Makayla Brackemyer
Morrison
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
MercyOne Hospital
11.2022 - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- 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.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Care Companion
Resthave Home Care & Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
Dietary Aide
Resthave Home care & Rehabilitation
09.2016 - 07.2020
- Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
- Assisted patients with special needs to eat meals, providing kindness and patience.
- Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
- Worked closely with team members to update cleaning protocols and increase aide efficiency.
- Adhered to administrative departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, health and confidentiality.
- Offered alternative menu choices to meet diet prescription guidelines while enabling clients to receive optimal food preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Rock Island, IL08.2022
Skills
- Incident Reporting
- Time Management
- Flexible Schedule
- Verbal and Written Communication
- ADL Assistance
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Dependable and Responsible
- Client Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Daily Charting
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Report Preparation
- Emotional Support and Companionship
- Documentation and Reporting
- Healthcare Education
- First Aid, CPR, & BLS
- Care Plan Adherence
- Patient Care Recordkeeping
- Patient and Compassionate
- PPE Usage
- Client Relationship and Rapport
- Quick Learner
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Family Education
- Collecting vitals
- Medication Distribution
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Cardiac Care
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Cerner and Epic use
- Appointment Scheduling
- Family advocacy
- Chest pain management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MercyOne Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Care Companion
Resthave Home Care & Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 11.2022
Dietary Aide
Resthave Home care & Rehabilitation
09.2016 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity College of Nursing And Health Sciences
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