Breanne West
Johnstown
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient education, and supporting an emotionally challenging situation. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes and advocating for patients' needs. Skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Oncology/Hematology
Kaiser Permanente
Lafayette, CO
12.2003 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Access peripheral IV's/Ports/PICC lines on a daily basis.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Monitor patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage. Schedule and Educate patients and families on treatment times, frequencies, pre medications to take prior to chemotherapy/immunotherapy or any infusion therapy they are on. Notify patients and families about labs prior to treatment.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and streamline nursing workflows.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations to determine individual patient needs, adapting care accordingly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, ALF
Elms Haven Care Center
Thornton, CO
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment plans and self-care practices.
- Streamlined patient care processes by implementing best practices, reducing wait times for medical services.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing resident satisfaction and healthcare delivery standards.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, guiding effective nursing interventions and resource allocation.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Wound care based on protocols per wound needs.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
Education
Associate of Science -
ONS
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments and assessment documentation
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Lab result interpretation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Intake and discharge
- Vaccine administration
- Chronic disease management
Certification
BLS Certified
Chemo/Immunotherapy Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ALF
Elms Haven Care Center
04.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Oncology/Hematology
Kaiser Permanente
12.2003 - Current
Associate of Science -
ONS