Kristen Brazil
Asheville,NC
Summary
Compassionate and highly competent Staff Registered Nurse with many years of clinical nursing experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with focus on safety and using evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quickly building connections with patients to build trust and rapport in stressful situations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department and Outpatient Surgery
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Mooresville, NC
06.2021 - Current
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Provided education for patients and families regarding procedures and discharge care
- Ensured patients and families are comfortable with upcoming procedures
- Implemented surgical orders
- Demonstrated proper infection control
- Prepared patients for surgery
- Properly care for and dress wounds
- Communicated effectively with patients, their families, and medical team
- Helped create a positive work environment by exhibiting teamwork skills and dependability
- Collaborated with other disciplines to ensure patient safety and to create a healing environment
- Perform triage on patients upon entrance to the emergency room
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Hendersonville, North Carolina
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided direct patient care in diverse medical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication use.
- Conducted assessments and documented patient information accurately.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Davis Regional Medical Center
Statesville, NC
02.2015 - 06.2021
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Administered non-medication IV fluids and maintained IV flow rates.
- Collected blood and urine samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Adhered to local, state and federal guidelines and accrediting agency regulations.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise, and high-quality care throughout the healthcare system.
Staff Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
06.1992 - 11.1998
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situations and emergency codes.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC 08.1988 - 06.1992
Skills
- administration of medications
- IV therapy
- patient education
- patient assessment
- critical thinking
- problem solving
- Emergency response
- Emergency care
- Cardiac care
- Pediatric nursing
- Geriatric nursing
- Charting and documentation
- Inter-disciplinary collaboration
- Vaccine administration
- Patient care
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
08.2023 - 02.2024
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department and Outpatient Surgery
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Davis Regional Medical Center
02.2015 - 06.2021
Staff Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
Carolinas Medical Center
06.1992 - 11.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
08.1988 - 06.1992