatrists and counselors for comprehensive care provision.
• Participated in regular staff training initiatives to maintain current knowledge of industry trends and advancements in correctional healthcare delivery methods.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Provided age appropriate and family centered nursing care to infants through adolescent age with wide variety of PICU, Med-Surg, hematology, oncology, neurological, behavioral and non-accidental trauma diagnosis.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
• Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.

CHARGE NURSE:

• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Responsibility to oversee 3-10 RNs, 1-4 CNAs, and 1-2 HUCs.