Brenda Brandon, MSN, FNP-BC
Apt. J105
Gulfport, MS 39507
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
•Master of Nursing (MSN) with specialization as a family nurse practitioner.
•Highly skilled critical care and stepdown nurse with thirteen years of clinical experience.
•Self-motivated to acquire and master clinical skills as a family nurse practitioner.
•Knowledgeable with various charting systems.
•Certification with ANCC
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing Conferred November 14, 2021
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, GPA 3.4
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2010
Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS, GPA 3.83
Associate Degree – Nursing 2007
Northeast Mississippi Community College, Booneville, MS, GPA 3.80
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
ANCC Certification Valid: 02/08/2022-02/07/2027
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC)
Registered Nurse, Mississippi, compact license
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association American
NURSING EXPERIENCE
FNP: Matrix Medical Network: Scottsdale, AZ June 13, 2022-present.
Comprehensive health assessments in the home with charting and diagnosis.
ICU Staff Nurse: NMMC, Tupelo, MS 2019 – 2022
•Demonstrates clinical skills and provide high quality care to patients in SICU. Level 2 trauma center.
ICU Staff Nurse: Rush Foundation Hospital: Meridian, MS Jan. 10, 2022-May 19, 2022.
Travel Nurse: Aya Healthcare, San Diego, CA 2018 − 2020
•Demonstrates clinical skills and provide high quality care to patients in stepdown unit and ICU.
Travel Nurse: Flexcare Staffing: Roseville, CA Nov. 2017-Aug. 2018.
Direct patient care in stepdown.
Charge Nurse: NMMC, Tupelo, MS 2010 −2017
•Demonstrated initiative and a commitment to quality patient care by independently completing an advanced EKG interpretation class and an advanced cardiac assessment course.
• Acquired computerized documentation skills, provided education on medication administrations and instructions of follow up care.
• knowledgeable of procedures performed on the floor, while providing moderate sedation.
•Identified potential patient safety issues and assisted in developing initiatives that increased safety awareness.
Staff Nurse: NMMC, Tupelo, MS 2004 −2017
•Provided high quality patient care in stepdown unit.
•Served on the unit patient safety committee to help identify patient safety issues and worked collaboratively with other unit staff to identify possible solutions.
•Mentored registered nursing students from local community colleges during their clinical experiences.
Clinical Experience: Compassionate Care Clinic. Tupelo, MS.
Dr. Cynthia Kohliem, FNP-C (preceptor). November 2020-Februrary 2021.
Assessed, diagnosed, plan of care, and treatment for adult patients.
Clinical Experience: McGehee Family Health Clinic. Grenada, MS.
Debbie McGehee, FNP (preceptor). March 2021-May 2021.
Assessed, diagnosed, and treatment of pediatric patients.
Clinical Experience: Total Women Wellness/ Primary Care. Columbus, MS
James Holzhauer, MD (preceptor). August 2021-November 2021.
Assessed, diagnosed, plan of care, microscope analysis, and gynecological treatment of women.
Clinical Experience: Woman’s Clinic. Clarksdale, MS.
Erica Balthrop, MD (preceptor). August 2021-October 2021.
Assessed, diagnosed, microscope analysis, and obstetrical and gynecological treatment of women.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
2017 – present
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
2020 − present
American Nurse Association
2020-present
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer, Healthworks