Lornah Brown
Capitola,CA
Summary
Dedicated and seasoned nurse with deep expertise in cardiac stepdown care, ready to deliver impactful patient outcomes. Adept in critical care, patient assessment, and monitoring, ensuring high standards of healthcare. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving results. Recognized for reliability, compassion, and excellent communication skills. Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong emphasis on patient care and clinical skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Dominican Hospital
12.2017 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Ensured patient safety through vigilance in infection control practices, falls prevention strategies, and medication administration protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive education on medications, procedures, and lifestyle modifications.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring personalized and compassionate care.
Travel Nurse
Kaiser Permanente/ Watsonville Community Hospital
08.2013 - 11.2016
- Demonstrated proficiency in diverse clinical settings, adapting quickly to new environments and effectively managing patient needs
- Successfully navigated and thrived in dynamic healthcare environments, ensuring continuity of care during staff shortages or unexpected occurrence .
- Proactively stayed informed about changes in healthcare policies, ensuring seamless compliance and minimizing institutional risks
- Improved ICU efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Mitigated risks associated with critical care nursing practice by consistently applying evidence-based guidelines in daily work routines.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by adhering to established policies, procedures, and protocols within the ICU setting.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and emotional support to families during critical moments.
- Facilitated timely decision-making with accurate documentation of patients'' conditions and effective communication with physicians.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Nurse
Heart of Florida Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Demonstrate adept collaboration with nursing peers, physicians, and support staff to streamline patient care delivery.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, family members, and patients on complex end-of-life decisions within the intensive care unit.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the ICU setting.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families while maintaining open lines of communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
- Enhanced patient care with critical thinking and swift decision-making during emergencies.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
University of the Virgin Islands
St Croix Usvi 06.1981
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, NCSkills
- Patient care
- Telemetry interpretation
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Continuum of care planning
- Compassionate care
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Excellent communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Electronic health records
- Critical care nursing
Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- Stroke Certification
Timeline
Nurse
Dominican Hospital
12.2017 - Current
Travel Nurse
Kaiser Permanente/ Watsonville Community Hospital
08.2013 - 11.2016
Nurse
Heart of Florida Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2013
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
University of the Virgin Islands
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
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