Sammy Brazier Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

After graduating with my BSN, I continued my nursing journey at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as a registered nurse specializing in medically-complex rehabilitation patients recovering from; Transplants, Cancer diagnosis, Amputations, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injuries, Brain Injuries, and other Nerve, muscle, or bone disorders.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

During the summer of 2021, I had the opportunity to work as a nurse intern at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, some of the responsibilities for my position consisted of...- The nurse intern will be expected to participate in a 10 week summer program designed to help them prepare for a career as a nurse.- Performs various service duties and routine technical tasks such as assisting patients with basic hygiene and daily living activities- Performs, assists and/or supervises the patient in personal care activities such as hygiene and grooming, skin care, ingestion of food and fluids, elimination of body wastes, mobilization and dressing/undressing in compliance with the Nursing Care Plan- Performs and records routine technical tasks, such as collecting routine specimens, taking T-P-R and BP, collecting and recording intake and output of blood glucose, giving enemas, performing intermittent catheterization, bladder volume instrument 2500 measurements, and hanging gastric feedings to gravity and with pumps- Performs advanced nursing skills such as insertion of a foley catheter, tracheostomy care, tracheal suction via a tracheostomy, and sterile dressing changes not involving application of medicated ointments or creams- Assists in transferring patients and patient care equipment to other specified areas adhering to necessary safety precautions.- Documents functional care, intake and output, vital signs and other measures in SRAlab IS or utilizes downtime procedures- Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab- Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, family and hospital personnel

Palatine, Illinois, United States

During the pandemic, I was able to participate in the opportunity to work as a Temporary Nursing Assistant during the summer of 2020 before heading back to school. The responsibilities I performed on a daily basis consisted of...• Providing assistance with serving meals and feeding, providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.• Providing assistance in personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.• Providing assistance in ambulating, turning, and positioning residents.• Maintaining resident stability by checking vital signs and weight, recording intake and output information.• Providing for resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials; answering call lights and requests; reporting observations of the residents to the nursing supervisor.• Documenting actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.• Protecting the privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws.

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

At PDQ, I was a Cashier Trainer and had many responsibilities. These included...• Training new employees on how to work the cash register and the drive-thru.• Supervise others and provide on-the-job training.• Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.• Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.• Take orders and deliver food out to the customer's table.• Greet customers entering establishments.

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States

At CEI Logistics, My responsibilities consisted of...• Entered insurance information into the database for the company.• Confirmed reports were accurate and complete.• Updated files and prepared reports.