Duane Brinkerhoff
San Jose
Summary
Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments.
Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process.
My competencies include recovering coronary artery bypass graft patients, managing intra aortic balloon pump, impella, continuous renal replacement therapy.
I have worked as a rapid response nurse, responding to escalating critical events that occur within the hospital gaining the trust and respect of medical physicians and fellow registered nurses in helping to make critical decisions.
Talented professional brings strong background in critical care. Confident in overseeing care for individuals facing life-threatening conditions and difficult recoveries. Caring in partnering with loved ones and support staff to deliver exceptional care to each patient.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
O Connor Hospital
San Jose
10.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies for critical patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results for treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and health management.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems for care continuity.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance nursing skills and patient care practices.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Operated and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment with precision and care.
- Managed patient pain and discomfort through effective pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Regional Medical Center
San Jose
10.2016 - 03.2025
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies for critical patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results for treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and health management.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems for care continuity.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance nursing skills and patient care practices.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL04-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ12-1991
Skills
- Medication administration
- Critical care assessment
- Patient education
- Electronic medical records
- IV therapy management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Physical assessments
- Reporting and documentation
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Maintaining privacy
- Life-sustaining machines
- Complex Problem-solving
- Medical evaluation
- Body mechanics
- Emergency response
- Team leadership
- Palliative and pain management
- Nursing plan development
- Staff supervision
Certification
- ACLS
- BCLS
Custom
- References
- referred by Latia Mapa Registered Nurse. Washington Hospital. Tia is a co worker at O Connor Hospital working in the intensive care unit. (408) 499-5988 tia2nuve@yahoo.com
- Chloe Thill. Chloe was my manager at Regional Medical Center. (307) 690-3582 chloe.thill@mountainstarhealth.com
- Rose Kiruthu Registered Nurse. Rose was frequently my charge nurse, and co worker at Regional Medical Center (479) 857-6067
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
O Connor Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
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