Brandon Huff
East Prairie
Summary
With a proven track record at Delta South Nursing Care and Rehabilitation, I excel in clinical leadership and compassionate care. Leveraging skills in clinical assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration, I've effectively decreased hospital readmission rates and fostered a culture of quality improvement, showcasing my ability to lead and innovate in challenging healthcare environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
Delta South Nursing Care and Rehabilitation
10.2023 - Current
- Developed effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Decreased hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring of high-risk patients and proactive interventions as needed.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
- Successfully managed resources within budget constraints while maintaining high-quality care standards for all patients served in the unit.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on the latest trends and best practices within nursing supervision.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
RN, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
09.2016 - 10.2023
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN, Emergency Department
Missouri Delta Medical Center
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Southeast Missouri Hospital
02.2013 - 09.2014
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families during difficult medical situations, fostering a sense of trust and promoting positive relationships.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient care delivery within the medical-surgical setting.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice and fostering clinical competence.
LPN
Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services
08.2009 - 01.2013
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY12-2012
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing
Cape Girardeau Career And Technical Center
Cape Girardeau, MO12-2008
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Nursing documentation
- Clinical leadership
- Quality improvement
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Staff development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Staff supervision
- Patient education
Certification
Basic Life Support, TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (expired in November)
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Delta South Nursing Care and Rehabilitation
10.2023 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
09.2016 - 10.2023
RN, Emergency Department
Missouri Delta Medical Center
10.2014 - 08.2016
RN, Medical-Surgical
Southeast Missouri Hospital
02.2013 - 09.2014
LPN
Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services
08.2009 - 01.2013
Basic Life Support, TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (expired in November)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Methodist University
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing
Cape Girardeau Career And Technical Center
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