Brandi Wise Carter, MSN, FNP-C

• Implement individualized care plan for each Alzheimer's, hospice, rehab, or long-term care patient while following physician instructions. Facilitate therapeutic communication and conflict resolution and crisis by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve abilities. Supervise nurse assistants and/or LPNs, conduct weekly assessments, perform wound care, administer medications/formula via peg tube.

• Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients for early signs of complications.
• Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
• Traveled by car to visit average of 6-8 patients each day to perform initial visits and physical examinations.

• Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilized proactive communication with caregivers and providers. Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, and discharge instructions. Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.

• Home visiting nurse, performed Medicare assessments/admissions, obtained lab work, collaborated with healthcare team, created/implemented care plans, wound vac management, PICC lines

• Obtained vital signs/ medical history, insurance pre-certifications, responded to patient calls/ lab results, referrals

• RN night supervisor overseeing LPN and CNAs, peg tube feedings/ medication administration, conducted weekly assessments, responded to falls and other emergencies, communicated with NP/MD

NMMC Women's Hospital:

• Comprehensive care of patients ranging in age from newborn to 17 years, careful monitoring and treatment of variety of acute and chronic conditions. Served as preceptor for new nurses, Charge Nurse experience, cross-trained to NICU Intermediate and Mother-Baby Unit

NMMC Barnes Crossing Urgent Care:

• Assisted MD/NP with laceration repairs and orthopedic injuries, triaged patients, handled insurance pre-certifications, referrals, phone notes

Home Health Resource Nurse:

• Home visits for admissions, assessments, discharges, wound care/wound vac management, implement/update care plans

Additional Work History/Skills:

• Allied Health Instructor-Tupelo High 2004.CNA/RN-Shearer-Richardson Nursing Home: 1998-2004
• EMR: Athena, Point Click Care, Centricity, Allscripts