Nancy Brandt
Abilene,KS
Summary
Compassionate RNCM with proven expertise in patient care coordination, clinical assessment, and communication. Committed to optimizing patient outcomes through individualized treatment strategies and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RNCM
Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice
Abilene, Kansas
08.2021 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment strategies.
- Coordinated patient care plans across multiple healthcare services and providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Educated patients on medication management and health maintenance practices.
- Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Conducted regular follow-ups to monitor patient progress and adjust care plans.
- Managed caseloads involving multiple chronic illnesses across various settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities or private homes.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
- Coordinated referrals for specialized services including physical therapy or hospice care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient’s condition.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments provided by consulting specialists or other providers involved in a patient's care plan.
- Analyzed test results and communicated findings to physicians in order to develop effective treatment plans.
- Implemented interventions based on evidence-based practice guidelines while working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Trained, guided and mentored home healthcare providers to ensure all objectives were met.
- Supported patient care during on-call rotations to ensure continuity, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.
RN
Memorial Hospital-ROSE Unit
Abilene, KS
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to the healthcare team to facilitate timely interventions.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families about health management and recovery processes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained new nursing staff on unit protocols and best practices to enhance team competency and patient care quality.
RNCM
Hospice of Salina
Salina, KS
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored medication regimens to ensure safe administration of medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Conducted regular assessments and evaluations of patient conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to adjust treatment plans.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations involving hospice patients and provided crisis intervention when needed.
- Educated families on medication management and end-of-life care options.
- Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources.
- Acted as a liaison between the patient, family members and hospice staff, physicians regarding treatment options or prognosis updates.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used by nurses while making recommendations for improvement where necessary.
- Attended weekly case conferences to review current cases and develop treatment plans for new admissions.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS05-2014
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Medication management
- Treatment planning
- Clinical assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Patient education
- Care team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Electronic health records
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cultural awareness
- Communication skills
- Empathy development
- PPE compliance
Timeline
RNCM
Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice
08.2021 - Current
RN
Memorial Hospital-ROSE Unit
09.2019 - 08.2021
RNCM
Hospice of Salina
03.2018 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Hutchinson Community College