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Michael Brenner

Lafayette,Indiana

Summary

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.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

IU Health Arnett Resource Pool
02.2011 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • 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.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St Joseph's College
Rensselaer, IN

Skills

  • Patient Care Planning
  • Pain Management
  • Physical Assessment
  • Mental Health Care
  • Staff Supervision
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Monitoring
  • HIPAA Education
  • Medication Distribution

Timeline

Registered Nurse

IU Health Arnett Resource Pool
02.2011 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St Joseph's College
Michael Brenner