Wendy Brents
Pass Christian
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Medical Center Of New Orleans
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North Oaks Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Singing River Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Implemented medical, behavioral and clinical team care plans and documented activities in medical systems.
- Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
- Communicated with health and community partners to expedite services for new and existing customers.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse, Dialysis
Fresenius Medical Care NA
09.2017 - 03.2021
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Registered Nurse
Woodland Village Nursing Center
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Manager
The Pillars Of Biloxi
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Propelled continuous improvements and strategically capitalized on current market trends.
- Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Garden Park Medical Center
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Saads Health Care
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Gulfport Memorial Hospital
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Surgical Technologist
North MS Medical Center
07.2006 - 11.2009
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS07.2006
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Equipment Sterilization
- Instrument Sterilization
- Medication Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Examination
- Infection Control Procedures
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Medical Center Of New Orleans
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North Oaks Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, PACU
Singing River Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Woodland Village Nursing Center
10.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Manager
The Pillars Of Biloxi
07.2018 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse, Dialysis
Fresenius Medical Care NA
09.2017 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Garden Park Medical Center
05.2017 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Saads Health Care
10.2016 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Gulfport Memorial Hospital
04.2014 - 10.2016
Surgical Technologist
North MS Medical Center
07.2006 - 11.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Itawamba Community College
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