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Brandi Sanders

Fairview Heights

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Level IV NICU at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Expert in neonatal resuscitation and family-centered care, fostering collaborative teamwork and enhancing patient outcomes. Reliable and prepared for dynamic and high-pressure environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Level IV NICU

St. Louis Children's Hospital
06.2022 - Current
  • Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level IV NICU setting.
  • Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
  • Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
  • Precepted new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment that contributed to improved team performance.
  • Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions for neonates moving from NICU to home care, preparing parents with necessary skills and knowledge.

Student Nurse Technician

Barnes Jewish Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and active listening skills during interactions.
  • Ensured timely responses to call lights, attending to patients'' needs quickly and efficiently.
  • Gained valuable experience in caring for diverse patient populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and those with chronic conditions.
  • Adapt to different units due to float position
  • Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections.

Education

RN To BSN - Nursing

Mckendree University
Lebanon, IL
05-2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
05-2022

Skills

  • Nursing documentation (EPIC)
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Family-centered care
  • Premature infant care
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • Blood transfusion
  • Ventilator management
  • Parental education
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Teaching and precepting

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Level IV NICU

St. Louis Children's Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Student Nurse Technician

Barnes Jewish Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2022

RN To BSN - Nursing

Mckendree University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southwestern Illinois College

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