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Mindy OBryant

Mindy OBryant

Gadsden,AL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with progressive career history in direct patient care in fast-paced environment. Team player, dependable, willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. 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

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Gadsden Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • 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.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • 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.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Nurse Practitioner

STEM International
03.2012 - 03.2020
  • Onsite Medical Authority provided medical supervision and support for the Center of Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Noble Training Facility and Chemical Ordnance Biological and Radioactive Training Facility (COBRA)
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Medically cleared students and staff for participation in COBRA training
  • Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for staff and students
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
  • Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Gentiva Hospice
05.2012 - 08.2014
  • Provided in home, pre-scheduled face to face assessments for the purpose of recertification of continued appropriateness for hospice services.
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Monitored patient condition and progress.
  • Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

Charge RN

Noland Hospital Anniston
01.2005 - 05.2013
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Managed ventilator dependant patients, patients with multi system organ failure, infectious diseases, and complex wound therapy.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.

RN

Redmond Regional Medical Center
05.2005 - 05.2006
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Tanner Medical Center
05.2003 - 07.2005
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
05.2003

Associate of Science -

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
05.2000

Timeline

RN

Gadsden Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current

Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Gentiva Hospice
05.2012 - 08.2014

Nurse Practitioner

STEM International
03.2012 - 03.2020

RN

Redmond Regional Medical Center
05.2005 - 05.2006

Charge RN

Noland Hospital Anniston
01.2005 - 05.2013

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Tanner Medical Center
05.2003 - 07.2005

Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville State University

Associate of Science -

Gadsden State Community College

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