Briana Hamilton
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in Neonatal and Pediatric specialties within a fast-paced environment. Proven to be adaptable and remain calm under pressure, while handling critical patients in high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with families and patients, through empathetic communication, humble attitude and quality care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Novant Presbyterian Hemby Childrens Hospital
Charlotte, NC
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed care for 3 to 4 critical care patients with best practice and time management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care, such as high-frequency ventilator management, tracheostomy and Hudson/ nasal CPAP.
- Carried primary nurse role by preference of parents to give routine care for infant and emotional support to family members until discharge.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Resource Team
Atrium Healthcare System
Charlotte, NC
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Adapt to pace and patient care load in various units such as Level IV NICU, Emergency Department, Behavioral Health 4 to 5 patient nurse ratio, PICU sedation patients, and Pediatric Medical Surgical Units 4 patient nurse ratio.
- Performed NRP, BLS and any emergency protocol for patients who abruptly decline from baseline in healthcare setting.
- Take on role of care and treatment plans for variety of diagnosed patients in pediatrics ranging from neonatal to adolescents as well as keep Medical Providers updated on critical changes and concerns surrounding patient’s diagnosis.
- Maintain unit specific protocols such as: shift change guidelines, bedside report, family & provider rounding, plan of care education, critical medications, and proper documentation.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric COVID Virtual Hospital
Atrium Healthcare System
Charlotte, NC
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Admit, assess, and monitor pediatric patients with mild to moderate symptoms exposed too and positive for COVID-19.
- Performed thorough teaching and education on quarantine guidelines and cleanliness to parents, halo Medical Provider for worsening symptoms, and escalate hospitalization for problematic patient symptoms that cannot be treated at home.
- Maintained current and active knowledge on COVID19 and COVID19 vaccinations within CDC guidelines to be up to date and available to answer all questions provided by patients, parent and family members.
Registered Nurse, Teammate Health Resource Team
Atrium Healthcare System
Charlotte, NC
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Contact and support teammates who have been exposed too or positive for COVID19 as well as keep detailed log on patient status following exposure.
- Monitor teammates for 14-day period following exposure to COVID19 and relay any changes in symptoms to following medical doctors.
- Performed account of unit and hospital written logs for patients and teammates working with or exposed to COVID19 to eliminate careless exposures due to lack of proper PPE and education.
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Atrium Health University
Charlotte, NC
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Established care of 2-3 patients in Special Care Nursery with variety of endocrine, respiratory, and cardiac disorders.
- Discuss and plan with MD/NNP and other staff to meet need of each patient and provide developmentally appropriate care to reach individual goals.
- Supervised and educate student nurses on patient care plans and outcomes, along with neonatal care giving.
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Intermoutain Layton Utah Hospital
Layton, Utah
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed pivotal roles in 3 high-risk deliveries and assisted with neonatal resuscitation.
- Established experience in neonatal resuscitation teaching to staff through several mock exercises.
- Provided direct care to patients with high flow, hypoglycemia, jaundice, and temperature instability.
- Trained in education of lactation support for mother and premature infant, to include directly assisting when needed.
Registered Nurse II, NICU
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Raleigh, NC
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Established proficient care for 3 neonatal patients within NICU, demonstrating competency with professional care of low-birth-weight infants.
- Performed care for infants needing additional nursing interventions including phototherapy, IV therapy, drug withdrawal monitoring and treatment.
- Contributed to internal auditing to reduce infection control and attended infection control meetings.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Management of peripheral and umbilical IV lines, administration of medications, maintenance of oral and nasal gastric tubes for specialized feedings.
- Performed kangaroo care support, comfort, and education to families.
- Held responsibility as lead nurse to provide quality care for each patient within 47 bed neonatal ICU unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2016
Skills
- Neonatal Assessment
- EPIC and Cerner EMR
- Student Precepting
- Critical Care Nursing
- Breast Feeding
- Surgical Wound Care
- Family Education
- Vital Signs Recording & Monitoring
- IV/PICC Administration
- Neonatal Disorders
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- S.T.A.B.L.E
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Maya Angelou
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Novant Presbyterian Hemby Childrens Hospital
12.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Pediatric COVID Virtual Hospital
Atrium Healthcare System
08.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Teammate Health Resource Team
Atrium Healthcare System
03.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Resource Team
Atrium Healthcare System
07.2019 - 11.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Atrium Health University
01.2019 - 08.2019
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Intermoutain Layton Utah Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse II, NICU
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
09.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse, NICU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University