Angela Brandenburg
Greenwood
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
TidalHealth Nanticoke
Seaford
09.2003 - Current
Registered Nurse
TidalHealth Nanticoke
Seaford
08.2003 - Current
- Provided patient care and support in various clinical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Performed routine assessments and documented patient progress accurately.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety standards.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices and procedures.
- Advocated for patients' needs within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- 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.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- 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.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sussex Technical And Community College
Georgetown, DE 08.2000 - 04.2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Discharge planning
- Health education
- Quality improvement
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Medication and IV administration
- Newborn care
- Infant vitals monitoring
- Maintaining privacy
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient relations
- Mental health nursing
- Direct and indirect patient care
- ELNEC training (End-of-life-care)
- Acute care expertise
- Evaluations
- Reporting and documentation
- Removing sutures
- Insulin medication assistance
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient assessments
- Long-term care
- Licensed RN
- Chronic disease management
- Strong medical ethic
- Medical recordkeeping
- Newborn education
- Documenting vitals
- Patient care
- IV management
- Pediatric nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TidalHealth Nanticoke
09.2003 - Current
Registered Nurse
TidalHealth Nanticoke
08.2003 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sussex Technical And Community College
08.2000 - 04.2003