Heather Brumbaugh
Lackey,KY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 13 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in geriatric care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse • Staff Nurse
Signature Healthcare
09.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care strategies.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge of best practices.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented vital signs to ensure accurate treatment planning.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering improved compliance with care instructions.
- Coordinated discharge planning processes, ensuring seamless transitions for patients returning home or to facilities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
CNA
Signature Healthcare
04.2013 - 09.2016
- I have worked for Signature Healthcare Center for nearly 13 years. I started my healthcare career as a CNA, assisting residents with ADL’s and personal care needs. I started nursing school in my second year as a CNA, continuing to work as one throughout. Once I completed my education and passed the NCLEX, I became a staff nurse at Signature Healthcare and have continued my nursing career with the company.
Education
RN-BSN -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN11.2027
Associate - nursing science
ANU
Pikeville, KY08.2016
Skills
- I have strong customer service skills and have been recognized many times by my residents’ families
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Physical assessments
- Family education
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy care
- Lab result interpretation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Chronic disease management
- Long-term care
- Geriatric nursing
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Preventive health
- Emotional awareness
- Relationship building
- Critical care
- Professional bedside manner
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse • Staff Nurse
Signature Healthcare
09.2016 - Current
CNA
Signature Healthcare
04.2013 - 09.2016
RN-BSN -
Capella University
Associate - nursing science
ANU