Asia Brownlee BSN, RN, CCRN
Atlanta,Georgia
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Piedmont Internal Travel
08.2024 - Current
- Responding to cardiac arrests, rapid responses, and other critical events by initiating ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) protocols
- Immediate activation of the Massive transfusion Protocol based on predefined criteria such as significant blood loss
- Proficient in the management and operation of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) machines, ensuring precise hemodynamic and renal support for critically ill patients
- Proficient in administering vasoactive drugs, including but not limited to norepinephrine, dopamine, epinephrine, vasopressin, and dobutamine, to manage hemodynamic instability and support blood pressure and cardiac output
- Regularly evaluate sedation levels and adjust medications accordingly
- Verify and document ventilator settings and respond promptly to ventilator alarms and troubleshoot issues
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients for trauma and post-surgical patients that suffer from life threatening penetration traumas
- Responding to cardiac arrests, rapid responses, and other critical events by initiating ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) protocols
- Immediate activation of the Massive transfusion Protocol based on predefined criteria such as significant blood loss
- Proficient in the management and operation of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) machines, ensuring precise hemodynamic and renal support for critically ill patients
- Proficient in administering vasoactive drugs, including but not limited to norepinephrine, dopamine, epinephrine, vasopressin, and dobutamine, to manage hemodynamic instability and support blood pressure and cardiac output
- Regularly evaluate sedation levels and adjust medications accordingly
- Verify and document ventilator settings and respond promptly to ventilator alarms and troubleshoot issues
Novice Nurse Preceptor
Grady Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed CBLs and in person classes on evidence-based practice before starting preceptorship with orientee that was new to the unit
- Supervise and assist with skill development, ensuring competency and safety
- Encourage hands-on practice and provide constructive feedback before moving onto a more experienced preceptor
Research Assistant
Rebuild Detroit
08.2017 - 12.2021
- Conduct a thorough literature review in collaboration with the mentor to understand existing research in the chosen field and identify gaps
- Collaborate on designing the research methodology, including data collection methods, sample size determination, and statistical analysis
- Assist in collecting primary data through interviews, surveys, or field observations to gather firsthand information
- Collaborate on preparing presentations for the Research Symposium during Spring semester
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, Michigan12.2021
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse, Atlanta, Georgia, 10/31/2026
- Registered Nurse License, Atlanta, Georgia, 01/31/2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 12/30/2025
- Basic Life Support, 04/30/2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 04/30/2025
Membership and committees
- CRNA School Prep Academy, 02/2023 - Current, Atlanta, Georgia
- Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship, 02/2023 - Current, Atlanta, Georgia
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 02/2023 - Current, Atlanta, Georgia
- Society of Critical Medicine, 02/2023 - Current, Atlanta, Georgia
- American Nurses Association, 02/2023 - Current, Atlanta, Georgia
- Grady's Clinic Informatics Council, 02/2023 - 06/2024, Atlanta, Georgia
Awards and scholarships
- Dean's List Award, Detroit, Michigan, 4/2020, 4/2023, 12/2024
- Rebuild Detroit NIH Research Enhancement, Detroit, Michigan, 08/2017-12/2021
Community Service
Toys for Tots, 2013 -2023
- Share the holiday spirit with enthusiasm and empathy when interacting with family and children in need while wrapping and donating toys
Youth Connection, 2013 -2023
- Strived to be a positive role model for the youth by exhibiting patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in their personal and academic development
Shadowing experience
Baltimore, Maryland, 01/15/2024,
- OB
Atlanta, Georgia, 01/24/2024,
- EGD, PEG tube, wound debridement, emergent intubation, open reduction with internal fixation of the hip, femoral nerve block
Professional Enrichment
Researcher, 08/2022- 6/2023
Grady Memorial Hospital - Atlanta, Georgia
- Determine whether educational interventions would advance ICU nurses’ knowledge regarding prevention and reduction of Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) in the ICU.
- Assist in collecting primary data through surveys, or field observations to gather firsthand information.
- Collaborate on preparing presentations for the completion of Grady Memorial’s residency program.
CRNA Diversity Attendee, 07/2023
Rosalind Franklin University - Chicago, Illinois
- Collected valuable resources, information, and contacts to support future educational and career goals in the field of nurse anesthesia.
- Participate actively in group discussions, mock interviews and workshops to share knowledge and experiences with fellow CRNA attendees.
- Familiarize oneself with the components of performing spinal blocks, and anesthesia machines.
Research Assistant, 8/2017 - 12/2021
Rebuild Detroit - Detroit, Michigan,
- Conduct a thorough literature review in collaboration with the mentor to understand existing research in the chosen field and identify gaps.
- Collaborate on designing the research methodology, including data collection methods, sample size determination, and statistical analysis.
- Assist in collecting primary data through interviews, surveys, or field observations to gather firsthand information.
- Collaborate on preparing presentations for the Research Symposium during Spring semester.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Piedmont Internal Travel
08.2024 - Current
Novice Nurse Preceptor
Grady Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2024
Research Assistant
Rebuild Detroit
08.2017 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy