Theresa Brogan
San Diego,California
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with over 20 years of experience in diverse clinical healthcare settings. Skilled in providing advanced life support and delivering compassionate care in high-stress situations, ensuring safety, effective treatments and positive patient outcomes. Upbeat and positive attitude with exceptional communication and clinical skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
12.2024 - Current
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Communicated and collaborated with all healthcare staff to organize patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
ER Registered Nurse
BJC Healthcare System
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Staffed various ER's within the BJC network.
- Provided immediate care to patients with severe or life-threatening medical conditions..
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Triage, prioritize and stabilize patients.
Oncology Infusion Nurse
SSM Healthcare St. Clare Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, IV fluids, medications and blood products through IV, imported cath, PICC lines to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer, heart and kidney problems.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
ER Registered Nurse & Infusion Nurse
ShiftMed Staffing
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Staffed various Infusion clinics and ER's in SSM network around St. Louis area
ER Registered Nurse & Infusion Nurse
Care Rev Staffing
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Floated to three Infusion clinics and four ER's around St. Louis area
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
- Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in positive patient outcomes and impact on treatment.
- Prepared patients for surgery or diagnostic testing by assessing actual and potential health problems.
- Performed IV insertion,assisted with intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Performed IV insertion, assisted with intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, used crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
MedPro Staffing
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
- Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Travel Nurses Across America
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses in Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nurses
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Charge Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital Emergency Department
12.2008 - 12.2018
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration in busy Level 1 Trauma Center, Stroke & Stemi Certified Hospital
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, used crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ05-1998
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Team Player
- Patient stabilization
- Compassionate and caring
- Geriatric care
Certification
- ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, BLS, CPI, ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy Administration
- Licensed in Arizona, California and Missouri (compact)
Timeline
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
12.2024 - Current
ER Registered Nurse
BJC Healthcare System
12.2024 - 03.2025
Oncology Infusion Nurse
SSM Healthcare St. Clare Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2025
ER Registered Nurse & Infusion Nurse
ShiftMed Staffing
07.2023 - 01.2024
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
12.2022 - 05.2023
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
01.2022 - 05.2022
ER Registered Nurse & Infusion Nurse
Care Rev Staffing
06.2021 - 10.2023
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
12.2020 - 05.2021
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
08.2020 - 12.2020
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
MedPro Staffing
01.2020 - 05.2020
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Travel Nurses Across America
06.2019 - 12.2019
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nurses
12.2018 - 05.2019
Charge Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital Emergency Department
12.2008 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
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