Natalie Brown
East Falmouth,MA
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for nursing roles, bringing substantial experience in patient care and medical procedures. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation, coupled with compassionate approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R.N.
Gosnold Treatment Center
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborate and communicate issues/concerns with the treatment team on clinical and non-clinical issues
- Conduct nursing admission of patients detoxing from alcohol, opiates, stimulates/amphetamines
- Create a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and provide a protocol to medically detox the patient from substances safely and effectively
- Reviews newly admitted client's medical histories and obtains additional medical information as necessary
- Complete comprehensive nursing assessment, including: obtaining & monitoring vital signs, urinalysis, performing CIWA, ACSA & COWS scales, and performing other physical and social assessments as appropriate and necessary
- Screen ongoing client's medical symptoms or concerns to determine level of medical intervention needed
- Provide nursing interventions as appropriate with available facilities, following medical policies, procedure & protocols
- Review medication and orders and administer prescription orders safely and accurately
- Respond to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Administer MAT prescribed by provider and provide patient education on plan of care
R.N.
Falmouth Primary Care
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Obtains relevant information and takes vital signs as indicated (i.e
- Height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation)
- Inputs pertinent clinical information into the electronic health record timely and with accuracy and performs a complete medication reconciliation
- Assists clinicians with clinical procedures and/or additional tests specific to the department
- May advise patient of preparation required for exam or additional testing and keeps patients informed of visit status, unforeseen delays and other relevant information pertaining to the patient's visit
- Prepare and maintain exam rooms for patient arrivals
- Clean and/or maintain inventory of supplies (medical included) and equipment throughout the practice
- Notifies supervisor to order clinical supplies, clinical equipment and pharmaceuticals as appropriate
- Under the supervision of a physician, administers routine injections when delegated, and documents in real time and with accuracy
R.N.
JML Covid Isolate
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Cared for patients during a pandemic
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medications
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored response
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out care and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations
R.N.
Recovering Champions Inc.
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Assess patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
- Advocate for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals
- Treat patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Administer medications, track dosages and complete medication reconciliations
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Educate patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
Administrative Office Manager
Recovering Champions Inc.
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Maintain daily office functions, operations, and procedures within a multi-component drug and alcohol addiction treatment program
- Audit and track client records to ensure appropriate level of care billing
- Point person for equipment, supplies, purchasing, shipping/deliveries, mail and phone systems, client belongings security, building keys, ID badge system, petty cash and medical records
- Liaison for multiple departments including clinical, case management, transport, IT, finance and off-site billing company
- Assist President/CEO with provider and facility licensure, credentialing and contracting (BSAS/Department of Public Health and Joint Commission), incident tracking, staff training and other complex administrative tasks
- Oversee employee recruiting including interview process, collection of all documentation including I-9, Cori, drug tests, driving and education records, onboarding, and initial completion of personnel record
Education
ASN -
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA05.2019
Skills
- Epic
- Soarian
- Eclinical
- Evolve
- Kipu Super Admin
- Medical Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Wound Dressing
- Patient Education
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Direct patient care
Certification
- AHA Basic Life Support Certification, 09/2025- 09/2027
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- MA State Registered Nurse, #RN2336003
Timeline
R.N.
Gosnold Treatment Center
10.2022 - Current
R.N.
JML Covid Isolate
03.2020 - 05.2020
R.N.
Falmouth Primary Care
11.2019 - 01.2022
R.N.
Recovering Champions Inc.
08.2019 - 11.2019
Administrative Office Manager
Recovering Champions Inc.
01.2015 - 05.2019
ASN -
Cape Cod Community College
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