Trish Brunjes
Swanzey,NH
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Cheshire Medical Center, showcasing exceptional critical care certification and a compassionate bedside manner. Excelled in patient assessments and medication administration, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Mentored nursing staff and students, leveraging strong clinical judgment and advocacy skills to improve patient outcomes. Competent Nurse Educator with robust background in emergency care, delivering high-quality patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to manage critical situations effectively and contribute to life-saving interventions. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment and trauma response. Strong professional desire for the power that comes with education in the ability to take better care of our patients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cheshire Medical Center
06.2002 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
New Hampshire Community College
Keene,NH05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA05-2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting
- Charge and Triage nurse
- Strong Clinical Skills
- Critical Care certified
- Emergency Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cheshire Medical Center
06.2002 - Current
Associate of Arts - Nursing
New Hampshire Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Anna Maria College
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