Brandy Freire

Hard working nursing professional bringing 22+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to critical care patients seeking gainful employment as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Competent knowledge and experience with evidenced-based practice standards and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward- thinking in managing patient needs.

Wound Care Nurse Practitioner at MedCentris Wound Healing Institute (2025-05 – Present)

• Implemented evidence-based medicine for accurate wound management and skin disruption diagnosis
• Provided debridement and dressing selection for patients in private homes, nursing care facilities and wound care clinics
• Collaborated with physicians, facility treatment providers, and home health nurses in the coordination of care for patients with both complicated and uncomplicated wounds

Nursing Instructor at Nunez Community College (2023-08 – 2025-04)

• Effectively provide supervision, guidance, course development/evaluation, and accurate record keeping in accordance with Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurses
• Coordinate testing for both internal and external prospective testers for Certified Nursing Assistant registry for the State of Louisiana
• Facilitated student learning through positive engagement, multiple teaching methodologies, and mentoring within both the hospital and nursing home setting

Nursing Instructor at Nunez Community College (2020-08 – 2021-08)

Staff Nurse at Slidell Memorial Hospital (2022-01 – 2023-10)

• Performed auspicious triage to prioritize care. Effectively monitor, document, and communicate changes patient condition to physician
• Executed professional medication administration, efficacious intervention and stabilization of patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR, or advanced life support care
• Successfully deliver evidence-based, cost-efficient care following facility policies

Staff Nurse at Slidell Memorial Hospital (2010-10 – 2014-07)

PRN Staff Nurse at Open Vascular Access Center (2019-11 – 2022-12)

• Collaborate with interventionist pre and post-procedure for management
• Competent preparation and administration of medications pre and post-procedure
• Performed records review, patient education pre and post-procedure for discharge planning, and follow-up appointments
• Perform cardiac monitoring and assessment during procedures for moderate sedation. Post-procedure monitoring following moderate sedation

Staff Nurse at Ochsner Medical Center, Emergency Room (2015-03 – 2018-08)

• Performed auspicious triage to prioritize care. Effectively monitor, document, and communicate changes patient condition to physician
• Executed medication administration and stabilization of patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR, or advanced life support care
• Successfully deliver evidence-based, cost-efficient care following facility policies

Staff Nurse at Ochsner Medical Center, Emergency Room (2019-11 – 2022-11)

Staff Nurse at Tulane Health and Hospitals (2018-11 – 2019-11)

• Completed intake the process with pre-operative instructions given to patients
• Offered knowledgeable, evidence-based health services in community-based locations
• Patient observation performed pre and post medication administration to monitor for reactions or side effects
• Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care following facility policies

Nursing House Supervisor at St. Bernard Parish Hospital (2015-02 – 2016-05)

• Led team of nurses to deliver care to patients in medical/surgical, ICU, and emergency room units
• Organized staffing and confirmed surgery schedules
• Worked with an interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans
• Maximized unit efficiency and delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care

Staff Nurse, Trauma ICU at Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans (2004-01 – 2010-07)

• Managed adverse symptomatology by promptly initiating corrective actions
• Monitored and adjusted specialized equipment to manage different pressures, cardiac rhythms, and respiration
• Provided patient stabilization during emergencies with immediate CPR, or advanced life support care in an acute care setting
• Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to organize and implement evidence-based care plans

Master of Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner – University of South Alabama (2020-08 – 2023-05)

Bachelors of Science in Science of Nursing – Chamberlain College of Nursing (2018-10 – 2019-09)

Associates Degree in Nursing – Delgado Community College/Charity School of Nursing (2001-08 – 2003-12)