Nadja Brownrigg
American Medical Staffing Inc
Cheltenham,Maryland
26
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in ICU and occupational clinic care, known for rapid assessment, sound clinical judgment, and accurate documentation. Skilled in coordinating complex care, educating patients, and responding effectively under pressure.
Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care and federal occupational clinics. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and timely escalation of concerns. Consistently partners with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support safe, individualized care and smooth discharge planning.
Seasoned Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience delivering high-acuity care, mentoring staff, and supporting patient recovery. Known for strong critical thinking, precise electronic charting, and patient education. Dedicated to improving outcomes through coordinated care and efficient clinical response.
Work History
Registered Nurse
4 Years 5 Months- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and escalating concerns promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments accurately while monitoring for adverse reactions and documenting responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care plans and discharge preparation.
- Maintained precise electronic health records, ensuring timely charting and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to update individualized care plans per Area Clinical Managers, and Nurse Coordinators.
- Coordinated care with Clinical SOPs, Physicians and Plan of Care to support treatment goals and provided client education.
- Being a float PRN nurse I work in a myriad of Federal Occupational clinics, rendering emergency care as needed, doing inventories and ordering medications and other supplies.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
20 Years 10 Months- Managed critically ill patients using continuous hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator support.
- Administered vasoactive infusions and titrated medications per ICU protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and update complex care plans.
- Assessed rapid patient changes and initiated prompt nursing interventions.
- Documented comprehensive ICU assessments and treatments in electronic health records.
- Educated families on care plans, procedures, and discharge readiness.
- Maintained strict infection control practices to reduce ICU-acquired complications.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ system failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one’s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
- Maintained a respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
American Medical Staffing Inc
10.2021 - 03.2026Read More
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Washington DC VA Medical Center
07.2000 - 05.2021Read More
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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