Sierra Brooks
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care in fast-paced environment. Proven to perform under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Med/Surg
Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, and monitor responses.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provide direct patient care, stabilize patients, and determine next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided individualized patient care for neonates in a Level III NICU including intravenous lines, ventilators, and arterial lines.
- Cared for critically ill infants monitoring vital signs, thermoregulation, and administering medications.
- Assessed and monitored patient condition using critical thinking skills and notified interdisciplinary team as needed.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Med/Surg
Norton Children's Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed care for a wide range of pediatric medical/surgical patients from infants to adolescents.
- Educated family on medications given- including rationale, side effects, and proper administration techniques.
- Utilized essential nursing skills such as obtaining intravenous access, lab draws, vital signs, and administering medication safely using the five rights of medication.
- Served as relief charge, provided expertise to newer nurses, made safe patient assignments, checked the crash cart safety equipment, and worked closely with the house supervisor for stang needs.
PICU- SNAP Intern
Norton Children's Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted PICU RN in daily care of pediatric patients including medication delivery, oral care, foley care, and lab draws.
- Assessed patient status, reported abnormalities in assessment, and intervened as needed.
- Provided family-centered care tailored to each patient's needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN05.2021
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Adaptable
- EPIC Charting
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Excellent verbal and written communication
References
- Amber Neff, NICU preceptor (502) 439-9239
- Jessica McCollum, 7East ANM, Jessica.mccollum@nortonhealthcare.org
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Med/Surg
Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Med/Surg
Norton Children's Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
PICU- SNAP Intern
Norton Children's Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Indiana University Southeast
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