Kimberly Brennan
Norwich,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate new graduate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Supplemental Health Care Agency
Cottonwood Heights, UT
01.2020 - Current
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Nurse Connections Staffing Agency
Albany, NY
10.2018 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care..
Clinical Licensed Practical Nurse
Bassett Medical Center Hospital
Cooperstown, NY
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded them in electronic medical records.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Assisted physicians in diverse, high paced multi- specialties health clinics Neurology; Endocrinology Gastroenterology; Nephrology; Rheumatology; Pulmonary; Infectious Disease and Travel Clinics: *Immunizations as required
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate
CFV Hospital- LIFELINK Critical Care Transport
Fayetteville, NC
10.2008 - 08.2010
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate
Benhaven EMS & Fire Department (Harnett County)
Olivia, NC
12.2004 - 10.2008
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant Student
Fayetteville Community College
Fayetteville, NC
01.1999 - 04.2000
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Military Police (Abn)
United States Military Active Army Solider
Fort Bragg, NC
08.1990 - 08.1992
- Responsible for immediately administering potential life-sustaining treatment to injured soldiers on the battlefield
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned multimillion-dollar equipment
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
- Maintained security of local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
- Gathered evidence, processed crime scenes, and questioned witnesses and suspects.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Excelsior College
Albany, NY03.2023
Associate of Science - Science- Medical Concentration
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC06.2013
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC06.2011
Associate of Arts - Psychology & Biology
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC06.2001
Skills
- Patient Management
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Medical Records Management
- Triaging
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Pre-hospital Care
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Coding
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Team Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Electrocardiogram Expertise
- Cardiac activity Evaluation
- Organization and Time Management
- HIPAA guidelines
- Arrhythmia Knowledge
- Telemetry Equipment Operation
- Self-Motivated
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Patient examinations
- Patient condition observation
- PPE Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Cultural Awareness
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Planning and Coordination
- Health Assessments
- Patient Education
- Medical History Collection
- Intubation
Accomplishments
USA Paratrooper, Airborne; National Defense Service Medal1991, Army Service Ribbon
Certification
- 2023 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- 2023 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- 2023 International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
- 2022 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- 2010 Paramedic 400hrs
- 2007 North Carolina FireFighter Level II (768hrs)
- 2007 North Carolina HAZMAT Operations
- 2007 North Carolina Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (NC EVOC)
- 2007 PADI Open Water Diver
- 2007 FEMA: Incident Command (IS-100)
- 2006 FEMA: Incident Command System (ICS: IS-200)
- 2006 FEMA: NIMS (IS:700)
- 2006 FEMA: National Response Plan (NRP: ICS-800)
- 2000 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA: 288hrs)
- 1991 U.S. Army Combat Life Saver Certification
Interests
FAMILY TIME: adventures with my son to find treasure metal detecting; Coin collecting, Rock collecting; Gardening, Cardiovascular Exercise, Meditation, Hiking, Kayaking, and Yoga/Stretching; the Beach, dabbling in the Metaphysical Realms of Space & Time, and finally-Sleep.
Honor Society
2002-2004 Phi Theta Kappa member# 1417295
References
Available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Supplemental Health Care Agency
01.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Nurse Connections Staffing Agency
10.2018 - Current
Clinical Licensed Practical Nurse
Bassett Medical Center Hospital
10.2015 - 05.2016
Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate
CFV Hospital- LIFELINK Critical Care Transport
10.2008 - 08.2010
Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate
Benhaven EMS & Fire Department (Harnett County)
12.2004 - 10.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant Student
Fayetteville Community College
01.1999 - 04.2000
Military Police (Abn)
United States Military Active Army Solider
08.1990 - 08.1992
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Excelsior College
Associate of Science - Science- Medical Concentration
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Associate of Arts - Psychology & Biology
Campbell University
- 2023 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- 2023 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- 2023 International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
- 2022 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- 2010 Paramedic 400hrs
- 2007 North Carolina FireFighter Level II (768hrs)
- 2007 North Carolina HAZMAT Operations
- 2007 North Carolina Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (NC EVOC)
- 2007 PADI Open Water Diver
- 2007 FEMA: Incident Command (IS-100)
- 2006 FEMA: Incident Command System (ICS: IS-200)
- 2006 FEMA: NIMS (IS:700)
- 2006 FEMA: National Response Plan (NRP: ICS-800)
- 2000 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA: 288hrs)
- 1991 U.S. Army Combat Life Saver Certification
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