Heather Brophy
Concord, Ca *****
*********@*****.***
Professional Summary:
Improve the lives of clients using evidence-based practices, and relevant care models, therapeutic use of self, nursing process, environment, and technology all while involving partnership and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members. Assume responsibility and accountability for planning, delegating, and coordinating care of the clients under my care. Demonstrate the ability to develop and support working and professional relationships.
Education:
Unitek College: Concord, Ca- BSN/RN August 2021- August 2023
Unitek College: Fremont, Ca- Prerequisites December 2018- December 2019
Carrington College of California- LVN October 2009- June 2011
Dean’s list- BSN- Unitek College
Associate degree- Unitek College
Rising Star Award- Carrington College- (LVN)
Professional Skills:
Treated acute and chronic patients, in a skilled nursing facility for 12 years, while having the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while showing compassion, professionalism and advocacy for patients and families. Effective communication skills, proficient in direct patient care, have a history of leading a team of 20-25 people.
Experience as BSN/RN:
Highland hospital: March 2024- Present
Oncology, Med Surg, Telemetry
oBedside nursing- head to toe assessments, medication administration
oCommunication with clinical staff, patient education
oAccurate clinical documentation
oNIHSS, CAWA, COWA, Telemetry monitoring, PCA
oMidlines, PICC, IV
Unitek Clinical: August 2021- August 2023
Kaiser Antioch- Med/ Tele
oAdministration of medication via IV, PICC, PO, and injections
oMonitoring blood sugars, EKG, Vital signs
oAssessing client’s condition
oUpdating care plans
oFlushing IVs
oDocumenting in charts
oProviding direct care
St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center
oAssessing the well-being of patients
oEnsure safety of all clients on the unit
oAdministering medications
oDocumenting in clients’ charts
oVerifying there is a 5150, 5250
St. Joseph’s-Stockton: (L&D, Neuro, Med- Tele)
oMonitoring fetal heart rate
oAdministering medications
oAssessing Apgar score of newborns
oBathing, weighing, measuring newborn.
oPatient teaching on being a new parent.
oAssessing mom before, during and after labor
MPMC- San Francisco: Medical-Surgical/ Orthopedic 6th floor
oDirect patient care
oAdministering medications, IV flushing, Oxygen administration
oHead-to-toe assessments
oDischarging teaching
LVN Work Experience:
John Muir- Concord February 2021- June 2022
COVID clinic
oAdministering COVID vaccines
oAssessing for allergies
oPatient teaching regarding adverse effects, side effects
oScheduling the appointment for booster
Concord Post-Acute/ Delta View Post Acute arch 2011- February 2021
Admissions Director
oReview of client’s medical referrals
oObtaining authorization from providers
oAssigning in-house doctors
oSubmitting a PASSR
oWorking with facility staff throughout clients stay
In-house Case Manager
oVerifying client’s insurance
oObtaining authorization from insurance providers
oSubmitting clinical review to providers
Floor nurse/Team leader/ Admission Nurse
oAdministering medications; transcribing MD orders
oObtaining vital signs, blood sugar levels, daily care
oAdmitting client into the SNF system
oNotify the in-house MD, pharmacy, and lab of clients admit to facility.
oTransfer paperwork, medical packets for appointments, dialysis
References Available Upon Request