Mary Brim
Ararat
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient advocacy and care plan coordination. Demonstrated success in monitoring patient conditions and providing emotional support, ensuring a safe and effective care environment. Dedicated Charge Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in delivering quality patient care and coordinating team efforts. Known for effective communication, electronic documentation, and strong infection control practices to enhance patient outcomes. Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and infection control. Proven ability to lead teams and maintain high standards of care. Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northern Regional Hospital
Mount Airy
06.1989 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients, addressing concerns and anxieties.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient a safe, clean patient environment..
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Charge Registered Nurse
Northern Regional Hospital
Mount Airy
2001 - 09.2019
- Administered medications and treatments according to patient care plans.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, enhancing patient flow and continuity of care.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to quality care standards and promoting best practices.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Assessed patient needs by obtaining health history and physical assessment data.
- Served as a resource for clinical questions from nursing staff members at all levels of experience.
- Monitored implementation of care plans across the unit, facilitating consistent patient management and optimal outcomes.
Unit Clerk
R.J. Reynolds Patrick Memorial Hospital
Stuart
01.1976 - 09.1978
- Managed patient records and maintained confidentiality in compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated communication between medical staff and patients effectively.
- Facilitated the flow of information within the hospital departments daily.
- Processed incoming calls and directed inquiries to appropriate personnel swiftly.
- Answered telephone calls, responded to requests for information and routed callers to correct personnel or departments.
- Assisted nursing and medical staff in clerical duties to support patient care.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information.
- Monitored faxes and emails for incoming orders or requests from physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Greeted patients, answered phone calls, and provided general information to visitors.
- Prepared charts for outpatient and inpatient services.
- Answered phones to transfer calls or relay messages to patients or staff.
- Screened calls and collected messages for unit personnel to promote team efficiency.
- Recorded patient data in permanent records while maintaining HIPAA compliance and internal standards to protect individual medical information.
- Requested or communicated patient information, exercising hospital privacy policies.
- Organized ordered medical tests, sample collection and patient transportation.
Nursing Assistant
R.J. Reynolds Patrick Memorial
Stuart
01.1976 - 09.1978
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and hygiene tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Supported patients with mobility and ambulation exercises.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their needs and concerns.
- Maintained cleanliness in patient rooms and common areas.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC04-1989
High School Diploma -
North Surry High School
Mount Airy06-1971
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan coordination
- Gastrostomy tube care
- IV drug therapy management
- Palliative and pain management
- Infection control
- Electronic documentation
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Patient advocacy
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Body mechanics
- Maintaining privacy
- Emotional awareness
Certification
- Registered Nurse, license #0001193933, exp. 11/30/26, state of Virginia
- Certification: BCLS exp. 12/17/26. PALS exp. 1/23/27, ACLS exp 6/22/27. NHISS exp. 9/12/27
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northern Regional Hospital
06.1989 - Current
Unit Clerk
R.J. Reynolds Patrick Memorial Hospital
01.1976 - 09.1978
Nursing Assistant
R.J. Reynolds Patrick Memorial
01.1976 - 09.1978
Charge Registered Nurse
Northern Regional Hospital
2001 - 09.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Surry Community College
High School Diploma -
North Surry High School