SIDNEY BRANNON
Laurel,MS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate healthcare worker with an extensive background of direct patient care, conflict resolution, and learning experiences. Remains calm in high-stress environments and diligently completes assigned tasks. Shown to develop strong relationships with coworkers and patients using respectful and empathetic communication skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse, CCU
Aya Healthcare/East Jefferson General Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Led nursing critical care team, ensuring adherence to protocols and delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills within the CCU.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Forrest General Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Performed various nursing skills to critically ill patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with critical illnesses.
- 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
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Administered evidence-based treatments to critical-care patients in compliance with established rules, policies, and protocols.
- Monitored patients regularly to evaluate treatment progress, symptom changes, and urgency for emergency interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary evaluations, ensuring timely interventions for critical patients.
- Proficient in utilizing ultrasound guided imagery to obtain intravascular access.
Nurse Extern
Merit Health Wesley
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
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
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
Accomplishments
- East Jefferson CCU Charge Nurse - Supervise all registered nurses in the Coronary Care Unit during the shift, plan patient assignments, enforce hospital policies and procedures, and provide a supportive work environment for all healthcare team members.
- Nurse Preceptor - Trained numerous nursing students, nursing externs, graduate nurses, and newly hired ICU nurses at all previous and current places of employment.
- Forrest General Hospital 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.
Certification
- Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIHSS Stroke Certification
- Ultrasound Guided IV Certification
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse, CCU
Aya Healthcare/East Jefferson General Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Forrest General Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2025
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