Silvie Brooks
Holbrook,MA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Pembroke Hospital, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective crisis intervention and care planning. Adept at building trust with diverse populations, ensuring holistic care that addresses both physical and emotional needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
IntelyCare
01.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs and goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and support services.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and recovery processes.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety and minimize risks.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Pembroke Hospital
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted in crisis intervention, employing de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and compliance with treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options to promote understanding and engagement.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participated in regular training sessions to enhance clinical skills and stay updated on best practices in psychiatric care.
- Conducted assessments of patient mental status, identifying changes that required immediate attention from healthcare providers.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, NC10-2024
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Nursing
Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
06-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Care planning
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Tracheostomy care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Patient counseling
- Seizure management
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pembroke Hospital
12.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
IntelyCare
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Nursing
Brockton Hospital School of Nursing