Alyssa Brennan
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with over three years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving patient satisfaction. Offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in patient care coordination.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
RNNetwork
Charlottesville, VA
02.2022 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting nurses with tasks, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments on 28-bed progressive care unit as Charge Nurse.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Burn ICU
VCU Health
Richmond , VA
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed extraordinary care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation at highly accredited Burn Center.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
VCU Health
Richmond , VA
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on 16-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses and CNAs as Charge Nurse.
- Preceptor to three new graduate nurses in proper techniques, standards of care, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2017
Skills
- High quality patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic disease management
Awards
- Three time recipient of the Daisy Award
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- Boston Athletic Association (BAA)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
RNNetwork
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Burn ICU
VCU Health
03.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
VCU Health
01.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
James Madison University
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