Brandi Lynn Rotello, RN/BSN/MSN-(*/****)
FNP/AGACNP
Bonifay, FL 32425
Cell: 850-***-****
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PROFILE
Conscientious, integrity- driven, nursing professional with 8+ years of experience in diverse settings, including, ICU, ED, Home Health Care and Hospice Care. Thorough understanding of pathophysiology and pharmacology of critically ill patients. Highly proficient in contributing to and reaching team solutions, generating and maintaining positive relations with internal and external clients, maintaining all compliance standards, working well under pressure, and producing error-free work of high quality.
EXPERIENCE
9/2015-Present
Emerald Coast Hospice-PT/PRN Chipley, Florida
RN Staff Nurse
Providing home care to hospice patients with a caring and professional manner.
Identifies and addresses physical, social and emotional needs of patients by utilizing appropriate resources.
Uses a team approach with other healthcare workers to facilitate optimal patient care.
Provides thorough physical exams to identify needs.
01/2010 – 9/2015 Chipley, Florida
Northwest Florida Community Hospital – FT/PT/PRN ER Staff Nurse/RN Charge
Exceptional interpersonal, and communication skills with the experience required to remain highly focused and self-possessed in fast, high-stressed environments.
Organizational, time-management, and communication skills with the flexibility and experience required to adjust to rapidly changing schedules and frequently shifting priorities.
Provide safe and effective nursing care to all patients utilizing the nursing process
Provide guidance and supervision to LPN’s, Paramedics and EMT’s
Facilitates the flow of patients through the emergency care system ensuring timely evaluation according to the health care needs of the patient
Functions as a preceptor for new nurses, to include teaching new nurses about the broad array of important unit policies and procedures
Interact with auxiliary departments regarding patient care
Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, assists in the coordinating patient referral and discharge plans with Emergency Department Physicians
Using electronic medical records as a tool for patient documentation
12/2012 – 9/2015 Chipley, Florida
Northwest Florida Community Home Health RN Staff Nurse
Provide nursing services, treatments, diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for clients care and safety
Interprets physician’s orders
Administers prescribed IV medication
Applies surgical dressings,bandages and wound vacs
Collaborates with physician and other healthcare members to ensure patients are receiving optimal care.
4/2008 to 12/2009 Marianna, Florida
Jackson Hospital-Special Care Unit LPN/RN ICU Staff Nurse
Collection and interpretation of diverse clinical data including vital signs, lab results, wound progression
Care and maintenance of life-sustaining devices such as central lines, arterial lines, and artificial airways
Titration of continuous IV drips including insulin, narcotics, pressors, anti-arrhythmics and heparin
Collaborate with all members of interdisciplinary team
EDUCATION
Ponce de Leon High School Ponce de Leon, Florida
Diploma- valedictorian- 05/2004
Chipola College Marianna, Florida
Associate of Science in Nursing – 08/2008
Associate of Arts – 12/2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -08/2014
Currently Studying Masters in Nursing at the University of South Alabama-Dual Track (Family NP/Adult Acute Care NP)- Graduation date is 4/2018. Will board as soon as possible the end of April to beginning of May in Family and Adult Gero. Acute Care. Looking to start work as an NP as soon as possible after graduation. Highly eager to continue learning in a fast passed and challenging work environment.
Certifications and Proficiencies
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Previous certification in PHTLS and NRP
Vent care
Telemetry
Intravenous Therapy
Phlebotomy
Assist the Physician with bedside procedures using conscious sedation as indicated
Nurse practitioner skills to include, but not limited to: laceration repair with sutures and staples, I&D of abscesses, punch biopsies and digital blocks. As of when this is written, I have 300 more hours of clinicals to complete this last school semester. During which I hope to also become proficient in central line/PICC line placement as well as intubations.
References:
Personal/Professional
Yarah Corbin Katelyn Hicks, ARNP
Employed at Magellan Health Employed at Northwest Florida Community Hospital
Michele Plybon, RN/BSN Chrystal Gross
Past ER Manager at NFCH Manager at Emerald Coast Hospice
Clinical Preceptors:
Melissa Hovey, ARNP Laura Barber, ARNP
ER-Flowers Hospital Dothan, AL Hospitalist-Flower Hospital Dothan, AL
Jonathan Paul, ARNP Tommy Simmons, ARNP
ER- Doctors Memorial Hosp. Bonifay, FL ER-Doctors Memorial Hosp. Bonifay, FL
Doyle Bosse, MD- Pediatrics Mark Garney, ARNP- Family Medicine
Marianna Pediatrics Marianna, FL Southern Family Healthcare Chipley, FL
Anna Brunner, ARNP- Internal Medicine Kenneth Farmer, MD- OB/GYN
Chipola Medical Associates Marianna, FL Women’s Medical Center Dothan, AL
Clinical hours with the following will be completed Spring Semester 2018 (January 2018-April 2018)
Joda Lynn, MD
ER- Northwest Florida Community Hospital Chipley, FL
Josh Latham, DO
ER- Northwest Florida Community Hospital Chipley, FL
Annette Porter, MD
Hospitalist- Northwest Florida Community Hospital Chipley, FL