Gelyssa D. Brown, MSN, RN
(E) **************@*****.*** (T) 954-***-****
EDUCATION
Columbia University August 2018
Masters of Science in Nursing
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL May 2015
Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Minor in Health Disparities in Society
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
The New Jewish Home, Community and Population Health
St. Barnabas Hospital, Childbearing Families
Children’s Hospital of New York, Pediatrics
New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, Psychiatric
Milstein Hospital – New York Presbyterian, Adult Medical/Surgical
Milstein Hospital – New York Presbyterian, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Nursing Integration Clinical Capstone
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lenox Hill Hospital. New York City January 2019- January 2020
Registered Nurse
Performed general pre and post-op surgical assessments on patients. Administered necessary medications to patients via all routes. Performed documentation in patients electronic medical record using Sunrise/ Allscripts system. Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team in formulating plan of care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Notify physicians of patient’s conditions, changes, abnormal lab results.
South Florida Pediatric Otolaryngology, FL March 2016- January 2017
Clinical Assistant/ Medical Scribe
Performed documentation in patient’s electronic medical records including physical exams, procedures, plan of care, etc. Assisted Physician with in- office ENT procedures such as foreign body removal, frenulectomy, cauterization, cerumen debridement, nasopharyngoscopy, and laryngoscopy. Performed administrative work such as scanning, filing, and faxing medical records.
Tusker Medical, Ft. Lauderdale, FL August 2016- November 2016
Nonblinded Research Coordinator
Randomized one of three lidocaine-based drugs for transmission to the tympanic membrane via iontophoresis to test the effectiveness of administration of anesthesia. Kept drug administration and drug accountability information sequestered. Transcribed data obtained to research database.
Physassist Scribes, Bon Secours Depaul Medical Center, VA January 2016- February 2016
Certified Training Specialist
Assisted with implementation of new scribe program in Emergency Department. Instructed Physicians on how to effectively utilize scribes for documentation and workflow management within the Emergency Department. Assisted with polishing and perfecting skills of newly hired scribes to help them become permanent and valuable members of a team.
Physassist Scribes, Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital, FL June 2015 – March 2016
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Performed documentation including history of present illness, laboratory, and radiology findings in the Patient’s Electronic Medical Record. Gatherered information for the patient's visit. Partnered with the physician to deliver the pinnacle of efficient patient care.
University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL January 2015 – April 2015
Health Education Intern
Developed standardized processes and templates for communication and education in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Assisted in staff educational programs. Assisted staff with data collection and management for quality improvement projects. Conducted literature reviews related to neonatal care and shadowed neonatal nurses.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL May 2013 - August 2014
Health Psychology Research Assistant
Investigated psychological and behavioral factors associated with attaining and maintaining good health. Evaluated integrated interventions designed to modify and prevent overweight and obesity among children, adolescents, and adults.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Columbia School of Nursing Scholarship March 2018
Building the Future Nursing Scholar
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) 5/11/2017- 5/2019
New York State Mandated Child Abuse Course 2017
New York State Mandated Infection Control Course 2017