Ronda Brookman
Bluford,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Rehab
SSM Good Samaritan Hospital
Mt. Vernon, IL
10.2020 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
RN Supervisor - SDS
Franklin Hospital
Benton, IL
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient care was provided throughout the hospital system.
- Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, ordering additional items as needed.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Served as an active member on committees focused on improving quality initiatives at the facility level.
- Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
RN
Crossroads Community Hospital
Mt. Vernon, IL
12.2010 - 02.2019
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Supervisor - Patient Flow
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Marion, IL
07.2008 - 12.2010
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams such as physicians, social workers and case managers to ensure appropriate patient placement.
- Advised physicians on admission criteria guidelines for specific diagnoses or treatment modalities.
- Participated in performance improvement activities related to admitting process within the organization.
- Attended weekly staff meetings with department supervisors and directors discussing current trends in admissions procedures.
- Provided training on best practices for optimizing patient flow processes.
- Identified areas where additional resources were needed in order to improve patient flow processes.
- Documented any process improvements made as a result of implementing new strategies or procedures aimed at increasing efficiencies in the system.
RN
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital
Mt. Vernon, IL
05.2002 - 06.2008
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
LPN
Good Samaritan Regional Health Center
Mt. Vernon, IL
05.1993 - 05.2002
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
Manager - Bakery
Country Fair Grocery
Mt. Vernon, IL
01.1991 - 05.1993
- Supervised daily production activities including baking, icing, decorating cakes, cookies.
- Organized weekly schedules for bakers, cake decorators, and other personnel according to workloads and staffing needs.
- Monitored quality control standards for all baked goods produced by the department.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL05-2002
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Basic Life Support
- Community health
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
- Patient Management
- Patient Care Coordination
- Care Planning
- Patient Education
Timeline
RN - Rehab
SSM Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2020 - Current
RN Supervisor - SDS
Franklin Hospital
02.2019 - 10.2020
RN
Crossroads Community Hospital
12.2010 - 02.2019
Supervisor - Patient Flow
Heartland Regional Medical Center
07.2008 - 12.2010
RN
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2002 - 06.2008
LPN
Good Samaritan Regional Health Center
05.1993 - 05.2002
Manager - Bakery
Country Fair Grocery
01.1991 - 05.1993
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rend Lake College
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