Brianne Wessels
Nurse Practitioner at Boone County Hospital- Claim this Profile
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Boone County Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nurse Practitioner
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Jan 2021 - Present
Walk In Clinic
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Emergency Room Nurse
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Apr 2013 - Present
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Guthrie County Hospital & Clinics
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nurse Practitioner
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Jun 2021 - Present
Emergency Department
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Wapiti Medical Staffing
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nurse Practitioner
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Feb 2021 - Present
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital ER
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Trauma Nurse Surveyor
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Apr 2014 - Present
This position has been an exciting opportunity to work with the 99 trauma facilities across the state of Iowa to provide written and on-site oral review to ensure that organizations are complying with rigorous regulator requirements for safe, quality, effective practice. I have demonstrated strengths in communication and collaboration to assist trauma program managers in developing realistic, corrective plans that correct identified deficiencies and allow for the highest level of trauma… Show more This position has been an exciting opportunity to work with the 99 trauma facilities across the state of Iowa to provide written and on-site oral review to ensure that organizations are complying with rigorous regulator requirements for safe, quality, effective practice. I have demonstrated strengths in communication and collaboration to assist trauma program managers in developing realistic, corrective plans that correct identified deficiencies and allow for the highest level of trauma care. Selected Contributions & Accomplishments: • Nominated and elected to serve as one of two nurses across the entire state to serve on the IDPH Trauma Systems Advisory Council. Show less
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Purdue Global
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty Instructor
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Aug 2016 - Dec 2022
This position has afforded me the opportunity to apply my passion for nursing to help prepare the next class of highly talented students to become well prepared, competent and confident healthcare professionals on multidisciplinary care teams. To foster the development of foundational nursing skills, I integrated both didactic and hands-on training for students in the critical care and emergency medical setting. I closely monitor student performance and provide meaningful feedback to support… Show more This position has afforded me the opportunity to apply my passion for nursing to help prepare the next class of highly talented students to become well prepared, competent and confident healthcare professionals on multidisciplinary care teams. To foster the development of foundational nursing skills, I integrated both didactic and hands-on training for students in the critical care and emergency medical setting. I closely monitor student performance and provide meaningful feedback to support their continued professional growth. I take great pride in creating and maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students by utilizing diverse pedagogical approaches and ensuring that content aligns with expected learning outcomes established by the school and it’s accrediting agencies. Selected Contributions & Accomplishments: • Highly regarded for expertise in the areas of med-surg, critical care, emergency medicine, and behavioral health. Show less
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Mary Greeley Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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400 - 500 Employee
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Trauma Program Manager
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Dec 2010 - Jul 2021
While continuing my tenure with Mary Greeley, in this role, I have leveraged healthcare leadership and trauma expertise to collaborate with Emergency and Surgical Services team member ensuring the application of best care practices as outlined and expected in local, state, and federal healthcare mandates. Selected Contributions & Accomplishments: • Actively contributes to the Trauma Information Collecting processes at state and national levels as District Representative and now… Show more While continuing my tenure with Mary Greeley, in this role, I have leveraged healthcare leadership and trauma expertise to collaborate with Emergency and Surgical Services team member ensuring the application of best care practices as outlined and expected in local, state, and federal healthcare mandates. Selected Contributions & Accomplishments: • Actively contributes to the Trauma Information Collecting processes at state and national levels as District Representative and now President to the Iowa Trauma Coordinators Association, and as an active member of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, and the National Trauma Data Bank. • Influential in moving from a data reporting system that was previously 18 months behind on state mandated reporting to a data driven program leveraging performance expectations and objectives to continually enhance the quality of care and patient experience. • Recognized as the number on strength of the trauma program with demonstrated expertise in eliminating almost 100% of deficiencies on the last three state surveys.
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Emergency Room Nurse
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Aug 2006 - Jul 2021
In my current clinical role, I offer unit based leadership for a team of RNs overseeing the shift-to-shift operations of a 23-bed Emergency Department. I take great pride in maximizing unit productivity by effectively delegating staffing assignments and monitoring workflows to ensure patient safety and satisfaction. I am also an integral member of a precepting team providing hands on training to facilitate the seamless transition into independent practice while maintaining safety for patients… Show more In my current clinical role, I offer unit based leadership for a team of RNs overseeing the shift-to-shift operations of a 23-bed Emergency Department. I take great pride in maximizing unit productivity by effectively delegating staffing assignments and monitoring workflows to ensure patient safety and satisfaction. I am also an integral member of a precepting team providing hands on training to facilitate the seamless transition into independent practice while maintaining safety for patients and clinicians on the unit. While fulfilling both of these roles, I also manage my own panel of patients presenting to the ER setting with acute and non-acute ailments and expeditiously evaluate and triage individuals prioritizing care on the basis of acuity and stability. I proficiently utilize the full scope of the nursing process, in collaboration with multidisciplinary providers, interpret and administer individualized, recovery focused care plans. I have demonstrated expertise in orthopedic splinting, suturing, and I&D procedures. I also maintain close attention to details in monitoring my patients to minimize further medical complications. If necessary, I recommend care plan modifications to improve healthcare outcomes. Further, I collaborate across the organization to seamlessly facilitate admission, discharge, and transfer, ensuring top quality care to optimize patient results. During my patient interactions, I assure the provision of adequate instructions, resources, and support to understand their health conditions and requisite treatments to increase compliance. To promote effective care across the continuum, I diligently complete and submit all requisite clinical documentation in a prompt, professional manner. Selected Contributions & Accopmlishments: • Successfully earned a promotion to Trauma Program Manager.
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DoctorsNow
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Apr 2007 - Jan 2008
During my brief time in this role, I contributed to the delivery of professional nursing care for patients across the lifespan in a fast paced, high volume urgent care setting. I honed expertise in caring for children and adults with acute injuries, illnesses, and chronic condition exacerbations. I rapidly assessed incoming patients and prioritized care on the basis of chief complaints, assessment findings, diagnostic results, acuity, stability, and available resources. I interacted closely… Show more During my brief time in this role, I contributed to the delivery of professional nursing care for patients across the lifespan in a fast paced, high volume urgent care setting. I honed expertise in caring for children and adults with acute injuries, illnesses, and chronic condition exacerbations. I rapidly assessed incoming patients and prioritized care on the basis of chief complaints, assessment findings, diagnostic results, acuity, stability, and available resources. I interacted closely with a team of multidisciplinary physicians to implement prescribed pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments When needed, I seamlessly facilitated referrals for higher level care to improve patient results. In addition to my clinical role, I played a pivotal role in training new professionals by offering opportunities for teaching and learning to instill confidence and competency in independent practice. At the end of each appointment, I provided detailed clinical documentation to the corresponding health record to comply with rigorous standards of professional practice. Significant Contributions & Accomplishments: • Assisted in the launch of the organization’s first three facilities in Johnston, West Des Moines, and Altoona; ensured adequate human and tangible resources and comprehensive training for professionals to deliver uninterrupted, high quality care. Show less
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MercyOne
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Registered Nurse- OR
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Jul 2003 - Jan 2007
In my first nursing position, I demonstrated the ability to learn and contribute quickly playing an instrumental role as a Circulator and Scrub nurse in the OR setting providing safe, quality care throughout general, vascular, orthopedic, neurosurgery, GYN/urology, ENT, and open heart surgical cases. I quickly anticipated surgeon needs and proactively met these to support the delivery of uninterrupted operative procedures. In addition to assisting surgeons, I maintained meticulous attention to… Show more In my first nursing position, I demonstrated the ability to learn and contribute quickly playing an instrumental role as a Circulator and Scrub nurse in the OR setting providing safe, quality care throughout general, vascular, orthopedic, neurosurgery, GYN/urology, ENT, and open heart surgical cases. I quickly anticipated surgeon needs and proactively met these to support the delivery of uninterrupted operative procedures. In addition to assisting surgeons, I maintained meticulous attention to detail in monitoring patients throughout the perioperative process to ensure optimal health outcomes. Show less
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Education
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Purdue University Global
Master's degree, MSN-FNP