Barbara Bruette
Windsor ,ON
Summary
With a robust background at Henry Ford Hospital, I excel in emergency care and critical thinking, ensuring rapid patient stabilization and compassionate support. My expertise spans from pediatric to adult emergency services, significantly enhancing patient outcomes through advanced life support and effective teamwork.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2002 - Current
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
- Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment.
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
- Participated in ongoing education programs to maintain knowledge of best practices for emergency nursing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Reduced wait times and improved patient satisfaction by effectively managing resources and coordinating with ancillary departments.
- Acted as a patient advocate by effectively communicating their needs to the healthcare team and ensuring appropriate follow-up care was arranged.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment for patients and staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Emergency Department RN
Erie Shores HealthCare
05.1996 - 10.2002
Pediatric RN
Beaumont Hospital
06.1997 - 09.1998
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
- Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment.
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
- Participated in ongoing education programs to maintain knowledge of best practices for emergency nursing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Reduced wait times and improved patient satisfaction by effectively managing resources and coordinating with ancillary departments.
- Acted as a patient advocate by effectively communicating their needs to the healthcare team and ensuring appropriate follow-up care was arranged.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment for patients and staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Chatham, ON05.1995
Skills
- IV insertion
- Triage assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Advanced life support
- Patient stabilization
- Cardiac monitoring
- Emergency care
- Behavioral health
- Diabetic emergencies
- Obstetric emergencies
- Seizure management
- Poisoning treatment
- Pediatric care
- Orthopedic care
- Oxygen therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Patient assessments
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Regulatory compliance
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
Daisy award winner twice
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
ENPC
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2002 - Current
Pediatric RN
Beaumont Hospital
06.1997 - 09.1998
Emergency Department RN
Erie Shores HealthCare
05.1996 - 10.2002
Diploma - Nursing
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
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