Tierra Brown
Evergreen Park
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 17 years of expertise in nursing services, patient care and team leadership. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse patient groups. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care and patient outcomes. Specializing in adult and pediatric Critical Care
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU/Nurse, PICU
Cook County Hospital
Chicago
04.2024 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
ER/ICU/Med Surg/Tele Registered Nurse
DMS Nursing Solutions (Jackson Park Hosp)
Chicago
08.2021 - Current
- Provided patient care in a busy setting serving trauma and critical patients
- Administered IV, oral, and injections of medications as directed
- Participate in code situation BLS, ACLS and Pals certified Monitor ventilated /sedated patients.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Demonstrated competency in administering conscious sedation medications per protocol standards.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department/ICU Nurse
Maxim Healthcare West Sub
Chicago
06.2020 - 01.2024
- Assisted physicians during critical procedures such as intubations or central line placements.
- Provided leadership among peers by serving as a role model and mentor to new staff members.
- Prioritized tasks based on acuity level of patients ensuring safe delivery of high quality care.
- Ensured timely completion of all required paperwork related to admissions, transfers, discharges and consults.
Float Pool Nurse ICU/ER/Med/Surg/Tele/Psych
MT, Sinai Chicago
Chicago
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Lakeview Nursing and Rehabilitation
Chicago
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
RN - Emergency Department/ICU
Loretto Hospital
Chicago
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Maxim (Loretto Hospital) ER
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Supervised and mentored 25 employees in ER department through continuous training and open communication.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Contract Registered Nurse Med Surg /Tele/Psych
Favorite Healthcare Staffing(Various Hospitals
Chicago
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum care
Registered Nurse ICU/ER
Roseland Hospital
Chicago
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient
- Administered medications by diverse means and tracked responses.
RN/LPN
SouthPoint Nursing and Rehab
Chicago
03.2014 - 08.2020
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Medication administration and documentation
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lombard LTC
Lexington
09.2012 - 10.2015
- Providing care in a long-term care atmosphere medication administration and documentation
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Nursing Home
12.2010 - 09.2013
- Providing care in a long-term care atmosphere medication administration and documentation
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rainbow Beach Care
Chicago
01.2009 - 09.2010
- Providing care in a long-term care atmosphere medication administration and documentation
CNA/LPN
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago hospital
Chicago
08.2003 - 01.2009
- Providing care in a long-term care atmosphere medication administration and documentation
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College
Addison, IL06-2025
License Practical Nurse
Brown Mackie College
Merrillville, IN12-2008
IL. State Certified Nursing Assistant -
01.2002
High School Diploma -
Argo High
Summit, IL05-2000
Skills
ACLS, BLS and PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU/Nurse, PICU
Cook County Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Lakeview Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2022 - 09.2023
ER/ICU/Med Surg/Tele Registered Nurse
DMS Nursing Solutions (Jackson Park Hosp)
08.2021 - Current
Float Pool Nurse ICU/ER/Med/Surg/Tele/Psych
MT, Sinai Chicago
02.2021 - 10.2023
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department/ICU Nurse
Maxim Healthcare West Sub
06.2020 - 01.2024
RN - Emergency Department/ICU
Loretto Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2021
Contract Registered Nurse Med Surg /Tele/Psych
Favorite Healthcare Staffing(Various Hospitals
02.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse ICU/ER
Roseland Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2020
RN/LPN
SouthPoint Nursing and Rehab
03.2014 - 08.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lombard LTC
09.2012 - 10.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Nursing Home
12.2010 - 09.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rainbow Beach Care
01.2009 - 09.2010
CNA/LPN
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago hospital
08.2003 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College
License Practical Nurse
Brown Mackie College
IL. State Certified Nursing Assistant -
High School Diploma -
Argo High