Vanya Brown

Froedtert Hospital

• Medsurg observation unit/Tele with psych, neuro, GI/GU, drains, drips, lines, wound care, diabetics, surgicals, SI patients, detoxers, PCAs, drips, drains, NGs, SBO, CHF, respiratory failure, sepsis
• Ratio 1:4 26 bed unit
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.

Mercy Health Janesville Trauma Center

• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
• Developed strategies to reduce medical errors and improve patient safety.
• MedSurg/Tele unit dealing with wound care, diabetics, surgicals, SI patients, detoxers, PCAs, drips, drains, NGs, SBO, CHF, respiratory failure, sepsis
• Ratio 1:4-6 40 beds on the floor and they double board them

Ascension Franklin Hospital

• Postop/obs/tele floor taking care of patients coming and going to surgery
• Ortho patients, neuro patients, GI/GU, ED overflow, stroke patients and medsurg overflow
• I treat patients with pre surg, post surg, strokes, spinal fusions, wound care, covid treatment, traction, fixations, GI surgeries, hernia repairs, kidney/renal surgeries
• I have experience with drains, wound vacs, drips and wound cares.Ratio 1:7-10 Most often primarying team/ no aids 26 bed unit
• Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
• Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
• Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
• Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.

Aurora St Lukes

• Post op surgical observation/Tele floor along with floating to ED boarding
• I treat patients with pre surg, post surg, strokes, spinal fusions, wound care, covid treatment, traction, fixations, GI surgeries, hernia repairs, kidney/renal surgeries
• I have experience with drains, wound vacs, drips and wound cares
• Ratio 1:5 25 bed unit
• Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
• Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
• Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
• Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.

Mercy One North Iowa

• Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
• Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
• I work on a post op surgical observation/Tele floor along with floating to the Neuro/Ortho and Covid unit
• I treat patients with pre surg, post surg, strokes, spinal fusions, wound care, covid treatment, traction, fixations, GI surgeries, hernia repairs, kidney/renal surgeries
• I have experience with drains, wound vacs, drips and wound cares
• Ratio 1:6-7 36 bed unit

Mercy One North Iowa

• I work on a post op surgical observation/ tele floor along with floating to the Neuro/Ortho and Covid unit
• Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
• Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
• I treat patients with pre surg, post surg, strokes, spinal fusions, wound care, covid treatment, traction, fixations, GI surgeries, hernia repairs, kidney/renal surgeries
• I have experience with drains, wound vacs, drips and wound cares
• Ratio 1:6-7 36 bed unit

• Over see other nurses and their care, answer phone calls and return calls off physician lines
• Coordinate with physicians in building, schedule surgeries, schedule appointments, direct patient on phone with care, provide education to patients, casting, call in prescriptions
• Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
• Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
• Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
• Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.

• I was Charge Nurse on the Neuro/Trauma/Stroke unit assisting with overseeing patients, overseeing other nurses on the floor, coordinating with staffing, floor directors, and physicians, Managing patient care, delegating, being a resource for other nurses
• Ratio 1:8-9 46 bed unit

• I worked on the Neuro/Trauma/Stroke unit and the Main Skill sets I use are Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Time Management, Ethic, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Dependability, Listening, Observing, Empathizing, Delegation, Patient Care, computer charting and documentation, working with providers, admissions/ discharges, IV medications, tube feedings, NG Tubes, PEG tubes, IV/ PICC/MIDLINES, catheters, drains, Strokes, stroke scales
• Ratio 1:8-9 46 bed unit

• I am expected to assist the patient with ADLs such as toileting, bathing, personal hygiene etc., assist patient with eating, removing catheters, collecting and transporting specimens, and collecting vital signs
• I have received 2 awards for compassion and team work
• I love interaction with people and work well individually and team wise.