Nicole Brantley

• Rapid Assessment:

Quickly assess the patient's condition based on their phone description, considering symptoms, severity, and medical history.

• Prioritization and Routing:

Determine the urgency and appropriate care level for each patient, directing them to the most suitable resource, whether it's an in-person visit, an appointment, or a phone follow-up.

• Clinical Guidance and Education:

Provide patients with appropriate advice and information regarding their condition, treatment options, and self-care instructions.

• Communication and Coordination:

Effectively communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals, ensuring a smooth and coordinated patient experience.

• Documentation:

Accurately document all interactions and assessments in the patient's electronic health record.

Project: Patient Keeper and I-Mobile

• Clinical experience and an understanding of the information needs of a health care setting
• Proficiency in EHRs, data analytics, and other health care technologies
• An ability to adapt to emerging technology and skills in data analysis and interpretation
• Project management skills related to system implementation, upgrades, or process improvements
• Strong communication skills to educate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams regarding technology use
• The ability to promote advocacy for nursing ethics and patient safety and privacy

Areas of Experience: ER, Med-Surge, ICU, PCU, SICU, Psych, Inpatient Rehab

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

• Promoted patient-centered care by coordinating the plan of care for the patient stay, managing the length of stay, ensuring appropriate resource management and developing a safe appropriate discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitated the progression and transition of care using established criteria and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. Coordinated activities that promote quality outcomes and patient throughput while supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization
• Identified patients who are at risk for adverse outcomes during the transition from one level of care/setting to another.
• Performed a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial, medical and discharge needs of patients/family along with an assessment of resources appropriate and available to the patient/family.
• Reassessed the patient’s clinical condition as indicated
• Consider patient’s readmission status or risk of readmission and develops strategies to mitigate including education on appropriately accessing healthcare resources, preventative education, and community based resources.
• Coordinated the plan of care and drives the discharge plan by collaborating with the multidisciplinary health care team and in particular with the patient's physician to facilitate a successful care transition.
• Involved patient and family/responsible/significant others in identifying and clarifying needs and expectations to develop mutual and realistic goals.
• Evaluated progression of care using evidence-based tools and approved criteria throughout the episode of care; escalates progression and transition of care issues through the established chain of command
• Appropriate referrals to third party payer and disease and case management programs for recurring patients and patients with chronic disease states.
• Facilitated patient throughout with an ongoing focus of an effective care transition, quality, and efficiency
• Documented professional recommendations, discharge plan, care coordination interventions, and case management activities to effectively communicate to all members of the health care team
• Aligned patient needs with available resources to ensure a safe discharge/transition

• 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.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.