BRENDA TUCKER

**** ******* **** ****** • Pflugerville, TX 78660 • 512-***-**** • ac7u0k@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

As a new Family Nurse Practitioner I am looking to join a practice where I can work as a team and contribute in providing and promoting compassionate and quality patient care. Although new to my role, I have proven myself as a Medical ICU Registered Nurse to be able to provide and coordinate high quality, evidence based care for patients with many co-morbidities and complexities. I look forward to using my experience and knowledge to grow and expand my abilities as a Nurse Practitioner to provide care for our rapidly growing patient population.

EDUCATION

Texas State University • Round Rock, Texas 2018

Master of Science in Nursing – St David’s School of Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner

Texas Tech Health Science Center School of Nursing • Austin, Texas 2014

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Magna Cum Laude

Texas State University • San Marcos, Texas 2006

Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary

Magna Cum Laude, English as a Second Language

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse – Texas licensure - # 870681

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

• Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers/AED – American Heart Association

EMPLOYEMENT

Registered Nurse – Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Seton Hospitals, Austin TX, Feb 2015 - Current

• Examine and implement patient care plans while communicating patient conditions and solving problems as appropriate.

• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

• Manages time, priorities and resources to effectively carry out physician and nursing orders.

• Collaborate on a team monthly to reduce infections on the Medical ICU.

• Apply patient centered care nursing processes including the patient /family, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), safety and process improvement for patient and unit outcomes of care.

• Preceptor/trainer for newly graduated RNs and experienced RNs who are transitioning to ICU.

Adjunct Faculty – Concordia University, Austin, TX, August 2018 – Current

• Supervise Students in a clinical setting and implement activities to increase students understanding of course

materials and skills needed.

• Use teaching techniques to promote students critical thinking and discussion.

• Lead pre & post clinical discussions.

• Assess and evaluate students’ performance

Clinical Assistant, Seton Medical Center Hays, Kyle, TX, April 2013- Jan 2015

• Point of care testing, monitoring of vital signs.

• Perform ordered phlebotomy on patients.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.

• Use of proper body mechanics and use of restraints

• Telemetry monitor tech consisting of monitoring of 32-64 patients.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Master of Science in Nursing –

Training has occurred in multiple locations to include: Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia, Seton Williamson, Austin Area Birthing Center, Schoolhouse Pediatrics, Chisholm Trail Pediatrics, Girls Scout Summer Camp, Seton Main – Palliative Care

• Worked 660+ hours alongside a preceptor at locations listed above.

• Evaluated patient's health status through a thorough health history, physical examinations (well child exams, adult physicals, and gynecological exams) and diagnostic procedures.

• Managed patients with chronic diseases to include Diabetes, Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation and Congestive Heart Failure.

• Conveys facts and/or ideas of health education to each patient seen.

• Recommended prescription medications to patients through preceptor for acute and chronic conditions.

• Averaged 12-20 patient evaluations per day.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Intermediate Care Unit - University Medical Center Brackenridge

• Worked 675+ hours alongside a preceptor two days a week for a year on the Intermediate Care Unit.

• Established a trusting relationship with patients and family to ensure an exceptional stay in IMC.

• Identified and implemented physician orders.

• Verbalized a knowledge of all medications before administering to patients.

• Performed tracheostomy care, wound care, nasogastric tube insertion, dressing changes and insertion of peripheral IVs and urinary catheter insertion.

• Instructed and educated patients and family on discharge needs.

AWARDS

• Daisy Award nomination – 2015, 2016

• Daisy Award winner - 2016

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Girl Scout Summer Camp Nurse, Austin Texas, June 2017

• Administered routine medications and treatment to both campers and staff of a residential camp.

• Kept medical records and daily attendance records of the infirmary and assisted with staff and camper needs.

• Provided nursing care to injured and ill campers and staff, and coordinated follow-up care when appropriate.

• Conferred with parents and staff about special issues and needs of their children.

Texas Tech School of Nursing, Nicaragua Mission Trip, May 2014

• Educated children in hygiene, healthy food choices, safety

• Performed evaluations for eye sight, height/weight and vital signs.

• Assisted NP students with medical evaluations of children and dispensing medications.

• Toured local hospital and community clinic, while observing Doctors interactions with patients.

Seton Medical Center Hays - Volunteer, 2012

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation - Volunteer, 2010

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