LaBrandra Rowe
Charlotte,North Carolina
Summary
Accomplished charge nurse with 10+ years of experience in direct patient care across various disciplines. Proficient in nursing responsibilities such as assisting physicians with procedures, serving as a scrub nurse in the Maternity Operating Room, discharge planning, and documentation. Demonstrated success in precepting new hires, mentoring fellow nurses and healthcare technicians, and advocating for patients. Possesses strong critical thinking and communication skills, focusing on collaborative teamwork for optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, providing efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Known for remaining calm under pressure and skillfully handling difficult patients and high-stress situations. Builds strong relationships with patients and their families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/ Charge/ Clinical Nurse III
Atrium Health University City
09.2018 - Current
- Coordinate overall functioning for a 28-bed labor, delivery, recovery & postpartum unit.
- Assign patient care based on acuity and organizational guidelines.
- Provide direct patient care and maintained appropriate documentation of procedures, interventions, and medication administration
- Review care plans and coordinate with patients and the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care is provided for each individuals goals
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed patients recovering from medical and surgical procedures.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Charge, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Health University City
07.2012 - 09.2018
- Delivered bedside care and treatments for 5-6 patients concurrently.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Registered Nurse
Novant Health
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Delivered compassionate care to inpatient psychiatric patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients and interdisciplinary team for safety.
- Assisted in planning and organizing group therapy for all patients on unit
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Presbyterian School of Nursing at Queens University
01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education; minor in Sociology
College of Charleston
01.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite Applications
- Electronic Medical Records (Cerner, EPIC)
- Medication and IV administration
- Sterile technique expertise
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Applications.
- Proficient in Electronic Medical Records (Cerner, EPIC)
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ Charge/ Clinical Nurse III
Atrium Health University City
09.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Charge, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Health University City
07.2012 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Novant Health
01.2011 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Presbyterian School of Nursing at Queens University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education; minor in Sociology
College of Charleston
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
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