Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care Patient-oriented Nurse with 31 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Transitional Care Mgmt (telephonic & home visit), Med Surg, Geriatrics and Long Term Care
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Malea Braxton
Pell City,AL
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
3
Certification
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Soliant Consulting
Registered Nurse
09.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Worked as charge nurse, set and adjusted nurse and pct assignments, as well as effectively and compassionately caring for 5 patients
Alsana
Nurse Manager
04.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Responsible for care and oversight of 20 clients in inpatient residential environment for eating disorders
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments
Career Staff Unlimited
Registered Nurse Consultant
12.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
St Martins In The Pines
Resident Services Director
11.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Planned programs and leisure time activities in line with residents' interests and capabilities to foster comforting and positive residential environment.
- Care, oversight and well being of 30 residents in memory care setting
- Managed care, medication administration and reviewed lab results and diagnostic testing results and conferred with physician on best course of action to improve outcomes
- Generated and implemented resident programs, developing schedules and leveraging staff accordingly.
- Supervised day-to-day operations and activities of caregivers, intervening to issue service improvement guidance.
- Established familiarity and rapport with residents to effectively gain service feedback and understand residents' needs and preferences.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
Meadowview Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Director of Nursing
12.2017 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Responsible for care, oversight and well being of 59 long term care and short stay rehab clients
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
HMR Of Alabama
Director of Nursing
11.2015 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Received 0 deficiencies on Federal Surveys during tenure as DNS
Ascension Health
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
07.2014 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Responsible as charge nurse and effectively provided care and monitoring for up to 7 patients
Education
Wallace State Community College - HancevilleHanceville, AL
Associate of Science from Nursing
01.2005 - 05.2007
University Overview
Bessemer State Technical CollegeBessemer, AL
Licensed Practical Nurse - Diploma from Practical Nursing
03.1993
University Overview
Moody High SchoolMoody, AL
High School Diploma
05.1985
University Overview
Couselor's Scholarship
Jacksonville State University
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Monitoring
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- EMR Systems
- Tracheostomy Care
- Pain Management
- Wound Care
- Care Plan Development
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Home Visits
- Medical Screening
- Disease Management Programs
- Patient Discharging
Certification
- Certified "Train the Trainer" 2008
- American Heart Association BLS Provider exp 2024
- Alabama Board of Nursing Registered Nurse
License # 1-113959
- Infection Control Surveillance & Stewardship Training - Chapel Hill University 2016
- Alabama Board of Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse 1993-2007
Additional Information
Additional Information
Passionate about helping others rise above less than desirable life circumstances. Household budgeting, couponing, meal planning, thrifting, teaching women interview skills, wardrobe selection, pursue higher education, affordable housing and to explore all community assistance available.
Quote
'Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourself with tenderness and mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience'
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Soliant Consulting
09.2022 - 09.2023
Nurse Manager
Alsana
04.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse Consultant
Career Staff Unlimited
12.2021 - 04.2022
Resident Services Director
St Martins In The Pines
11.2019 - 03.2020
Director of Nursing
Meadowview Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
12.2017 - 04.2019
Director of Nursing
HMR Of Alabama
11.2015 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Health
07.2014 - 10.2015
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Associate of Science from Nursing
01.2005 - 05.2007
Bessemer State Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Diploma from Practical Nursing
Moody High School
High School Diploma
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