Dorcas Brewer
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Ascension St Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment, while effectively managing complex cases and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in caring for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (the client population includes people with ADHD, Autism, Alzheimer's and dementia), and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension St Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana
01.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse/Clinical Supervisor
Kindred Specialty Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana
10.2011 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients in various stages of illness or recovery.
- Mentored new hires during orientation programs, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices within the nursing profession.
- Participated in performance improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall quality of care provided within the organization.
- Championed patient advocacy efforts by addressing concerns promptly and working closely with families to ensure their needs were met throughout the treatment process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting requirements for all clinical activities.
- Promoted a culture of safety and quality assurance by conducting regular audits and risk assessments within the clinical environment.
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for resources and support needed to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by maintaining open lines of communication regarding patient progress updates and discharge planning needs.
- Managed complex cases effectively, using critical thinking skills to prioritize interventions based on individual patient needs.
- Successfully managed challenging situations involving patients or families, employing conflict resolution skills to address concerns professionally and effectively.
- Improved staff performance through consistent coaching, mentoring, and identification of professional development opportunities.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Seton Specialty Hospital
11.2003 - 10.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed caseload of 4-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and making recommendations for process enhancements.
- Assisted in the development of unit-specific protocols for common medical-surgical procedures, improving efficiency and standardizing practice across the team.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health, Botswana
Maun, Botswana
01.1989 - 12.1999
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
Ministry of Health, Zimbabwe
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
10.1983 - 11.1989
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Worked in the OR as scrubbed nurse for various surgeries.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
- Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Contributed to the reduction of maternal mortality rates by identifying high-risk pregnancies early and referring them for specialist intervention when necessary.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Treated men and women with sexually transmitted diseases.
- Educated new parents on infant care essentials like diapering, swaddling, bathing techniques leading to increased confidence in parenting skills.
- Improved patient health outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying risk factors, and developing individualized care plans.
- Assisted women in making informed decisions regarding their birth preferences based on thorough discussions about risks and benefits of various options available.
- Facilitated antenatal classes covering topics such as stages of labor progression; pain relief options; breathing patterns; pushing techniques resulting in better prepared expectant parents for childbirth.
- Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized and compassionate care throughout the prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Provided culturally competent care to a diverse patient population, addressing unique needs and respecting cultural practices.
- Ensured safety of mother and baby during labor by continuously assessing fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs.
- Promoted successful breastfeeding experiences through early initiation, proper latch techniques, and ongoing support.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with high-risk complications.
- Fostered strong relationships with community organizations to provide resources and support services for pregnant women in need of additional assistance.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
Education
Diploma in Midwifery -
Mpilo School Of Midwifery
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.Diploma in Nursing -
Mpilo School of Nursing
Bulawayo, ZimbabweBachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA07-2014
Diploma In Operating Theatre Nursing - Operating Theatre Nursing
Parirenyatwa School of Nursing
Harare, Zimbabwe.08-1988
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension St Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse/Clinical Supervisor
Kindred Specialty Hospital
10.2011 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Seton Specialty Hospital
11.2003 - 10.2011
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health, Botswana
01.1989 - 12.1999
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
Ministry of Health, Zimbabwe
10.1983 - 11.1989
Diploma in Midwifery -
Mpilo School Of Midwifery
Diploma in Nursing -
Mpilo School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Diploma In Operating Theatre Nursing - Operating Theatre Nursing
Parirenyatwa School of Nursing
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