Malina Bruton
Springhill,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with BSN and diverse acute care experience across telemetry, med-surg, PCU, psych, and emergency settings. Delivered high-quality patient care through effective medication administration, thorough assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Focused on patient advocacy and care coordination while adapting to dynamic clinical environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
HealthTrust
Bayonet point
07.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions in acute care units to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments during HealthTrust travel assignments to inform care decisions.
- Worked with physicians, therapists, and care teams to support treatment plans.
- Managed telemetry monitoring and reported critical patient changes
- Provided education to patients and families on medications, recovery processes, and discharge instructions to promote understanding and compliance.
- Recorded care plans and nursing notes in electronic health records.
- Adjusted to new units and policies in a fast-paced environment. to new units, policies, and staffing needs
Travel Nurse North Carolina
Caromont Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Delivered travel nursing care across Caromont Regional Medical Center inpatient units.
- Built professional relationships with healthcare staff, enhancing collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Provided emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Maintained professional relationships with healthcare staff members while working effectively within an interdisciplinary team setting.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences during care discussions across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Registered Nurse
Medical Center of Trinity
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Med Surge/ Med Surge Tele
- Psych
- -PCU
- Facilitated safe transfers of patients from ICU to MICU, ensuring continuity of care.
- Provided comprehensive support for orthopedic patients, promoting effective recovery.
- Coordinated emergency room holds for patient admissions, optimizing patient flow.
STUDENT NURSE
Bayonet Point Hospital
Tampa, FL
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Brandon Regional Hospital-ICU, PACU, CVICU, Emergency Services, 120 hours
- Provided mental health support and delivered care in medical-surgical unit, ensuring patient well-being, 144 hours
- Trinity Behavioral Center-Mental Health-48 hours
- Bayonet point- Med Surg Tele Services, 120 hours
- Assisted with ADLs and delivered patient-centered care, ensuring comfort and safety, 120 hours.
Customer Service
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Assembled welcome packets and conducted hourly rounds on patients to assess satisfaction.
- Answered telephones to assist callers with inquiries and direct calls to appropriate staff.
- Coordinated doctor consults for nurses to facilitate patient care.
- Managed supply orders for the floor to maintain adequate inventory.
Customer Service
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Addressed patient concerns promptly to enhance satisfaction.
- Disinfected and sanitized all surfaces to ensure safety and cleanliness.
- Cleaned patient rooms to maintain a hygienic environment.
Customer Service
McDonalds
Land O Lakes & Tampa, FL
05.2010 - 02.2017
- Achieved second place in state competition for outstanding customer service.
- Checked with customers to ensure enjoyment of meals and addressed any issues promptly.
- Managed crew, trained on each shift as silver and gold certified, and qualified to open, close, and cover any shift.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2026
ADN Nursing Candidate -
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
Tampa, FL01-2021
A.A. Allied Health -
HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Tampa, FL08-2016
High School Diploma -
LAND O LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
Land O Lakes, FL05-2014
BSN Nursing Candidate -
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
Tampa, FLSkills
- Medication administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Psychiatric assessment
- Direct patient care
- Nursing process
- Nursing documentation
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
- Patient education
- Patient flow management
- IV management
- Cardiac care
- Needs assessment
Personal Information
Title: GRADUATE NURSE WITH 560 HOURS IN CLINICAL CARING FOR AGES 0-100 YEARS OLD IN MENTAL HEALTH
Certification
BLS certification- American Heart Association, ACLS certified, NIH
Accomplishments
- best in class award
Timeline
Travel Nurse
HealthTrust
07.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse North Carolina
Caromont Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Medical Center of Trinity
02.2021 - 02.2022
STUDENT NURSE
Bayonet Point Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2020
Customer Service
Tampa General Hospital
03.2018 - 10.2018
Customer Service
Tampa General Hospital
03.2017 - 02.2018
Customer Service
McDonalds
05.2010 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
ADN Nursing Candidate -
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
A.A. Allied Health -
HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
LAND O LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
BSN Nursing Candidate -
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING