Rebecca Brown

Work History

ICU Project Manager, Clinical Educator, IC

Evans Memorial Hospital

02.2023 - 04.2023

Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for development of new ICU unit.
Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
Developed and created orientation process for clinical staff to improve retention rate and performance within each department.
Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments to serve as informational resource to staff.
Collaborated with clinical leadership to revise and update policies and procedures to ensure delivery of high quality patient care.
Investigated hospital acquired infections and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory reporting to CDC, GHA, GA DPH, and SENDSS.

Director of Inpatient Services

Evans Memorial Hospital

09.2022 - 02.2023

Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Managed nurses and nursing activities in 14 bed hospital unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Implemented cost saving initiatives to reduce operational expenses while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and services.

PRN Emergency Room RN/Nursing Supervisor

Evans Memorial Hospital

05.2022 - 09.2022

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
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.
Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
Assessed patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds in every department and all other areas of hospital.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and patient families to promote high quality patient care.
Maintained accurate patient medical records ensuring HIPPA compliance.

Emergency Department RN

St. Joseph Hospital

12.2020 - 09.2022

Provided direct care for a wide range of patient populations including trauma/ traumatic brain injuries, neurological emergencies, sepsis, myocardial infarction, respiratory emergencies, GI bleeding, organ failure, and pain management.
Collaborated with physicians and healthcare team to ensure delivery of appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Conducted initial assessments of trauma victims and initiated treatment in accordance to physician orders, hospital policy, and standard nursing practice.
Performed diagnostic test on ER patients.
Assisted MD with procedures that include but are not limited to intubation, insertion of central and arterial lines, chest tube insertion, and craniotomy.
Initiated and titrated critical care IV drips to maintain hemodynamic stability.
Administered exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex critical care such as ventilator management and induced hypothermia.
Monitored patients closely to identify signs of arrhythmias and other life threatening complications.
Administered multiple types of medications utilizing the "5 rights" and monitored responses.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff, patients, and patient families to organize successful patient care.
Maintained accurate patient medical records ensuring HIPPA compliance.

Emergency Room RN/Clinical Preceptor

East Georgia Regional Medical Center

08.2016 - 12.2020

Provided direct care for a wide range of patient populations including trauma/ traumatic brain injuries, neurological emergencies, sepsis, myocardial infarction, respiratory emergencies, GI bleeding, organ failure, and pain management.
Collaborated with physicians and healthcare team to ensure delivery of appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Conducted initial assessments of trauma victims and initiated treatment in accordance to physician orders, hospital policy, and standard nursing practice.
Performed diagnostic test on ER patients.
Assisted MD with procedures that include but are not limited to intubation, insertion of central and arterial lines, chest tube insertion, and craniotomy.
Initiated and titrated critical care IV drips to maintain hemodynamic stability.
Administered exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex critical care such as ventilator management and induced hypothermia.
Monitored patients closely to identify signs of arrhythmias and other life threatening complications.
Administered multiple types of medications utilizing the "5 rights" and monitored responses.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff, patients, and patient families to organize successful patient care.
Maintained accurate patient medical records ensuring HIPPA compliance.
Contributed educational and clinical expertise to nursing students to help optimize learning and implementation of quality patient centered care.
Precepted new nurses providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.

Flight Nurse

Air Evac Lifeteam

12.2012 - 02.2017

Provided direct care and initiated treatment to patients with emergent, life threatening conditions or injuries.
Conducted primary and secondary assessments of critically ill or injured patients in a prehospital setting.
Delivered age appropriate emergency, trauma, and critical care.
Delivered quick lifesaving interventions in coordination with a paramedic to include but not limited to intubation, needle decompression, surgical cricothyrotomy, IO insertion, and RSI.
Utilized quick critical thinking and multitasking in fast paced environment while maintaining patient and flight crew safety.
Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.

Emergency Room RN/Charge Nurse

East Georgia Regional Medical Center

11.2009 - 12.2012

Provided direct care for a wide range of patient populations including trauma/ traumatic brain injuries, neurological emergencies, sepsis, myocardial infarction, respiratory emergencies, GI bleeding, organ failure, and pain management.
Collaborated with physicians and healthcare team to ensure delivery of appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Conducted initial assessments of trauma victims and initiated treatment in accordance to physician orders, hospital policy, and standard nursing practice.
Performed diagnostic test on ER patients.
Assisted MD with procedures that include but are not limited to intubation, insertion of central and arterial lines, chest tube insertion, and craniotomy.
Initiated and titrated critical care IV drips to maintain hemodynamic stability.
Administered exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex critical care such as ventilator management and induced hypothermia.
Monitored patients closely to identify signs of arrhythmias and other life threatening complications.
Administered multiple types of medications utilizing the "5 rights" and monitored responses.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff, patients, and patient families to organize successful patient care.
Maintained accurate patient medical records ensuring HIPPA compliance.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

Summary

Overview

Work History

ICU Project Manager, Clinical Educator, IC

Director of Inpatient Services

PRN Emergency Room RN/Nursing Supervisor

Emergency Department RN

Emergency Room RN/Clinical Preceptor

Flight Nurse

Emergency Room RN/Charge Nurse

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate - Emergency Services

Skills

Certification

Affiliations

Timeline

Awards

Awards

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