Rebecca Brown
Cocoa,United States
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a robust background in patient care notably at The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County. Excelled in patient assessment, education, and enhancing improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. Demonstrates a strong medical work ethic and exceptional patient management skills, contributing to efficient healthcare delivery and positive patient experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Registered Nurse
Florida Department of Health Brevard County
Melbourne, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Administered high-quality, direct care to maternity patients in a community health department setting.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assessed patient's needs for further evaluation or referral to specialists or community agencies for additional support services.
- Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
- Communicated with patients with compassion, while keeping medical information private.
- Counseled patients and families about their condition, medical treatments, lifestyle modification techniques.
- Administration of oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications to patients, as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to improving quality of care delivery.
- Instructed and supervised the performance of licensed practical nurses and nurse aides.
- Trained newly hired talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and standards of care.
- Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep staff motivated.
- Participated in community outreach activities to promote public health awareness among target populations.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered vaccinations according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Facilitated access to medical services and other resources for clients.
Medical Assistant/RN
Sunshine Medical Care
Rockledge, FL
03.2013 - 02.2023
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion, and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates, and refill requests, to facilitate treatment.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces, and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures, and physicians' instructions.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination, and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-authorization functions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Organized charts, documents, and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs, and information about current medical issues.
- Transmitted physicians' orders to patients, counseling on execution, and addressing follow-up questions.
- Provided numerous types of immunizations and contraception choices according to patients' personal needs.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Maintained accurate medical records including filing, retrieving, scanning, copying and faxing documents as requested by physicians or staff members.
- Performed administrative functions such as data entry into electronic health record system or other software programs.
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Publix
Rockledge, FL
10.2009 - Current
- Provided customer service in the pharmacy, including answering questions about medications and health care items.
- Teamed with peers, technicians, and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Assisted the pharmacist with clearing a high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates, and supply adequate inventory.
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products, and verified insurance benefits.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations, and avoid data compromises.
- Maintained clean, organized pharmacy shelving, and work areas.
- Verified patients' identities at pickup to prevent the sale of wrong medications.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts, and counting money back to customers.
- Participated in continuing education programs relevant to pharmacy operations.
- Received incoming shipments of medications from wholesalers or manufacturers in accordance with company policies.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously, responding to inquiries or transferring calls as appropriate.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Organizational/Healthcare Management
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL05-2024
Associate of Arts -
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FLSkills
- Patient education and counseling
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Obstetrical nursing
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Patient assessments
- Lab result interpretation
- Documentation and charting
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient monitoring
- Treatment Planning
- Coordinating referrals
- Postpartum care
- Precepting
- Vaccine administration
- Medication, PO, SQ, and IM administration
- Training and coaching
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2016-ongoing
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2018
- Registered Pharmacy Technician License - 2020
- College Credit Certificate Scientific Workplace Preparation- 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Registered Nurse
Florida Department of Health Brevard County
03.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant/RN
Sunshine Medical Care
03.2013 - 02.2023
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Publix
10.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Applied Science - Organizational/Healthcare Management
Eastern Florida State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2016-ongoing
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2018
- Registered Pharmacy Technician License - 2020
- College Credit Certificate Scientific Workplace Preparation- 2022
Associate of Arts -
Eastern Florida State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Florida State College
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