Laura Beth Brannan, RN, BSN
Wilkesboro,North Carolina
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse, with over 8 years of experience, offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Experienced in nursing education, having served as a proctor to new Registered Nurse hires and Nursing students in the Intensive Care Unit. Proven track record in hospital settings, and Community Nursing. Adept at working with groups and individuals to maximize well-being and promote education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Parish Nurse
Millers Creek United Methodist Church
06.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication to better address their spiritual, emotional, and physical needs.
- Coordinated support networks for vulnerable parishioners experiencing illness or disability through collaboration with community organizations.
- Promoted health education within the parish community through organizing workshops and seminars on relevant topics.
Staff Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently assessing, planning, and evaluating complex critical nursing care for adult patients in a busy Intensive Care Unit.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough medication administration and reconciliation practices.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians..
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and addressing concerns promptly.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Bluefield Hematology and Oncology
11.2009 - 08.2011
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early signs of treatment-related complications or disease progression for prompt intervention by healthcare providers.
- Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices in infusion therapy.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
06.2006 - 09.2011
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Improved ICU efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to develop and execute aggressive treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Acted as a Relief Charge Nurse, on a busy 16 bed Intensive Care Unit. Served a vital role as a part of the Management Team. Managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Princeton Community Hospital
05.2005 - 06.2006
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with the nursing team and physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV05.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Concord University
Athens, WV05.1998
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Health Education
- Experience as a proctor
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Intravenous therapy
- Proficient knowledge of Pharmacology
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Licensed Registered Nurse: North Carolina Permanent RN License 262197
Timeline
Parish Nurse
Millers Creek United Methodist Church
06.2023 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
09.2011 - 04.2012
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Bluefield Hematology and Oncology
11.2009 - 08.2011
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
06.2006 - 09.2011
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Princeton Community Hospital
05.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Concord University
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