Tricia Brazell
Mobile,AL
Summary
Compassionate and diligent Registered Nurse with substantial experience in case management, treatment plans, and patient care coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through collaborative care and individualized care plans. Strong clinical judgment and commitment to ethical practice ensure high-quality, holistic nursing care for diverse patient populations.
Multi-State (RN) Nursing License
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gracepoint HomeCare
08.2023 - Current
- Managed patient medication history, home equipment, medical supplies, admissions/discharges from hospital, and hospice and wound care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Worked with many long-term care nursing interventions/equipment as PEG tube care, tracheostomy, catheters of all types, wound care, power wheelchair equipment, hoyer lift, feeding equipment, hospital bed, oxygen machine, and ventilators.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Developed patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals, ensuring multidisciplinary approach.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones, especially with ALS patients.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice by upholding patient confidentiality and advocating for individual rights in all interactions with stakeholders.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mobile Infirmary Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (case management, physical therapy, and providers) or optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and accreditation standards by maintaining accurate documentation of all utilization review activities.
- Supported data-driven decision-making by regularly analyzing trends in resource utilization, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Medical Assistant and CNA
Springhill Hospital
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Enhanced patient care coordination by effectively communicating review outcomes to healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with physicians to clarify treatment plans, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practices.
- Ensured timely patient discharges by coordinating with healthcare teams, optimizing bed availability.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collaborated with additional healthcare teams such as nurses, providers, case management, and physical therapy.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Education
Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05-2022
High School Diploma -
Greene County High School
Leakesville, Ms05-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Documentation and reporting
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical assessment
- Direct patient care
- Palliative, Long-Term Care, and Home HealthCare
- Strong clinical judgment
- Collaborative care
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care plan development
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale Training (2-year certification)
- ASLS (Advanced Stroke Life Support)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gracepoint HomeCare
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mobile Infirmary Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2023
Medical Assistant and CNA
Springhill Hospital
12.2020 - 08.2021
Nursing
University of South Alabama
High School Diploma -
Greene County High School
Computer Skills
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Internet/Email, Windows , Nursing charting with Cerner from Practicum and eRSP.
Excellent Typing Speed: >80 wpm.