Trishana Malbrough
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with nine years of diverse experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings. Works well with diverse patient populations, and fosters trusting relationships with patients and staff to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy
Sentara
07.2021 - Current
- Prepare patients for endoscopic procedures by educating on the procedural process, addressing concerns, and conducting a medical history and assessment.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms and alerted medical team of potential contraindications to the procedure.
- Oversee the care of patients recovering from anesthesia.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Minimized potential complications by promptly identifying warning signs during assessments and responding appropriately to emergent situations.
- Educated patients on post-operative instructions, and symptoms indicating emergency care.
Pain Management
Sentara
08.2021 - 11.2024
- Prepare patients for pain management procedures by educating on the procedural process, addressing concerns, and conducting a medical history and assessment.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms and alerted the medical team of potential contraindications to the procedure.
- Prepare sterile field for procedures.
- Facilitated patient comfort during procedures and recovery, providing empathetic support, addressing concerns and providing comfort measures.
- Act as nurse circulator during procedures
- Assist with procedures including administering medication under the guide of the anesthesiologist.
- Provided post-procedural care for patients, including monitoring vital signs, assessing pain management needs, and educating patients on what to expect with the interventions provided.
- Minimized potential complications by promptly identifying warning signs during assessments and responding appropriately to emergent situations.
Nursing Resource Pool
Sentara
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Support various departments including the Intravenous team, Emergency Department, Oncology, Behavioral Health, Med/Surg, Step-down unit and ICU by providing direct and indirect patient care.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts through comprehensive handoffs that included vital information about each patient''s status and ongoing needs.
- Delivered culturally competent care to a diverse patient population by respecting individual values, beliefs, and preferences in the provision of healthcare services.
- Increased efficiency within the resource pool by cross-training in various units and adapting quickly to diverse healthcare settings.
VACCINATION CLINIC
Ashebritt/ IEM
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Educated patients on their options for choosing Covid vaccination, addressing concerns and providing accurate information about possible side effects.
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Act as pharmacy charge nurse by providing supervision over the distribution, preparation and administration of Covid vaccines
- Collaborate with project managers to create strategies in the distribution of Covid vaccines to prevent waste.
- Maintained detailed records of vaccinations administered, ensuring accurate reporting for public health purposes.
Home Health Nurse
Sentara
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and medical history of patients recently discharged from the hospital or inpatient rehab.
- Educated patients and families on disease, wound, ostomy and drain management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote self-care.
- Coordinated necessary resources and support systems to create a smooth transition to home.
- Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, including medication management, wound, ostomy and drain care, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sentara
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with paramedics, nurses and physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, intravenous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Performed focused patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans in collaboration with the provider.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Sentara
07.2015 - 11.2017
- Orchestrated interdisciplinary care for 6-11 patients on a 42 bed unit, through close collaboration with MD and ancillary staff; prepared patient charts to facilitate admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Conducted physical assessments for medical-surgical patients of adult and geriatric populations.
- Performed medication administration, dressing changes, nasal-gastric and peg tube feedings; foley catheter placement, phlebotomy for lab testing and start of intravenous lines.
- Monitored and provided interventions to maintain the patency and efficacy of patient equipment including tracheostomy tubes, chest tubes, JP drains, Foley catheters, and wound vacuums
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, patient equipment, wound care, infection prevention, medication and pain management interventions,
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired nurses and potential candidates for hire.
- Acted as a patient advocate, voicing patient and family questions and concerns to other members of their medical team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA07.2015
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Safety Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Basic Life Support
- Therapeutic Communication
- IV insertion techniques
- Peripheral IV care
- Hemodynamic monitoring
Certifications and License
- REGISTERED NURSE OF VIRGINIA (MULTI-STATE PRIVILEGE), 0001260130, 2026-03-31
- BLS FOR THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, 2026-06-30
Timeline
Pain Management
Sentara
08.2021 - 11.2024
Endoscopy
Sentara
07.2021 - Current
VACCINATION CLINIC
Ashebritt/ IEM
05.2020 - 06.2020
Nursing Resource Pool
Sentara
02.2020 - 07.2021
Home Health Nurse
Sentara
04.2019 - 02.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sentara
11.2017 - 04.2019
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Sentara
07.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
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