Lisa Brandi
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in the Mother Baby setting. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills working on the floor with patients and as charge nurse for the unit to develop professional relationships with patients and families. Willing to help out unit whenever needed to make it a better place to work and be a patient.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse III, RNC MNN - Mother Baby Unit
El Camino Health
01.2004 - Current
- Member of Discharge Committee Task Force Member.
- Member of Hemorrhage Cart Task Force and Super User for new Hemorrhage Carts.
- Member of 3E Maternity Task Force with helping to set up all rooms 3E and be a part of move day to 3E and preparation leading up to moving to new unit.
- Opened 3CW for MBU patients after it was used for COVID unit for 2 years. Prepared a mobile 2C unit of 8 beds in the event of needing an overflow unit.
- Worked with Jennifer Ereno as Interim Manager for MBU for 3 months helping under director.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the unit.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Clinical Nurse III - Surgical Floor
El Camino Hospital
10.1997 - 01.2004
- Intershift, Unit Council, & Patient Flow Task Force Representative.
- JCAHO preparation working under manager Cheryl Reinking.
- Charge nurse role along with precepting new hires
- 5th Dimension monthly newsletter.
- Unit Skills Validator (CPM, hip precautions, & bladder scanner).
- Interim Clinical Manager Role for Chris Tarver for six months while on maternity leave sharing role with Trude Hennessey working under Cheryl Reinking from August 2000- January 2001.
RN, New Graduate
El Camino Hospital
05.1995 - 10.1997
- Completed New Grad program and started Charge Nurse role within one year of being hired on 6 West - Medical/Renal/Oncology Unit.
- CAPD certified and Chemotherapy certified.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA06.1994
Skills
- Charge Nurse, Resource, and Respite Nurse
- High risk postpartum patients
- Newborn care
- Clinical judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Clinical Nurse III, RNC MNN - Mother Baby Unit
El Camino Health
01.2004 - Current
Clinical Nurse III - Surgical Floor
El Camino Hospital
10.1997 - 01.2004
RN, New Graduate
El Camino Hospital
05.1995 - 10.1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of San Mateo