TAUSHA J. BROOKS
Summary
Organized and dependable, Caring and compassionate Registered Nurse, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Provides safe, effective patient centered care to patients across the life span.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Flight Nurse III
Air Methods
02.2017 - Current
- Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (neonatal through adult), provide therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground, helicopter, or airplane) from hospitals or accident scenes
- Provide patient care within policies, protocols and guidelines developed by Air Methods
- Assess for and detect changes in the status of patients and demonstrate a proactive approach to solving patient problems
- Maintain complete and accurate records, participate in unit quality assurance programs, perform data collection and participate in research activities
- Communicate effectively in working with outside institutions/agencies, including hospitals, EMS, police and fire departments
- Plan, organize and position equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport
- Maintain contact with patients, families and referring facility physicians, nurses and pre-hospital personnel
- Participate in clinical instruction for internal and external groups
- Maintain clinical competence across all aspects of the Flight nurse scope of practice including but not limited to cardiac assist devices (IABP, Tandem Heart, Heartmate, etc..), ARDS treatment including advanced ventilator management and nitric oxide implementation, ECMO support, obstetric emergencies, trauma patient care across the lifespan, critical care across the lifespan, and any other patient populations
- Perform all physical requirements of job in confined spaces and under adverse environmental conditions.
Emergency Room Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
10.2011 - 08.2017
- Pt initial assessments, creating a plan of care for patient, providing interventions for problems, communicating with patient and family members, Communicating with Doctors and anyone else involved in patient care regarding patient progress and response to therapy
- Administering medications with regards to the six rights of medication administration Documentation of patient assessments, interventions, response to therapies and discharge plan of care Educating pts and their families on their disease/ diagnosis and how to take care of it after they leave the hospital
- EKG's, IV insertion, NG Tube placement, catheter placement CBI, wound cleansing and dressing
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Pt initial assessments, creating plan of care for patient, providing interventions for problems, communicating with patient and family members as well as with physicians and other healthcare team members
- Monitoring pts in labor and assisting with the delivery process
- Monitoring fetal heart rates and response to labor and other efforts
- Prepping patient for surgery, assisting with cesarean sections in the operating room
- Medication administration, care of the newborn after delivery, care of mother after delivery, assessing uterine bleeding
Education
Master's Science of Nursing MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
05.2024
MSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
03.2017
BSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
03.2014
ADN - Nursing
Everest College
07.2011
Skills
- Operational Procedures
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Active Listening
- Operational Standards
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Airway Management
- Compassionate and Caring
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Certification
- CFRN - Certified Flight Registered Nurse
- CEN- Certified Emergency Registered Nurse
- BLS- BAsic Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
- TPATC- Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Certification
Timeline
Flight Nurse III
Air Methods
02.2017 - Current
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
10.2013 - 06.2014
Emergency Room Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
10.2011 - 08.2017
Master's Science of Nursing MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
MSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
BSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
ADN - Nursing
Everest College
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