MARIE ELIZA BRUNACHE
Yorktown,VA
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience at Hampton VA Medical Center, specializing in patient education and care planning. Demonstrated success in implementing evidence-based treatment plans and advocating for patient needs to achieve optimal outcomes. Proficient in medication administration and EMR/EHR systems, enhancing communication and collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hampton VA Medical Center
Hampton, VA
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatments, adapting to changing conditions to enhance patient care.
- Administered medications through oral peg tube, IV, and intramuscular injections while monitoring responses.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of acute, chronic surgical wounds, and pressure ulcers.
- Implemented evidence-based treatment plans including cleansing, debridement, and advanced dressing applications.
- Maintained accurate records of wound measurements and progress in electronic health records (EHR).
- Educated patients and caregivers on dressing changes, prevention strategies, nutrition, and infection detection.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences and verifying that interventions met treatment goals.
- Led nursing teams as charge nurse, prioritizing standards of care to improve patient outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nursing
Hampton VA Medical Center
Hampton, VA
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Administered medications and documented patient conditions, ensuring accurate tracking of dosages and effective infusion therapy for acute and chronic illnesses.
- Monitored patient responses to therapies and promptly reported abnormalities to registered nurse to facilitate timely interventions.
- Delivered patient care efficiently, focusing on daily living activities and safety measures.
- Implemented rehabilitation plans to reduce pain and complications, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Prepared tube feedings and took steps to prevent aspiration effectively.
- Managed intravenous medications under registered nurse supervision with diligence.
- Provided wound treatments, implementing stage 4 negative pressure wound therapy to promote healing and recovery.
- Served as team leader for Seabreeze Neighborhood and mentored newly hired registered nurses.
Education
Wound Care - CWCN
WEB WOC Nursing Education Program
Minneapolis, MN10-2025
BSN -
Old Dominion University
VA12-2022
Associate degree - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College
VA12-2020
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Brown Mackie College
KA06-2011
Bachelor’s - accounting and finance
University of Port-au-Prince
Port-Au-Prince06-1996
Skills
Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Care planning
- Medication Administration
- Infection Prevention
- Wound care management
- Performing EKGs
- Apply NPWT
- Electronic health records
- Patient Education
Awards
- Facility-Level HeRo Clinical Individual Award, Third Quarter 2021
- Outstanding and excellent on yearly evaluation for 5 years consecutive.
- Daisy award.
- Employee of the month for October 2024
- Certificate of appreciation, for being a Foot Care Nurse for veterans at the Hampton VA Medical Center.
- Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding performance and sincere commitment to the Community Living Center Pressure Injury program.
- Certificate appreciation given by Fort Eustis Chapel for community services.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hampton VA Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nursing
Hampton VA Medical Center
08.2014 - 06.2021
Wound Care - CWCN
WEB WOC Nursing Education Program
BSN -
Old Dominion University
Associate degree - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Brown Mackie College
Bachelor’s - accounting and finance
University of Port-au-Prince