Brandi LaFlamme
Chestnut Hill
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
McLean Hospital Blemont
Belmont
07.2024 - Current
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse
William Sharpe Jr Hospital
Weston
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Registered Nurse
Carney Hospital
Dorchester
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient encounters in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care for patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Brighton
03.2016 - 07.2023
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Brighton
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided direct patient care for patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse
Johns Hopkins BayviewMed.Center
Baltimore
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Provided direct patient care for patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Travel Registered Nurse, Psych
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Brighton
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Registered Nurse
Central State Hospital
Petersburg
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Provided direct patient care for patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic treatment plans for patients in acute psychiatric settings.
Registered Nurse
The Pavillion at Williamsburg
Williamsburg
09.2013 - 11.2013
- Provided direct care to patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
Williamsburg
12.2011 - 06.2013
- Provided direct patient care for patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic treatment plans for patients in acute psychiatric settings.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
Gloucester
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Registered Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
Williamsburg
12.2010 - 05.2011
- Provided direct patient care for patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
- Monitored patient progress during their course of treatment by assessing changes in behavior or mood symptoms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Newport News, VA08-2010
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Electronic medical records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Documentation accuracy
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse
William Sharpe Jr Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
McLean Hospital Blemont
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Carney Hospital
03.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
03.2016 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
06.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse
Johns Hopkins BayviewMed.Center
03.2015 - 06.2015
Travel Registered Nurse, Psych
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
11.2014 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
08.2014 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse
Central State Hospital
11.2013 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
The Pavillion at Williamsburg
09.2013 - 11.2013
Registered Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
12.2011 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
07.2011 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
12.2010 - 05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ECPI University