Brandi Woodward Dennis, RN, CMSRN
**** ********** ***** • Champaign, IL 61822
Cell Phone 217-***-**** • Email ************@*****.***
PROFILE Nationally Certified Medical- Surgical RN with 8 years of experience in bedside
nursing. Skilled in providing exceptional care to adult and adolescent patients with a
wide range of chronic and acute conditions in a hospital setting. Currently completing a
Master's in Nursing degree to further my career goals and opportunities.
CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS Registered Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital 2004-2013
Charge RN on a 42 bed Intermediate Step-down ICU with emphasis on high
acuity trauma and surgical patients.
Responsible for patient care, ADL’s, transporting patients, shift assignments,
delegation to ancillary staff
Active in unit-based quality assurance
Nurse Preceptor
Established the Unit Partnership Council and served as president for 3 years.
Led the unit in education and preparation for Magnet designation.
Two-time Nurse Exemplar Nominee
CERTIFICATIONS
AND PROFICIENCIES
Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois
MSNCB Certified Medical-Surgical Registered
Nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR Certified / ACLS
Certified
Certification and proficiency in
tracheostomy care
Extensive experience with traumatic brain
injuries
Critical care of postoperative patients, with
concentration in Neurosurgery, advanced
airway compromise, orthopedic, and
GI/GU
Skilled in cardiac, diabetes, and stroke
patient care
Extensive experience with psychiatric and
mental health care
Management of patients in active
withdrawal
Wound care expertise / Wound Vac
certification
Extensive personal and professional
experience in Oncology /Palliative /
Hospice Care
Highly skilled in invasive lines /
procedures, IV starts and therapy
management
Brandi Woodward Dennis, RN, CMSRN
3103 Timberline Drive • Champaign, IL 61822
Cell Phone 217-***-**** • Email ************@*****.***
PREVIOUS WORK
EXPERIENCE Scheduling representative / rehash program manager
Cramer Siding and Windows, Champaign, IL 1998-2004
Established and maintained service schedules for 8 sales representatives in a
leading home improvement company.
New employee training and continuing education.
Established the Rehash Program; sold over $1 million in the first year
Telephonic Customer Service Representative
Consolidated Communications, Champaign, IL 1996-1998
Responsible for both inbound and outbound telephonic customer service
and sales.
Assistant Manager / Retail Sales Associate 1996-1998
Avenue, Champaign, IL
Providing exceptional customer service in a retail clothing store.
Staff scheduling and training
Inventory and loss prevention
Parkland College, Champaign, IL
EDUCATION 1999-2004
Associates Degree in Applied Science
Dean’s List / Phi Theta Kappa Honors
Western Governor’s University 2013-2015
Master of Science, Nursing (RN to MSN) program in Leadership and
Management.
BSN anticipated August 2014
MSN anticipated October 2015