Laurie Bramhall
Broomall
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience at Crozer Chester Medical Center, skilled in critical care and patient assessments. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and compassion while mentoring new staff, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes. Proficient in medication administration and infection control, committed to delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Crozer Chester Medical Center
02.2005 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and emergency resuscitation efforts during high-pressure situations.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, PA12.2004
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Precepting
- Intensive care unit experience
- Central line management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
Certification
BLS, ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Crozer Chester Medical Center
02.2005 - Current
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Widener University
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