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Rochelle Brewer

Registered Nurse
Granite City,IL

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with eight years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Gateway Regional Medical Center
Granite City, IL
02.2016 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.

Registered Nurse

BJC
St Louis, MO
08.2014 - 02.2016
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
05.2014

Skills

  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Patient Examination
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Coordination

Certification

  • Licensed RN - 8 years
  • BLS
  • PALS
  • ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Gateway Regional Medical Center
02.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse

BJC
08.2014 - 02.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Southwestern Illinois College

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