Summary
Skills
Work History
Education
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
References
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Kimberly Brennan, Rn

Kimberly Brennan, Rn

Norwich,NY

Summary

New graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Dedicated and compassionate 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 communications, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.

Skills

  • Multi-Tasking And Prioritization
  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Patient Records Documentation
  • Palliative And Pain Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Recruitment
  • Coaching And Mentoring
  • Patient Assessment And Care
  • Healthcare Team Collaboration
  • Emergency Response

Work History

Registered Nurse, New Graduate

Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Oneonta, NY
12.2023 - Current
  • Re-built work schedules and staff assignments from staffing call-outs , taking workload into consideration.
  • A demonstrated ability to provide consistent quality patient care with a keen eye for detail, organizational skills and effective time management
  • Experience instructing clinical support employees on proper treatment procedures
  • A positive attitude and a propensity for leadership and team-building with the ability to problem-solve under pressure

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nurse Connection Staffing -Agency Nursing
Liverpool, NY
11.2018 - 07.2023
  • Adapted to new facilities while navigating different protocols and procedures, whereby honing my ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts.
  • Able to follow different nursing models and practices with these experiences diverse approaches that has broadened my understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery.
  • Self-reliant and independent; Managing your assignments, travel logistics, and personal well-being in new locations enhanced my ability to thrive in diverse circumstances.
  • Working in various healthcare settings exposed me to different patient populations, diseases, and treatment methods enhancing my ability to adapt and learn, ultimately making me a more versatile and knowledgeable healthcare professional.

Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate

Cape Fear Valley Med Ctr Critical Care Transport
Fayetteville, NC
01.2008 - 11.2013
  • Attended community outreach events to educate the public about safety measures.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Loaded and transported patients from hospitals to rehab centers or other medical facilities, while on alert to potentially respond to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.

Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate

Olivia Sta. FD & EMS Service
Sanford, NC
12.2004 - 01.2008
  • IM/SQ/IO/IN/IV/PO/PR/NG/B.I.G Gun and nebulizer medication administration, administration
  • advanced airway management (including oral and nasal intubation/ rapid sequence intubation)
  • Management of patient having respiratory, cardiac, diabetic, endocrine, immune, infectious disease, neurological, pediatric, neonatal, OB, trauma or mental health incident that requires medical intervention within their scope of practice and skills used in pre-hospital setting.

Military Police Officer (95B1P)-Paratrooper

United States Army
Fort Bragg, NC
08.1990 - 08.1992
  • Served during both the Gulf War and Desert Storm Wars
  • Delta Company Combat Life Saver, qualified and trained for immediate administering potential life-sustaining treatment to injured soldiers on the battlefield

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing, ASN

Excelsior University
Albany, NY
06-2023

Associate of Science - Science

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
06-2013

Licenced Practical Nursing - Nursing

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
10-2010

Fire Fighter Certification - Civil Service

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
07-2009

EMS Certification - Civil Service

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
08-2006

Associate of Arts - Clinical Psychology/Biology

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
06-2001

Certification

  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • 2010 Paramedic 400hrs/ 8 months
  • 2008-2013 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • 2008-2013 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • 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)
  • 2006-2013 International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
  • 2000 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA: 288hrs)
  • 1991 U.S. Army Combat Life Saver Certification

Accomplishments

  • 3.7 GPA, undergrad
  • Dean's List: 1st & 2nd Semester, Campbell University NC, 2000-01
  • Honor Society Recipient: Phi Theta Kappa, FTCC NC, 2006-10
  • USA Paratrooper, Airborne
  • National Defense Service Medal 1991,
  • Army Service Ribbon
  • Selected as Company BOSS representative for the USA 118th Military Police Co (Airborne); 18th Military Police Brigade Airborne Ft. Bragg, North Carolina

*BOSS affords Soldiers the opportunity to assist in the planning and execution of recreational activities for single Soldiers and provides direction for Soldiers interested in performing military and civilian community service-related projects.

Languages

Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

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Kimberly Brennan, Rn