MARY BRENNER
LEE'S SUMMIT,MO
Summary
Organized, self-directed, dedicated, compassionate and observant Clinical documentation Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, medical surgical and clinical documentation in a fast-paced environment. I am able to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. I am also able to develop strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN/Clinical Documentation Specialist
ST. LUKE'S HEALTH SYSTEM
05.2023 - Current
- Clarifying with the physicians regarding missing or unclear health record documentation
- Reviewing patient files for clarity on diseases, diagnoses and procedures to determine quality of care.
- Processing of records quickly and accurately to avoid delays and keep workflows running smoothly.
- Verifying the accuracy and overall completeness of medical records by auditing and reviewing patient information.
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Health System
11.2019 - 05.2023
- Charge RN: Supervised unit and collaborated with unit manager, house Supervisor and staffing coordinator
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Precepting new graduates and new nurses on the unit Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Lab support technician/Phlebotomist
St. Luke's Health System
12.2011 - 10.2019
- Precepting new employees Drawing blood samples from the patient -Data entry Specimen processing Resolving unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders Tracking collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
Certified Nursing Assistant
ST. Luke's Health System
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Delivered high-quality care to surgical patients
Education
Masters - Nursing Informatics
Aspen University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of science - Nursing
National American University
Overland Park, KSAssociate of Applied Arts - Art
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Epic Systems
- 360 Encompass system for CDI
- Leadership
- Clinical Judgement
- Wound Care
- Critical and Acute Care Nursing
- Phlebotomy/IV Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Teamwork Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Care and Education
- Medication Administration
Committees
I am a member of the NPD (Nursing Professional Development committee in our Health System. I represent our unit by collaborating with the members of my committee and representatives of other committees to come up with ways to improve patient care while increasing patient satisfaction. We also investigate promoting nurses into different ranks, after which they receive a raise hence increasing employee satisfaction
Awards
- CNA Award: I received an award as best CNA in 2011 while working on a medical Surgical Unit.
- Daisy Nomination. I have received Daisy nominations from several patients as a Registered Nurse, in which this Daisy Foundation honors nurses who provide above and beyond compassionate care to patients and families.
- Honor Roll. I received honor rolls from both Metropolitan Community College and National American University.
Timeline
RN/Clinical Documentation Specialist
ST. LUKE'S HEALTH SYSTEM
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Health System
11.2019 - 05.2023
Lab support technician/Phlebotomist
St. Luke's Health System
12.2011 - 10.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
ST. Luke's Health System
08.2010 - 12.2011
Masters - Nursing Informatics
Aspen University
Bachelor of science - Nursing
National American University
Associate of Applied Arts - Art
Metropolitan Community College