VANESSA BRACE
Tucumcari,New Mexico
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical and acute care, specializing in patient advocacy and individualized care plans. Demonstrated success in educating families to achieve optimal health outcomes and enhance patient satisfaction. Recognized for strong communication skills and effective collaboration within diverse healthcare teams. Proficient in patient assessment, crisis management, and pain management, excelling in high-stress environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Clinical Support
Cross Arrow Medical Group, LLC
Tucumcari, New Mexico
06.2024 - Current
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses in various care settings.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans and interventions.
- Educate patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Conduct assessments to evaluate patient needs and determine appropriate care levels.
- Create and submit prior authorization requests for various imaging procedures, and for prescribed medications.
- Schedule appointments
- Primary Vaccine Coordinator in the clinic for New Mexico Vaccines for Children.
- Immunization administration to pediatric and adult patients.
- Medication reconciliation.
- Answering calls from patients, family members, insurance companies, pharmacies, hospitals, radiology departments, and clinical specialists to relay requests, clarify orders and referrals, answer questions, and address concerns.
- Manage documentation of patient records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilize electronic health record systems to track patient information efficiently.
- Respond promptly to emergencies, providing critical care as needed in high-pressure situations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Registered Nurse
Tendercare Pediatric Services
Loveland, CO
01.2019 - 05.2021
- This role was exactly the same as Tendercare Pediatric Services. I was a personal RN for a clinically complex patient with extensive special needs, in her home. This patient was receiving care from Tendercare Pediatric Services until she 'graduated' due to her age, and therefore needed to change providers. Her mother, who is her legal guardian and advocate, chose Maxim Healthcare and requested that I 'move' with them, in order to ensure continuity of compassionate, proficient care for her daughter. At which time, I chose to do as her mother requested. I switched companies and continued to care for her until we moved to New Mexico.
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients as directed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies.
- Assisted in managing patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patients' physical and emotional well-being.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe care environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Ft. Collins, CO
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital/corporate policies.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards.
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
Resident Care Director
Sunrise Senior Living
Denver, CO
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Protected patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination.
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution.
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs.
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
- Assumed leadership role when supervising staff nurses or students in clinical rotations.
- Educated patient and family members on symptom management and supportive treatments to improve continuity of care.
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Used computers to complete necessary documentation on patient progress.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as needed.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs.
- Managed individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patient health through nursing process.
- Compared patient response with observable outcomes to evaluate effectiveness of care.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
Admissions Registered Nurse
Advanced Healthcare of Aurora
Aurora, CO
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Performed audits on patient records to verify accuracy of information entered into computer systems.
- Assessed staffing needs on a daily basis to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to long term care facilities.
- Reviewed incident reports for accuracy and follow up as needed.
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted by external agencies regarding quality of care provided at the facility.
- Conducted regular assessments of resident needs and developed individualized plans of care accordingly.
- Maintained a safe environment for residents by monitoring staffing levels, conducting safety checks, and responding quickly to emergency situations.
- Fostered positive relationships with residents and their families through compassionate interaction.
- Utilized problem solving skills to resolve difficult situations with residents and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive services for each resident's unique needs.
- Monitored daily care provided by nursing staff to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Established work schedules and assignments for staff, accorded to workload, space, and equipment availability.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training of new staff members in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
RN Director of Care/Clinical Advocate
Colorado Lutheran Home
Arvada, CO
05.2010 - 11.2012
- Analyzed data from multiple sources in order to identify trends or patterns related to quality measures.
- Implemented policies and procedures that improved the quality of care provided to patients.
- Provided education and support to families regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Evaluated performance of staff members in order to provide feedback and direction.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to address patient issues or concerns.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff in a team environment.
- Communicated effectively with upper management regarding changes in policy and procedures.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities for professional growth.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices related to patient care.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate services for optimum patient outcomes.
- Oversaw the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
- Ensured effective utilization of resources while maintaining high standards of care.
- Conducted regular rounds to ensure compliance with regulations and standards of practice.
- Monitored staffing levels and adjusted schedules accordingly to meet patient needs.
- Created an atmosphere that promoted open communication among all healthcare providers.
- Engaged in problem solving techniques when addressing complex situations or conflicts.
- Led nursing team to improve and sustain superior performance of facility.
Education
AASN - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Aurora, CO02.2010
Skills
- Supply Restocking
- Appointment Scheduling
- ADL Assistance
- Medical assessment
- Unit Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Critical Care
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Data Collection
- Chart updating
- Patient Management
- Care Planning
- Mobility Assistance
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Wound Care
- Lab result interpretation
- Emergency Response
- Medication Distribution
- Long-Term Care
- Patient Discharge
- Team Coordination
- Patient care planning
- Care Plan Development
- Tracheostomy Care
- Evaluations
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Palliative care awareness
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Hospice and palliative care
- At-risk patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Relations
- Family advocacy
- Intake and discharge
- Employee Evaluation
- Emotional awareness
- Feeding Assistance
- EMR Systems
- Licensed RN
- Patient education and counseling
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Assessment
- Chest pain management
- Managing deadlines
- Patient Monitoring
- Home Health Care
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Evaluation
- Insulin medication assistance
- Taking vitals
- Treatment Planning
- electronic health records
- patient assessment
- administering medications
- infection control procedures
- prior authorization submission
- emotional support
- effectively communicates
- problem solving
- time management
- Long-term care
- patient advocacy
- Direct patient care
- Home visits
- emergency response
- medication reconciliation
- critical thinking
- team collaboration
- patient care planning
- EMR systems
- Patient counseling
- Palliative and pain management
- Infection control measures
- Strong medical ethic
- Administering immunizations
- Mobility assistance
- Relationship building
- Home care
- Patient evaluation
- Professional bedside manner
- VFC compliance
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Family education
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric treatment
- Tracheostomy care
- Personal care needs
- Reporting and documentation
- Appointment scheduling
References
References available upon request
Certification
New Mexico Registered Nurse license, unincumbered
Timeline
RN, Clinical Support
Cross Arrow Medical Group, LLC
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tendercare Pediatric Services
01.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
08.2018 - 05.2021
Resident Care Director
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2017 - 08.2019
Admissions Registered Nurse
Advanced Healthcare of Aurora
12.2014 - 07.2015
RN Director of Care/Clinical Advocate
Colorado Lutheran Home
05.2010 - 11.2012
AASN - Nursing
Concorde Career College