DEENA BROWN
Clovis
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
Fresno, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Team lead, directing clinical care in assigned zones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and promoting best practices.
- 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.
- Administered critical care treatments and medications in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized interventions based on urgency and severity.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care strategies.
Patient Care Technician
Community Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
Fresno, CA
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted with patient mobility and daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care plans effectively.
Associates Degree in Nursing (RN)
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Fresno, CA
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Graduated Nursing school April 2024.
- As a Nursing student I have delivered patient-centered care in all the local hospitals in Fresno CA under the supervision of the registered nurse
- This includes patient assessments, gathering medical records, labs, supplies, and monitoring vital signs
- Monitored patients following surgical procedures, provided wound care, administered medications as well as pushed medications in an emergency setting along with updating the manager and nurses on changes in patient condition
- Communicated with empathy and compassion and assisted with ADL's, including bathing, feeding, and hygiene
Junior Escrow Officer
Old Republic Title Company
Clovis, CA
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with escrow officers to facilitate contract openings and streamline document reviews. Oversaw the acquisition of insurance quotes and assessed county taxes, grant deeds, and deed of trusts. Managed fund transfers and wire transactions to ensure timely processing.
Certified Medical Assistant
All Valley Podiatric Group
Fresno, CA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Serve as a key member of a medical team at a busy Specialist medical office
- Assist two DPMs (Doctor of podiatric Medicine) in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily office operations
- Efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, processing patients) this allowed the Doctors to focus on the health concerns of their patients
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing (RN)
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Fresno, CA04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix (Online)
Tempe, AZ04-2027
Skills
- Registered Nurse License (RN)
- BLS/PALS
- TNCC
- NRP
- Critical Care
- Leadership in teams (Charge Nurse)
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- EPIC
- Medical Office Management
- Patient Education
- Creating Good Rapport
- Handling objections
- Effective communication
- Community health
- Patient-focused care
- ADL Assistance
Certification
- BLS/PALS
- TNCC
- NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
07.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Community Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
02.2024 - 07.2024
Associates Degree in Nursing (RN)
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
03.2022 - 04.2024
Junior Escrow Officer
Old Republic Title Company
01.2018 - 04.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
All Valley Podiatric Group
01.2015 - 01.2017
Associates Degree - Nursing (RN)
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix (Online)