Wendy Labranche
Discovery Bay
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse with 15 years in acute care settings, recently earned a Master of Science in Leadership from Chamberlain University. Passionate about advocating for patient-centered care, demonstrated through yearly evaluations and nominations for DAISY awards. Confident in ability to lead and collaborate with teams to uphold hospital missions and enhance patient healthcare outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
10.2018 - Current
- Manage multiple cases simultaneously while prioritizing needs continually
- Trained and mentored oncoming new nursing staff on department operations, hospital protocol and emergency response protocols.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current with best practices in emergency nursing care.
- Provide comprehensive care to wide range of patients with acute illness or injuries including trauma
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs and perform and assist physician with critical care procedure
- Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
- Document patient care ensuring accurate timing of assessment, interventions and outcomes
- Collaborate effectively with interprofessional teams to deliver optimal patient care
Staff Registered Nurse
San Ramon Regional Hospital
09.2018 - Current
- Serve as a staff relief charge nurse.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining safety protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, promoting an environment of compassionate care delivery.
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mills Peninsula Sutter Health
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Manage multiple cases simultaneously while prioritizing needs continually
- Provide comprehensive care to wide range of patients with acute illness or injuries including trauma
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs and perform and assist physician with critical care procedure
- Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
- Document patient care ensuring accurate timing of assessment, interventions and outcomes
- Collaborate effectively with interprofessional teams to deliver optimal patient care
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bethesda Health Hospital West
12.2012 - 08.2016
- Manage multiple cases simultaneously while prioritizing needs continually
- Provide comprehensive care to wide range of patients with acute illness or injuries including trauma
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs and perform and assist physician with critical care procedure
- Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
- Document patient care ensuring accurate timing of assessment, interventions and outcomes
- Collaborate effectively with interprofessional teams to deliver optimal patient care
Staff Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/Oncology
Broward General Health Hospital
03.2010 - 12.2012
- Prepare plan of care (POC) for each patients and document outcomes in a timely manner. Review each patient charts and carry out orders written by the physicians. Clarify and verify each order before signing them off and execute orders as expected.
- Review medication side effects and educate patients on ongoing therapy; initiate discharge process on admission and complete all admissions in a timely manner.
- Provide care for patient on cardiac monitor and initiate appropriate interventions as ordered by physician while adhering to hospital protocols.
- Administer chemotherapy, blood products, fluids, and other medications as prescribed. Manage complex intravenous lines and catheters.
- Implement strategies to effectively manage patients' pain and discomfort.
- Work effectively with physicians, oncologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan.
- Coordinate with discharge planning to ensuring continuity of care after hospitalization.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2016
Associate In Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College Medical Campus
Miami, FL12.2009
Associate In Arts - undefined
Miami Dade College North Campus
Miami, FL05.2004
Skills
- Applications: Microsoft office Word,Powerpoint,Excel, Web browser
- Electronic Medical Record Platforms: Cerner, EPIC, Meditech and Powerchart
- Clinical charting expertise
- Rapid patient prioritization
- Ultrasound guided IV insertion
- Proficient in splinting techniques
- Patient care planning
- Collaborative team management
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurse Association | Member 2019– Present
- BCEN | Member 2020 – Present
Certification
- California Registered Nurse License Number 95096848 Exp.: 09/2027
- Florida Registered Nurse License Number 9303833 Exp -04/2027
- TNCC Certified Exp 05/2027
- Certified Emergency Nurse Exp 10/2028
- Advance Cardiac Life Support Exp 2/2027
- Pediatric Advance Life Support Exp 10/2026
- ENPC certified as of 04/2024
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Exp 12/2025
- NIHSS certified Exp 12/2025
- Ultrasound IV guided trained as of 12/2023
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
10.2018 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
San Ramon Regional Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mills Peninsula Sutter Health
09.2016 - 01.2018
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bethesda Health Hospital West
12.2012 - 08.2016
Staff Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/Oncology
Broward General Health Hospital
03.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Associate In Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College Medical Campus
Associate In Arts - undefined
Miami Dade College North Campus
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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