Sydney Brassfield
Siloam Springs
Summary
A natural dynamic leader with extensive experience in patient care and staff supervision. Excelled in mentoring, patient advocacy, and critical thinking, enhancing patient satisfaction and team efficiency. Skilled in decision-making and team leadership, achieving notable improvements in operational outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Mercy
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentored and supervised both student nurses and new graduates, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Managed communication efforts with bed planning and house supervisors to ensure appropriate staffing is met.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions and provided a listening ear for all concerns.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Siloam Springs Nursing & Rehab
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, wound dressing changes, IV therapy, catheter insertion, and tube feeding administrations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to facilitate efficient communication between patients and family members to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs (and their family's) during end-of-life stages.
- Trained new nursing staff.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Certified Nurses Assistant - Team Lead
Siloam Springs Nursing & Rehab
10.2015 - 05.2019
- Resolved escalated issues quickly and professionally, ensuring resident and family satisfaction while maintaining facility standards.
- Managed team workload to reach targets for specific tasks.
- Delegated daily tasks, addressed employee questions and resolved scheduling issues.
- Created staff schedules, approved requested time off and updated reports on staffs attendance.
- Worked closely alongside the DON and ADON to meet staff goals.
- Checked patient vital signs, assisted with feeding, and other ADL's.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Department Manager
Hobby Lobby
06.2013 - 10.2015
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Improved customer satisfaction by attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
- Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Oklahoma A&M
Miami, OK06-2023
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Northeast Technology Center
Kansas, OK05-2019
High School Diploma -
Siloam Springs High School
Siloam Springs, AR05-2014
Skills
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Driven
- Calm and composed
- Mentoring and coaching
- Patient care
- Staff supervision
- Patient advocacy
- Duty delegation
- Dutiful time management
- Student precepting
Certification
NIHSS certification
ALS certified
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Mercy
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Siloam Springs Nursing & Rehab
05.2019 - 10.2021
Certified Nurses Assistant - Team Lead
Siloam Springs Nursing & Rehab
10.2015 - 05.2019
Department Manager
Hobby Lobby
06.2013 - 10.2015
NIHSS certification
ALS certified
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Oklahoma A&M
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Northeast Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Siloam Springs High School
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