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Lizette Brewer

Elkton

Summary

Competent registered nurse with robust background in emergency and psychiatric care, delivering high-quality patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in patient assessment and crisis intervention, ensuring comprehensive psychiatric and emergency care. Proven ability to manage critical situations effectively and contribute to life-saving interventions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Cumberland Hall Hospital
09.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Educate patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment plans.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and formulate effective nursing strategies.
  • Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Registered Nurse

Western State Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Administered psychiatric assessments and evaluated patient mental health status.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to enhance patient safety.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.

Registered Nurse

Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
  • Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.

Education

Bachelor of Integrated Studies - Human Resources/Communication

Murray State University
Murray, KY
05-2019

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY
12-2021

Skills

  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Basic life support (BLS) certification
  • Critical care
  • Seizure management
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Medication and IV administration

Languages

English (Fluent)
Spanish (Intermediate)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Cumberland Hall Hospital
09.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
08.2022 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse

Western State Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Integrated Studies - Human Resources/Communication

Murray State University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Madisonville Community College

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