Misty Browning
Clear Fork,WV
Summary
A highly competent, dedicated, and compassionate nurse with 25 years experience. 21Yrs experience with a focus on Labor and Delivery and scrub tech skills and 6yr specialty experience in Nephrology and Dialysis. Consistently provides high-quality care to patients while minimizing discomfort, consistently monitoring vital signs to promote a healthy and safe delivery . Respected for the ability to immediately develop trust and relationships with patients and families, comforting them during one of the most important life-altering events. Expertise in labor and delivery, postpartum, antepartum, newborn care, dialysis treatment, IV med administration, family education, complicated deliveries and close collaboration with physicians, dieticians, and case managers. Known as a dependable and knowledgeable team player who will go out of the way to improve care in all situations, improving the overall experience for patients and families. Focused, driven and enthusiastic clinical instructor organized and motivated with dedication to teaching. Passionate about nursing and teaching the skills and leadership needed for future nursed to succeed in their career.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor of Nursing
University Of Charleston
Beckley, WV
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life clinical scenarios and case studies in lectures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary courses, promoting comprehensive understanding of nursing practice.
- Developed curriculum for new nursing courses, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and industry best practices.
- Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to foster growth.
- Participated in departmental committees, contributing to the advancement of the nursing program and overall institutional goals.
- Maintained currency in nursing practice by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Utilized simulation technology to create realistic learning environments for skill development and competency assessment.
- Established strong relationships with local healthcare organizations through networking events or seminars which provided valuable internship opportunities for students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current with evidence-based practices to better serve students.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as OB, pediatrics, newborn care, Post Partum care and women's health.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Directly cared for patients at least 96 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
- Mentored students through research projects, resulting in multiple publications and conference presentations.
- Improved course evaluations by implementing innovative teaching methods and engaging multimedia resources.
Clinical Instructor
WVJC
Cross Lanes, WV
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student
Travel RNBSN
Aya Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
- Labor and Delivery of term and preterm pregnancies.
- Antepartum care
- Mother/Baby care
- Post Partum care
- Scrub Technician
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
RNBSN
LifePoint
Beckley, WV
10.1998 - Current
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- 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.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- 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.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
RN Manager
Fresenius Dialysis
Welch
11.2015 - 11.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- 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.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain State University
Beckley, WV07.2012
Certificate - LPN
Wyoming County Career & Technical Center
Pineville, WV06.1998
High School Diploma -
Man High School
Man, WV06.1994
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Operating Simulation Equipment
- Supervising Students
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Completing Physical Assessments
- Instructional Techniques
- Labor and Delivery
- Antepartum/Postpartum/mother-baby Care
- EFM and CTX Monitoring
- Epidurals
- Pain management
- Electronic charting
- Patient/family education
- OR/sterile technique
- Patient scheduling
- Patient transportation scheduling
- Staff scheduling
- Pt and family emotional support
- Multitasking Abilities
- One-on-one Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NRP
NALS
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Nursing
University Of Charleston
12.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor
WVJC
03.2023 - Current
Travel RNBSN
Aya Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
RN Manager
Fresenius Dialysis
11.2015 - 11.2021
RNBSN
LifePoint
10.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain State University
Certificate - LPN
Wyoming County Career & Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Man High School
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