Victoria Bracken

• Obtaining biometric measurements such as height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, waist circumference and obtained samples for POC lipid and glucose measurements
• Managing vaccine administration from receiving inventory, administering vaccines onsite and managing company inventory and shipment.

• Performing nursing care for unit patients requiring wound care evaluation and treatment in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Evaluating and providing wound care, treatment, and education for patients and their respective family members.
• Assisting the physicians at the bedside [debridement/graft placements] with wound care procedures at the bedside.
• Electronic charting using Meditek and WoundExpert.

• Observed aseptic technique while obtaining nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, and blood samples/cultures for molecular evaluation
• Processed urine samples and performed POC urine dipstick testing
• Maintained calibration and sterility of the molecular testing equipment
• Administered intradermal and intramuscular injection
• Entered health insurance information for billing purposes, trained oncoming staff on clinic procedures and protocols, and performed employee health on-site
• Assisted the onsite provider during gynecological exams and chaperoned during sensitive procedures
• Analyzed results of tests to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices
• Worked as a float nurse in various clinics across the Houston area.

• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
• Monitored patient conditions, including interpreting, and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and gathered and processed lab specimens accordingly
• Administered medications and treatment modalities as the licensed independent provider(s) ordered
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with chronic and progressive diseases
• Documented critical elements of nursing assessment electronically using ATHENA, EPIC, MEDITECH, CERNER, and others
• Employed conversational Spanish and Portuguese to patients whose first language was not English
• Titrated anticoagulant infusions, managed rectal tubes, completed admission and discharge procedures, reconciled medications, managed Foley catheters, chest tubes, and NG tubes, and psychiatric order evaluation and updates.

• Implemented relevant and managed infusion therapy from cannulation to completion of infusion therapy [biologics, antibiotics, and others] via peripheral IV, midlines, PICC lines, and ports
• Blood samples were obtained from ports, PICC lines, midlines, PIVs, and venipuncture, and vital signs were assessed before, during, and after interventions
• Performed wound care, managed vascular devices, and processed blood and urine samples for molecular evaluation
• Followed proper procedure for installing and removing catheters, IVs, and PIC lines
• Educated individuals and family members on infusion therapy, follow-up appointments, and medication management before, during, and after IV therapy
• Documented critical elements of the nursing assessment.

• Performed initial admissions and complete assessments.

• Acted as a 'superuser,' created forms for HMS (Electronic Charting), and trained the appropriate staff on using HMS on the unit
• Assessed and cared for patients experiencing acute mental distress and provided care for chemically dependent patients
• Responded to distressed patients non-threateningly, applied de-escalation techniques; monitored the effectiveness of treatments; charted via BIRP form; and established trust with patients
• Liaised with psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate patient recovery, educated patients regarding medication regimes, and ensured compliance with HIPAA
• Obtaining blood and urine specimens and testing, administered medications as ordered to manage acute and chronic health condition
  Trained medication nurses on how to use medication dispensation systems.