Andria Brown
Littleton,CO
Summary
Experienced and credentialed Registered Nurse (BSN, RN, CGRN) with over 10 years of progressive leadership in high-acuity surgical and procedural care settings. Proven success as a Charge Nurse supervising cross-functional teams of 35+ nurses while optimizing pre-operative workflows. Recognized for implementing high-impact clinical protocols, including a system-wide Nurse Driven Protocol contributing to $5.4B in cost recovery. Adept at fostering collaboration across anesthesia, surgical, and administrative teams to improve outcomes, safety, and staff development. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise and strategic leadership in a Charge RN – Pre-Op role to continue driving excellence in patient care and operational performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Level IV – Pre-Procedural Services
UCHealth
Aurora, CO
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive medical histories and pre-op evaluations for ensuring readiness and reducing surgical delays.
- Prepare patients for procedures by administering medications, establishing IV access, and managing lab work with high efficiency.
- Educate patients on upcoming procedures, alleviating concerns and fostering informed consent in compliance with institutional and legal standards.
- Support anesthesia teams during regional blocks and epidurals, continuously monitoring vitals to ensure patient stability.
- Partner with surgeons and anesthesiologists to optimize OR start times and improve patient throughput.
- Represented the pre-op unit in multidisciplinary meetings, leading initiatives to streamline Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) communication.
- Designed and implemented a Nurse Driven Protocol adopted across UCHealth, eliminating unnecessary costs and contributing to $5.4 billion in financial recovery year-to-date.
RN Level III Charge Nurse – Endoscopy Lab
UCHealth
Aurora, CO
07.2016 - 09.2024
- Supervised 35–42 nursing staff daily while overseeing operations across 7 procedural rooms, maintaining safety, quality, and productivity benchmarks.
- Developed a staffing matrix that rotated nurses through pre-op, PACU, and procedural roles, enhancing skill equity, improving coverage, and increasing team satisfaction.
- Spearheaded implementation of End-Tidal CO₂ Monitoring, securing funding and reducing sedation-related adverse events through earlier respiratory intervention.
- Mentored new and tenured nurses, delivering annual procedural training and conducting individualized career development conversations.
- Partnered with anesthesia and physicians to refine safety protocols, contributing to a measurable decrease in adverse patient outcomes.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for patient conflict resolution and a trusted liaison during operational decision-making.
- Managed daily assignments based on procedural volume, ensuring unit productivity aligned with staffing models.
RN Level II – Surgical Specialties Unit
UCHealth
Aurora, CO
02.2014 - 07.2016
- Delivered complex post-operative care on a high-acuity 36-bed unit with a consistent 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.
- Administered advanced therapies including wound vacs, central lines, ketamine infusions, and PCA pumps, ensuring safe, timely interventions.
- Functioned as a relief charge nurse, managing shift assignments and team support in coordination with unit demands.
- Precepted both novice and experienced nurses, accelerating onboarding and improving clinical competency through hands-on mentorship.
- Participated in unit-wide quality initiatives, representing the team on the NDNQI and leading integration of the Early Warning System (EWS) to proactively detect clinical instability via vital/lab alerts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado
Aurora12-2013
Skills
Clinical & Procedural Expertise Leadership & Operations Quality and patient safety
- Pre-Operative Assessments & Patient Education
- IV Placement, Medication Administration, Lab Preparation
- Moderate Sedation Monitoring & End-Tidal CO₂ Implementation
- Epidural & Regional Block Assistance
- Advanced Post-Op Care: PCA Pumps, Central Lines, Wound Vacs
- Charge Nurse Supervision (35–42 Staff Daily)
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Staffing Matrix Design & Schedule Optimization
- Protocol Development & Implementation (System-Wide)
- Staff Onboarding, Precepting & Annual Training
- Early Warning System (EWS) Implementation
- Workflow Optimization & OR Throughput Improvement
- Risk Reduction & Adverse Event Prevention
- Patient Satisfaction & Conflict Resolution
- Data-Driven Decision Making (NDNQI Participation)
Certification
• Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN)
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification (ACLS)
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
RN Level IV – Pre-Procedural Services
UCHealth
09.2024 - Current
RN Level III Charge Nurse – Endoscopy Lab
UCHealth
07.2016 - 09.2024
RN Level II – Surgical Specialties Unit
UCHealth
02.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado