Nicole Brewer
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in clinical settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allina Health Cambridge Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Croix Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Helped maintain a high standard of care for residents by answering call lights and monitoring behavior for signs of progress or regress
- Applied dressings and non-medicated treatments under the supervision of medical professionals
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families to create a positive care environment
- Completed tests for patients including vital signs, blood glucose checks, and others and notified nursing staff of significant changes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Ecumen
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Assist patients with daily activities including eating, dressing, ambulating, etc
- Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, and recording intake information
- Administered therapeutic treatments, non-sterile dressings, ice packs and baths
- Establish a special connection with residents through empathy and relationship building techniques.
Assistant Manager
Maurices
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Human Service Technician
Success Homes North Inc
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Promoted health and wellness in psychiatric patients by providing caring emotional support and encouragement
- Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Direct Support Professional
TBI Residential and Community Services
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Accurately filed state records and client documentation
- Preformed crisis prevention techniques
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Worked with patients to provide emotional support and closely monitor potentially dangerous changes to behavior
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) in Nursing -
Pine Technical And Community College
Pine City, MN05.2024
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Wound Care
- Patient Intake
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Clinical Documentation
- Family Communication
- ADLs
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers - 07/01/23
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 06/26/22
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allina Health Cambridge Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Croix Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 06.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Ecumen
05.2021 - 10.2021
Human Service Technician
Success Homes North Inc
04.2020 - 04.2021
Direct Support Professional
TBI Residential and Community Services
10.2019 - 04.2020
Assistant Manager
Maurices
08.2017 - 06.2021
Associate in Science (AS) in Nursing -
Pine Technical And Community College
- BLS for Healthcare Providers - 07/01/23
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 06/26/22
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