Karly Branch
Longview,TX
Summary
Devoted and diligent to the task at hand, constantly striving
to provide the best patient outcome and very team-oriented
in nature.
Striving under pressure and providing patient-centered care
during high-intense situations.
Continuing to seek new learning opportunities and proving
dependability by completing each assigned task.
Hardworking and attentive proven by strong work ethic and
academic achievements.
Team-oriented providing assistance and critical thinking
skills during patient- care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel RN-Orthopedic/Trauma/Bariatric
Cross Country Nurses
Nashville, TN
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Worked on a 36 bed unit, ratio 1:5
- Provided care to orthopedic patients as well as trauma, spine, neuro, and bariatric patients.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
Travel RN
Travel RN-Medsurg Tele
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Worked on a 35 bed unit, ratio 1:6
- Critical thinking skills and time management oriented
- Ability to adapt to new surroundings and thrive in different work environments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Charge Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Center
Longview, Texas
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Charge nurse to a 24 bed unit
- Strong leadership skills and a team-oriented approach
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Registered Nurse
UTHET Tyler- Orthopedics/Trauma/Bariatrics, RN
, Texas
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided care to a 36 bed unit; Ratio 1:5
- Provided quality and compassionate nursing care to patients and their families
- Delivered care to patients who had orthopedic surgery, had suffered traumas, and those who have undergone Bariatric surgery.
- Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
Regional- ER— Nurse Extern
Longview
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
Education
975779 - Nursing
UT Tyler
Tyler, TX08.2019
Spring Hill High School
2016
Skills
Electronic Charting Systems
- Epic, Meditech, Cerner
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Travel RN-Orthopedic/Trauma/Bariatric
Cross Country Nurses
06.2021 - 09.2022
Travel RN
Travel RN-Medsurg Tele
01.2021 - 05.2021
Charge Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Center
08.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
UTHET Tyler- Orthopedics/Trauma/Bariatrics, RN
08.2019 - 08.2020
Regional- ER— Nurse Extern
Longview
06.2018 - 08.2019
975779 - Nursing
UT Tyler
Spring Hill High School