Wanda Brandon
Chester,VA
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Commonwealth Obstetrics And Gynecology
Richmond , VA
04.1996 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Clinical Coordinator
CPW
Richmond , Virginia
04.1997 - 04.2004
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for 12 staff.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of 17 physicians, nurses and support staff.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Ordered and maintained appropriate stock of medications and supplies.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Oversaw quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps
- Ordered and maintained appropriate stock of medications and supplies
- Facilitate hiring of qualified nurses personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment
- Managed emergency patients and handled patient treatment concerns
- Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management and competency improvement
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees
Staff Nurse
Stuart Circle Hospital
Richmond Virginia , Virginia
03.1979 - 03.1986
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Martinsville School of Nursing
Martinsville, VA06.1979
High School Diploma -
Martinsville
Martinsville, VA06.1978
AAPC Certificate of Completion Professional Coding
Chesterfield Technical School
Chester Virginia 08.2022 - 12.2022
Skills
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Procedure Explanation
- Recording Vital Signs
- Wound Dressing
- Needs Assessment
- Call Answering and Assistance
Timeline
AAPC Certificate of Completion Professional Coding
Chesterfield Technical School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Coordinator
CPW
04.1997 - 04.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse
Commonwealth Obstetrics And Gynecology
04.1996 - Current
Staff Nurse
Stuart Circle Hospital
03.1979 - 03.1986
No Degree - Nursing
Martinsville School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Martinsville
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