PATRICIA DIANE BREWER

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Summary

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with knowledge of management and supervision of medical staff. Skilled in inpatient teaching with a strong emphasis in critical care, emergency care, and administration. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.

Motivated professional offering Master of Science Degree in Family Nurse Practice. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines every time.

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Flexible diligent worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Resolute employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will be effective.

Alabama State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over eleven years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Emergency Department care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction, and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements.

Accomplished Registered Nurse with eleven years of expertise in emergency services, patient care, and team leadership. Enthusiastic about driving positive outcomes for diverse types of patients. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care, safety, and patient outcomes.

Skills

Medical screening

Patient monitoring

Unit administration

IV and venipuncture certified

Home visits

Acute and rehabilitative care

Medication and IV administration

Flow sheet charting

Medical assessment

Infant CPR certified

Patient discharging

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Immunization skills

IV drug therapy management

Follow-up calls

Patient Care

Strong medical ethic

Patient relations

Intake and discharge

Documenting vitals

Sterilization techniques proficiency

Primary ER experience

Critical care

Nursing staff leadership

Inpatient and outpatient care

Taking vitals

EXPERIENCE

APRIL 2022 – PRESENT

CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER, ACHIEVE MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS, DOTHAN, AL

Weight management review of all patients

Monitor vital signs.

Review medical history and any possible medical interaction with weight loss medication.

Develop positive rapport with patients.

OCTOBER 2022 – PRESENT

CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER, ACHIEVE MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS, PANAMA CITY, FL

Weight management review of all patients

Monitor vital signs.

Review medical history and any possible medical interaction with weight loss medication.

Develop positive rapport with patients.

Review all labs with patients and develop care plan for positive future outcome.

AUGUST 2021 – PRESENT

REGISTERED NURSE, GENEVA MEDICAL GROUP, GENEVA AL

Perform wellness exams for patients with Medicare, BCBS, etc.

Enter billing information into the computer.

DECEMBER 2006 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Certified Nursing Assistant (12/2006 – 12/2010)

REGISTERED NURSE (2010 – September 30, 2022), WIREGRASS MEDICAL CENTER, GENEVA AL

Monitor and manage various treatment and care interventions.

Update physicians on patient test results and assist in developing care plans.

Perform blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or

underlying causes.

Collect lab specimens, order, and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results.

Monitor and record patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.

Administer medications, track dosages, and document patient conditions.

Train and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care

Train new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of

care, and improve patient overall satisfaction.

Oversee patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.

Prioritize nursing tasks and assignments to accurately report patient status.

Maintain personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care

best practices

Assess patients’ response to treatment and suggest ways to combat side effects.

Collaborate with physicians to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.

Function as patient advocate and implement total patient care through team nursing process.

Reach out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.

Worked as Night Shift House Supervisor for approximately one year prior to dissemination of position

due to staff shortages.

Worked as Charge Nurse in Senior Care Unit while monitoring geriatric psychiatric patient.

Work as needed in the Intensive Care Unit.

Worked as Charge Nurse, as needed, on the Med Surg Unit to help alleviate staff shortages.

October 1991 – February 2011

Clinical Clerical Coordinator – ADPH - Alabama Department of Public Health Enterprise, AL

Introduced clerical staff to latest practices, encouraging staff to interact with patients upon checking in, and promote positive interactions.

Consulted with patients, addressed inquiries, managed meeting requests, and answered patient concerns to provide outstanding customer care.

Managed supply inventory requests for office operations and equipment maintenance.

Managed scheduling and leave requests for team of five clerical staff in busy clerical office of health department.

Utilized active listening skills to quickly resolve problems and escalated larger issues to Nursing Coordinator.

Managed daily operations within clerical office of health department by supporting continuous delivery of excellent services and care.

Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.

Demonstrated consistent operational excellence to maintain stellar office reputation.

Supervised team of five clerical administrative assistants, promoting positive work environment through effective communication, active engagement, and direct assistance.

FEBRUARY 2011 – JULY 2011

REGISTERED NURSE, PRN – FIRST CHOICE HOSPICE, ELBA AL

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.

Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.

Obtained and recorded patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure, along with patient's height and weight.

Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information.

Tested patient's glucose, using glucometer, if needed.

Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Discussed end-of-life plans with family members of patients.

AUGUST 1979 – FEBRUARY 1987

FRONT END MANAGER – PIGGLY WIGGLY, SAMSON, AL

Managed cash flow of store, including cashier operations, bookkeeping and security.

Cultivated strong customer relations and developed effective customer service standards.

Managed payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.

Reviewed employee performance and determined areas in need of improvement.

Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction.

Put together schedule for floor staff according to skill sets and coverage needs.

Addressed and welcomed large volume of guests to business per day, improving overall customer service and engagement.

Helped employees perform at peak productivity with morale-boosting programs and motivational techniques.

Confirmed transactional data by verifying name and payment information and clearly communicating costs and fees to patrons.

Oversaw shelf inventory and customer-focused loss prevention strategies.

Delivered key administrative support to coworkers, taking on additional tasks during peak times.

Maintained accurate bookkeeping of important files, running reports, and delivering updates on occupancy and revenues.

Collaborated with security staff and law enforcement on shoplifting and vandalism response.

Created and optimized employee schedules for shift coverage.

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Education and Training

Walden University Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner

Graduated 05/2021 with GPA 3.89

George C Wallace Community College - Dothan Dothan, AL

Associate Degree in Nursing in Registered Nurse

Graduated 12/2010

Samson High School Samson, AL

High School Diploma – Valedictorian

Graduated 05/1979

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