STACY BRINK
Newcastle,PA
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care at Butler Memorial Hospital. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through advanced life support and effective communication. Adept at ventilator management and fostering collaborative team environments, ensuring optimal care for critically ill patients while promoting family involvement and support.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Butler Memorial Hospital
06.1989 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in [Type] critical care units.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
JAMESON SCHOOL OF NURSING
New Castle, PASkills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced life support
- Respiratory maintenance
- Metabolic function monitoring
- Therapy management
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Taking vitals
- Issue assessment and monitoring
- Point of care testing
- Nutrition and nourishment issues
- Complex information interpretation
- Intervention recommendations
- Needs assessment
- CPR/AED
- Records updating
- Medical device monitoring
- Analytical thinking
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Medical equipment setup
- Electronic charting
- Relationship building
- Staff coordination
- Diagnostic procedures
- Medical histories and assessments
- Patient coping mechanisms
- IV setup
- Pulmonary assessments
- Decision-making
- HIPAA education
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Fluid intake and output monitoring
- Emotional support
- Blood transfusion administration
- Vitals monitoring
- Medication administration
- Specimen collection
- Reliable and responsible
- Task and work prioritization
- Pain management
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Adaptable and flexible
- Honest and dependable
- Patient advocacy
- Patient assessment
- Emergency interventions
- Patient monitoring
- Problem-solving
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Cardiac monitors
- Family support
- End-of-life care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Ventilator management
- Renal function management
- Organ donor procedures
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Certification
- ACLS,BLS Training - PRESENT
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Butler Memorial Hospital
06.1989 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
JAMESON SCHOOL OF NURSING
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