PHILLIP MIDDLEBROOKS

Dedicated registered nurse (RN) with specialty experience in progressive care, cardiac, emergency, trauma, and medical/surgical nursing. Developed strong assessment-evaluation and treatment-planning skills through clinical and practical experiences. Demonstrate knowledge of medication administration, management and training protocols. Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, facilitates patient education, and collaborates on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.

2009, 2013, Axis Imaging, Waco, TX, Registered radiologic technologist with four years of experience conducting diagnostic imaging procedures. Demonstrate expertise in fixed and mobile radiography, computed radiography, and fluoroscopic procedures. Committed to providing high-quality radiologic services and catering to patient needs during exams. Proficient user of radiology management tools, radiation protection and information systems., Radiography exams included spine, head, chest, abdomen, extremities, facial bones, paranasal sinuses, bony thorax., Participated in executing fluoroscopic exams, such as UGI, small bowel series, barium enema, arthrography, hysterosalpingography, myelography, and lumbar puncture., Thoroughly organized and maintained accuracy of patient’s orders and files; entered, started, completed, and put in ICD-10 codes for each exam in the computer with keen attention to detail.

2003, 2006, Denton Regional Medical Center, Denton, TX, Served as first point of contact for patients. Performed triage based on level of urgency. Responsible for maintaining patient charts, entering patient data into Meditech database, transcribing medication orders, tracking and paging medical personnel. Relaying patient records to other treatment facilities and fielding incoming phone calls.

8/2010, 5/2012, Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, Waco, TX, Worked under the supervision of an RN providing patient assessment, bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on cardiac, PCU and medical-surgical floors. Handled medication administration, dressing changes, IVs, catheter and all other aspects of nursing care. Facilitated admissions, discharges and transfers; prepared chart notes and other documentation; and participated on interdisciplinary team., Treated an average of 2 patients daily. Gained experience in procedures such as blood administration, cardioversions and successful patient care., Presented patient and family education plans to ensure improved patient understanding, autonomy, informed consent and long-term positive health outcomes., Earned a reputation for excellence in service delivery. Supervisor comments: "Phillip will be an outstanding RN. He has excellent interpersonal skills and readily establishes rapport with diverse patient populations…his clinical skills are impressive…Phillip would be an asset to any nursing team."

• Pre/post op Nurse, EOC, 11/2022, Present, Waco Cardiology Cath Lab, Waco, TX, Pre op and recovery nurse, preparing patients for heart catheterization and pacemaker insertion. Recovering patients post procedure. In addition to Nursing duties provided Environment of Care, including building maintenance and resource management.
• Staff Nurse II / Emergency Trauma Nurse, 5/2014, 11/2022, Baylor Scott and White-Hillcrest, Waco, TX, Staff nurse on a Renal/Med-Surg unit (5 months), Endoscopy Department (PRN for 1 year) and Emergency Department (8+ years and current position). Provide patient care including trauma and emergency response care and resuscitation, wound care, medication administration, blood transfusions, patient education, IV procedures, Foley insertion/care, inputting physician's orders and nightly chart checks for quality control. ACLS, PALS, TNCC, Stroke certified.
• Registered Nurse / Shift supervisor, 8/2013, 2014, Cedar Crest Hospital, Belton, TX, Nighttime shift supervisor for mental health/chemical dependency unit. Provide patient care, medication administration, wound care, lab draws, and nightly chart checks for quality control.