Sidney Brannon
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate healthcare worker with an extensive background of direct patient care, conflict resolution, and learning experiences. Proven to remain calm in high-stress environments and diligently complete assigned tasks. Shown to develop strong relationships with coworkers and patients using respectful and empathetic communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
09.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with critical illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients.
- Performed various nursing skills to critically ill patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Merit Health Wesley
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Proficient in utilizing ultrasound guided imagery to obtain intravascular access.
Nurse Extern
Merit Health Wesley
Hattiesburg , MS
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living tasks by helping with bathing, changing clothes and trips to restroom.
- Protected patient wounds and infections by applying clean dressings, stockings and support bandages.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens for testing.
Nursing Assistant
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg12.2020
Skills
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Emergency Interventions
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Calm Under Stress
Certification
- Advanced Life Support (3/10/2023)
- Basic Life Support (8/31/23)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (8/17/23)
- NIHSS Stroke Certification (12/10/23)
- Ultrasound Guided IV Certification (10/15/23)
- Blood Culture Team (8/15/24)
Accomplishments
- Nurse Preceptor - Trained numerous nursing students, nursing externs, graduate nurses, and newly hired ICU nurses.
- Nurse Counsel - Met with other counsel members to discuss potential improvements that could be made to the ICU. Assessed and helped troubleshoot various issues that required the attention of the patient care manager.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Forrest General Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Merit Health Wesley
05.2022 - 09.2023
Nurse Extern
Merit Health Wesley
12.2020 - 12.2021
Nursing Assistant
Forrest General Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Southern Mississippi