Brandi Resendiz
Dequeen
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 9 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in OB/GYN, Neonatal, and Pediatric specialty. Looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Christus St. Michael Health System
09.2015 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Manger
Resendiz Gardencenter
03.2012 - Current
- Maximized space usage within the greenhouse through strategic arrangement of plants according to size, light requirements, and other environmental factors.
- Operated various equipment such as tractors, tillers, and hand tools safely while performing daily tasks in the greenhouse environment.
- Kept nursery and greenhouse areas in good working order by cutting grass, emptying bins, controlling weeds and raking leaves.
- Mentored and trained new greenhouse staff members in established protocols, safe work practices, and plant care techniques.
- Ensured proper labeling of all plants in the greenhouse for easy identification, tracking, and inventory management purposes.
- Maintained cleanliness of the greenhouse facility by regularly clearing debris and sanitizing workspaces to prevent disease spread.
- Maintained accurate records of planting schedules, fertilization routines, and other essential tasks for optimal greenhouse management.
- Improved greenhouse efficiency through regular maintenance and cleaning tasks.
Sales Associate/Cashier
Walmart Supercenter
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided direct assistance to customers and co-workers
- Maintained a clean and organized working area.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Degree - Nursing
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing
05.2015
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective time management
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Breastfeeding support
- Antepartum care
- Newborn care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
- Patient and family advocacy
- EMR / EHR
- Clear Patient Communication
- Care Coordination
- Diabetes management
- Hypertension management
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Preventive Healthcare
- Community Program Referrals
- Chronic Disease Management
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care. Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provide (NRP)
- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
- Maternal Newborn Nursing (MNN)
- Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support (S.T.A.B.L.E)
References
- Taylor Smith, BSN, RN, Christus ST. Michael, (903) 277-9266
- Christina Askew, BSN, RN, Christus St. Michaels, (903)-556-6194
- Brittni Plunk, RN, Christus St. Michael, (903) 306-9870
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Christus St. Michael Health System
09.2015 - Current
Manger
Resendiz Gardencenter
03.2012 - Current
Sales Associate/Cashier
Walmart Supercenter
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Degree - Nursing
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing
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