Miyai Brown
O'Fallon
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional committed to enhancing patient care and elevating nursing standards through meticulous collaboration with surgeons and staff. Expertise in maintaining accurate preference cards and ensuring the availability of essential supplies for surgical procedures. Proficient in educating team members on new products and equipment across services, including gynecology, urology, and general surgery. A proactive approach to adapting to procedural changes fosters a dynamic and efficient healthcare environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Barnes Jewish Outpatient Orthopedic Center
Chesterfield, MO
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted in pre-operative assessments and patient education to ensure readiness for surgical procedures.
- Facilitated surgical procedures as a scrub nurse by managing surgical instruments and providing assistance during operations.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and anesthesia levels, ensuring stability throughout surgical interventions.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of sterile environments for surgeries.
- Optimized operating room efficiency by assisting with the timely setup, breakdown, and turnover of surgical suites by 15 minutes
Clinical Resource Nurse-Surgical Services
St. Mary's Health Center
Richmond Heights, MO
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Engaged with team members to verify and enhance the accuracy of surgeons' preference cards, supporting efficient surgical procedures.
- Guided nursing staff and scrub techs in understanding and utilizing new equipment and supplies effectively 85% of the time.
Clinical Resource Nurse -Surgical Services
St. Mary's Health Center
Richmond Heights, MO
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Guided newly graduated and experienced registered nurses in mastering operating room protocols and best practices.
- Assisted in educating and conducting competency assessments for operating room staff in gynecology and urology services and equipment.
Staff Nurse-Operating Room
St.Mary's Health Center
Richmond Heights, MO
11.2013 - 03.2016
- Ensured patient needs and concerns were addressed effectively during surgical processes.
- Managed supply setup and instrumentation verification processes, maintaining strict aseptic technique compliance for all surgical operations.
- Coordinated efforts with surgical teams to ensure effective perioperative care and maintain optimal patient safety.
- Designed and enforced comprehensive protocols to enhance operating room efficiency and ensure infection control compliance.
Charge Nurse (Medical Surgical)
St. Mary's Health Center
Richmond Heights, MO
03.2010 - 11.2013
- Supervised daily operations of nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and patient care standards.
- Developed workflows that improved patient admission processes and reduced wait times significantly.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Staff Nurse
St. Mary's Health Center
Richmond, MO
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing conditions and reporting changes to physician staff.
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Licensed Practical Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
St Mary's Health Center
Richmond Heights, MO
01.2001 - 10.2008
- Monitored IV infusions and assessed wound care daily, collaborating closely with a registered nurse for optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed comprehensive documentation processes to uphold standards of patient care accuracy.
- Delivered medications and treatments to ensure adherence to established protocols and enhance patient care outcomes.
Student Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
St. Mary's Health Center
Richmond Heights, MO
06.1999 - 12.2000
- Provided direct patient care to patients within the practical nursing students' scope of practice
- Provided compassionate care to patients, enhancing comfort and emotional well-being during treatment.
- Conducted continuous monitoring of vital signs, ensuring accurate documentation for effective patient care.
- Assisted in patient assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication with healthcare team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO01-2028
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Sanford Brown College
St. Peter’s, Mo10-2008
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Nursing
Sanford-Brown College
Des Peres, Mo01.2000
Skills
- Patient care management during surgeries
- Proficient in supporting gynecological, urological, and orthopedic surgical procedures as a scrub and circulating nurse
- Compassionate care
- Adapting to change
- Preoperative care
- Guiding new circulating nurses and scrub techs
- Sterile technique
Certification
Registered Nurse, Missouri State Board of Nursing, 2008-present
Association Of Perioperative Nurses-January 2014
Basic Life Support Certification, Through RQI until 2028
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Barnes Jewish Outpatient Orthopedic Center
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Resource Nurse-Surgical Services
St. Mary's Health Center
09.2019 - 10.2022
Clinical Resource Nurse -Surgical Services
St. Mary's Health Center
03.2016 - 05.2018
Staff Nurse-Operating Room
St.Mary's Health Center
11.2013 - 03.2016
Charge Nurse (Medical Surgical)
St. Mary's Health Center
03.2010 - 11.2013
Staff Nurse
St. Mary's Health Center
01.2009 - 03.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
St Mary's Health Center
01.2001 - 10.2008
Student Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
St. Mary's Health Center
06.1999 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Methodist University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Sanford Brown College
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Nursing
Sanford-Brown College