Ashlynn Brandt
Orange,CA
Summary
Ambitious Critical Care Registered Nurse with five years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of cardiac treatments and performing in high stress situations. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Looking to further education and taking necessary steps to apply to CRNA school.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Fashion Island Surgery Center
06.2023 - Current
- Enhance patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Maintaine accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
RN
UCI CVICU
04.2023 - Current
- Improve patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices while working collaboratively with cardiothoracic surgery and cardiac/medical teams.
- Manage and care for patients on complex vasoactive drips while ensuring machines such as ECMO, LVAD, IABP, Impella and CRRT provide hemodynamic stability to patients.
- Develop strong relationships with patients'' families by providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN
Presbyterian Hospital
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced ICU setting, prioritizing needs and optimizing recovery potential.
- Mentored new nursing staff in ICU-specific procedures, fostering professional growth and promoting a positive work environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
CNA
Presbyterian Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked collaboratively with registered nurse team to help assist patient in activities of daily living and physical therapy on post-surgical unit.
Education
Bachelors of Nursing -
Biola University
05.2018
Minor of Biblical Studies -
Biola University
05.2018
Skills
- Trained in ECMO, LVAD, IABP, Impella, CRRT Devices
- Preceptor, preventative health & diabetes education, infection control measures, rehabilitation, hospice/palliative care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Research Utilization
- Compassion and Empathy
Volunteer Experience
Patient Partnership Council Chair, 2022-2023, Implemented Sedation Ventilation bundle to reduce critical care patients' length of stay on ventilator, Implemented Bath Bundle policy to help promote patient cleanliness and reduce CAUTI and CLABSI infection rates in the critical care patients
UCI Practice Council Co-Chair May 2024- Current
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, 11/2022, 2024
- CCRN, 08/2022, 2025
- ACLS/BLS, 04/2022, 2024
- PALS, 04/2022, 2024
- NRP, 10/2022, 2024
Anesthesia Shadowing
University of California Irvine: 8 Hours 3/10/2024
Affiliations
- AACN 2020- Current
Timeline
RN
Fashion Island Surgery Center
06.2023 - Current
RN
UCI CVICU
04.2023 - Current
RN
Presbyterian Hospital
02.2019 - 01.2023
CNA
Presbyterian Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelors of Nursing -
Biola University
Minor of Biblical Studies -
Biola University
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