Kmisha Brand
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Nurse Case Manager
Advocate Christ Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring alignment with clinical guidelines and patient needs.
- Assessed patient health statuses to identify risks and develop individualized interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, enhancing understanding and adherence to care plans.
Emergency Room Nurse
Franciscan Alliance Olympia Fields
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed patient assessments and triage to prioritize care effectively in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
Hospice Registered Nurse Liaison
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Coordinate hospice admissions based on Medicare criteria.
- Discuss hospice care options with patients and family members, and plan with both the patient and the facility to prepare for hospice care.
- Provide several services related to communicating medical information between the hospice department or facility and health care providers.
Registered Nurse Case Manager ED & Inpatient
Advocate Christ Medical Center
01.2016 - 02.2023
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Evaluate patient history and physical status, review allergies, and ensure patients understand and sign procedural consent forms.
- Administer conscious sedation, start and manage IV lines, and monitor patient vital signs and patterns during the procedure.
- Evaluate patient history and physical status, review allergies, and ensure patients understand and sign procedural consent forms.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, promoting recovery and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and reduced infection rates in the unit.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2004 - 12.2011
- Provided comprehensive postpartum care, ensuring patient comfort and education on newborn care practices.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to assess patient recovery progress effectively.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices for postpartum care, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University School of Nursing
Chicago, IL05.2003
Skills
- Case analysis
- Clinical documentation
- Patient evaluation
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate care
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Register Nurse Case Manager
Advocate Christ Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse
Franciscan Alliance Olympia Fields
06.2024 - 07.2025
Hospice Registered Nurse Liaison
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse Case Manager ED & Inpatient
Advocate Christ Medical Center
01.2016 - 02.2023
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2016
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2011
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2004 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University School of Nursing
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