Registered Nurse Practitioner

BRENDA REED

***** ** **** ** ***** SPRINGS FL *3071

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse: POST ANETHESIA RECOVERY

July 2015 – Present, Full Time (36 Hours per week)

Memorial Regional Hospital, 3501 Johnson St., Hollywood, FL 33021

Provides direct patient care in all phases Surgical Services.

Monitors, documents assessment data and utilize safe and continuous care in accordance with AORN and ASPAN standards.

Participate in Operating Room and Anesthesia procedures

Able to recognize emergency situations and assist in corrective action.

Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique and awareness of appropriate medication use in accordance with policy and procedures.

Communicate with other members of the health care team regarding patient’s condition in the post anesthesia recovery phase.

Participate in patient care and teaching opportunities.

ACLS, BLS and PALS certified

Registered Nurse: ACUTE CARE ONCOLOGY

May 2011 – July, Full Time

July 2015 - Present (Staff Relief)

Memorial Regional Hospital, 3501 Johnson St., Hollywood, FL 33021

**Previously full time position from May 2011-July 2015

Manage all aspects of patient care including, but not limited to:

Provide comprehensive care coordination for patients assigned.

Documented the utilization of all resources and patients’ progress.

Identified patients’ special needs and coordinated the delivery of care required.

Coordinate care for diverse patient population, working under a physician’s orders.

Educate patient and family members about cancer treatments, and continuum of care.

Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team.

Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.

Supervise team of medical support personnel.

Provided necessary health education training for patients.

Charge Nurse Relief duties

1.Head to toe assessment including – vital signs, laboratory results, in and out put, current fluid requirements, hemodynamic monitoring, nutritional maintenance. Monitors of changes in medical conditions and responses according to ACLS protocols. Ensure labs and diagnostics obtained and results called to MD. Maintain documentation of patient response to cancer treatments.

2.Medication administration: Administers and provides education for all medications including routine, newly ordered/stat via topical, PO, SQ, IM and IV routes. Perform venipuncture, IV. Access: routinely acquires IV access for peripheral and central line and implanted port management and other catheter devices. Maintain infection control standards.

3.Routine IV drip medications: maintenance fluids, antibiotics, electrolytes, TPN, lipids, blood and blood products, and various chemotherapy agents. Routine IV push: beta blockers, pain medications, diuretics, and ACLS protocol medications. Administer clinical trial infusions per strict guidelines.

4.Wounds/Drains: assessment and dressing changes for wounds and postoperative surgical sites/drains, chest tubes, NG tubes, colostomies, feeding tubes, urinary/SP catheters.

5.Prepare patients preoperatively for surgery ensuring all pre-op labs and diagnostics have been completed. Reads labs and x-rays reporting abnormalities as indicated. Code Response: responds to all codes as per hospital guidelines and ACLS protocols. Current ACLS certification as per American Heart Association standards.

6.Arrange transfers as indicated due to fluctuation of patient needs.

7.Participate in community and professional activities related to education and quality improvement for care and patient outcomes.

8.Participate in Float pool to allieve staffing shortages on other floors with the healthcare system. (Cardiac, Telemetry, ICU, Neuo/Ortho, Mother/Baby, ER Units)

Registered Nurse: MED SURG / ACUTE CARE ONCOLOGY

January 2014 – Present, Part Time Nights (24 Hours per week)

Westside Regional Medical Center, 8201 W. Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324

** Duties were identical to current position at Memorial Regional Hospital

Registered Nurse: ACUTE CARE TRAUMA – HOMESTEAD MIAMI SPEEDWAY

Provided emergent care within the 4 trauma centers for NASCAR personnel and Homestead Speedway patrons during race activities under the direction of a emergency care physician. BLS / ACLS certifications required for this position.

November 2012 – Present

Supervisor: Stanley Lash – Nursing Director

One Speedway Blvd, Homestead, FL 33035

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Registered Nurse: ACUTE CARE ONCOLOGY / ONCOLOGY ICU

November 2009 – May 2011, Full Time (36 Hours per week)

Baptist Hospital South Florida, 8900 N. Kendall Dr. Miami, FL 33176

** Duties were identical to current position at Memorial Regional Hospital

●SR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST II:

May 2006 – November 2009, Full Time (40 Hours per week)

November 2009 – Present (Per Diem)

Baptist Hospital South Florida, 8900 N. Kendall Dr., Miami, FL 33176

Supervisor: Trilce Valdes-Dias / Clarisa Suarez & Jose Cejas – Urgent Care Centers

Perform and evaluate a variety of technical procedures with precision, accuracy and in a timely manner for Main Laboratory. Maintain appropriate documentation of data as required by accrediting agencies and hospital policy. Utilizes accepted procedures and techniques for test and quality control with the aid of automated, semi-automated and/or manual methodologies. Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components to aid physician in diagnosis and treatment. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on various laboratory equipment. Certified in Blood Bank, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology, Chemistry and Molecular Pathology.

● MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST:

August 2005 – May 2006, Full Time (40 Hours per week)

Quest Diagnostics, 10200 Commerce Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027

Supervisor: Maria Rivera – Microbiology

Perform and evaluate a variety of technical procedures with precision, accuracy and in a timely manner in the Microbiology Dept. Maintain appropriate documentation of data as required by accrediting agencies and hospital policy. Utilizes accepted procedures and techniques for test and quality control with the aid of automated, semi-automated and/or manual methodologies.

● MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST:

August 2003 – August 2005, Full Time (40 Hours per week)

Central Carolina Hospital, 1135 Carthage Street South, Sanford, FL 27330

Supervisor: Debbie Pulificao

Perform and evaluate a variety of technical procedures with precision and accuracy, including venipuncture. Utilizes accepted procedures and techniques for test and quality control with the aid of automated, semi-automated and/or manual methodologies. Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components to aid physician in diagnosis and treatment. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed on various lab equipment such as Cobas Integra 700, Vitros ECI, GEN-S Coulter, AcT-5, Vitek and BacT alert. Maintain appropriate documentation of data as required by accrediting agencies and hospital policy. Perform other duties as requested in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Immunology, Blood Bank, and Microbiology departments. Use independent judgment and cognitive skills to develop data.

EDUCATION

Barry University/Kaplan University

Family Nurse Practitioner Program – Graduation 12/2016

Barry University – BSN

Registered Nurse - January 2008 - May 2009

Barry University - BS Medical Lab & BS Biology

August 2006 - May 2007

Sandhills Community College – Associate Degree

Medical Lab Technologist - August 2003 - May 2005

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing National for BSN & MSN degrees

Oncology Nursing Society National & Local Chapter

Daisy Award Nomination 2011

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

Florida RN License # RN9295401

ANCC certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor License #SU39340

Basic heart arrhythmia course

ACLS / BLS / PALS Certified

ASPT Certified

CNA I, CNA II Certified

Telemetry Certified

ONS Chemotherapy Provider

NICU Training Course

ASCP, & AMT Nationally certified

Med Surg Nationally certified

ICU ECCO Training Program

PRACTICUM LOCATIONS

Over 1 year of residency hours obtained.

Primary Physicians of Hollywood - Sharon Macrohon-Sabaitue

Total Women’s Wellness Center - Dr. Clones Lans / Dr. Hans Jean-Baptiste,

Private Pediatric Office – Dr. Henry Lin

South Florida Cardiologist & Primary Care – Dr. Mark Sabbota

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society 2009-Present

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Oncology Nursing Society

American Nurses Association

American Society of Clinical Pathology

American Medical Technologist

American Society of Phlebotomy

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