Qiyahra Brown
Asbury Park,NJ
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with 1+ years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Pre/Op, PACU, and Medical-Surgical patients. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Preop/ Procedure Room/ PACU
Endoscopy Center of Ocean County/ Toms River
Toms River , NJ
2023.10 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients before, during, and after endoscopic procedure.
- IV insertion
- Administered appropriate medication according to doctor's orders prior to procedure.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to attending physician immediately.
- Communicated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient's progress throughout the procedure.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for optimal patient outcomes.
- Documented all relevant information pertaining to patient assessment accurately into electronic medical record system.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative education to patients and families.
- Assisted physicians with biopsies of gastrointestinal tissues for laboratory analysis.
Registered Nurse Preop/ OR/ PACU
Jasper Spine Institute
Brick , NJ
2023.09 - Current
- Performed wound dressing changes as needed per physician instructions.
- Evaluated patient recovery progress by monitoring vital signs and other indicators such as pain level or mobility range of motion exercises.
- Assisted in preparation for surgery by preparing the operating room with necessary supplies and equipment.
- Managed postoperative pain management protocols including IV narcotics titrations.
- Provided post-operative care for patients recovering from surgery.
- Performed preoperative assessments including history taking and physical assessment of the surgical site prior to anesthesia induction.
- IV insertion
Registered Nurse,Med-Surg Renal/Gastro/Remote Tele
Morristown Memorial Hospital
Morristown , NJ
2021.08 - 2023.06
- Provides direct patient care to 6-7 acutely ill patients per shift
- Utilizes the nursing processes to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, ans evaluate interventions
- Promote evidence based practice
- Collaborate with the interpersonal disciplinary team to help improve patient outcomes and meet individualized patient care goals
- Served and continue to serve on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Preceptor experience with nursing students and experienced RN's
- Code & RRT experience
- Secondary charge nurse experience which includes counting omnicell, checking crash cart, ensuing staffing every four hours, and providing continuous support to staff and patients
Registered Nurse Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
North Fullerton Surgery Center
Montclair , New Jersey
2022.11 - 2023.03
- Ensure surgery is safe for patient and they meet criteria for medical clearance prior to surgery
- Assess, prepare, and instruct patients prior to surgery
- Ensure consents are received, signed, and completed correctly
- Establish IV access and review expectations of pre/post procedure processes
- Continuous assessment and monitoring of the post operative patient to ensure discharge criteria is met for each stage of PACU
- Documenting patient assessments and scanning patient forms
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Patient Care Technician - Postpartum
Monmouth Medical Center
Long Branch , NJ
2018.06 - 2021.08
- Cared for 25+ new mothers/ newborns from admission to discharge
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Adapted do frequent policy changes and found creative ways to provide compassionate care with increased restrictions during COVID-19 pandemic
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJ05.2021
Skills
- Strong IV insertion & maintenance
- Phlebotomy
- PEG/NG tube, urostomy, nephrostomy, foley, Jackson Pratt drain, suprapupic catheter, & chest tube care experience
- Continuous head to toe assessment
- Preceptorship/ Secondary Charge Nurse
- EPIC, CERNER, GMED, E-CLINICAL, & VISION EMR experience
Certification
- BLS Certified by American Heart Association
- ACLS Certified by American Heart Association
- Telemetry Certified by Atlantic Health System
- NIH Stroke Certified by AMerican Academy Of CME
Volunteer Experience
- Ethel & Raphael Pediatrics In Ocean Township, NJ, 2017-2020
- Sunrise Nursing Home in Madison, NJ, 2017-2019
Timeline
Registered Nurse Preop/ Procedure Room/ PACU
Endoscopy Center of Ocean County/ Toms River
2023.10 - Current
Registered Nurse Preop/ OR/ PACU
Jasper Spine Institute
2023.09 - Current
Registered Nurse Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
North Fullerton Surgery Center
2022.11 - 2023.03
Registered Nurse,Med-Surg Renal/Gastro/Remote Tele
Morristown Memorial Hospital
2021.08 - 2023.06
Patient Care Technician - Postpartum
Monmouth Medical Center
2018.06 - 2021.08
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
- BLS Certified by American Heart Association
- ACLS Certified by American Heart Association
- Telemetry Certified by Atlantic Health System
- NIH Stroke Certified by AMerican Academy Of CME
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