ATHENA NICOLE BROWN
Memphis,TN
Summary
Compassionate Nurse committed to enhancing patient care through hands-on experience and extensive medical knowledge. Engaged with Clinical Excellence and Safety Quality Teams on the Pain AIR project, fostering a passion for project management and research. Focused on leveraging collaboration and problem-solving skills to drive innovative healthcare solutions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PICU
St. Jude Children's Hospital
Memphis, TN
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered pediatric critical care as a bedside RN in St. Jude PICU
- Monitored ventilated patients using bedside cardiac and hemodynamic systems
- Responded to emergencies and stabilized critically ill children in PICU
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and child life staff to ensure comprehensive care.
- Managed central, arterial, and PICC lines, ensuring effective patient care and safety.
- Administered medications following St.. Jude safety and pediatric protocols
- Documented assessments, treatments, and responses in EPIC.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols.
- Facilitated comfort for patients and families during challenging situations, supporting recovery and improving compliance.
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Memphis, TN
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered critical care as a travel nurse across various units, including ICU, ER, and Stepdown.
- Administered medications, monitoring responses to ensure patient safety and effective treatment.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team, enabling timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting informed decision-making and adherence to care plans.
Registered Nurse (RN)
CAMPBELL CLINIC ORTHOPAEDICS
Memphis, TN
08.2023 - 02.2024
- PACU RN responsible for medication administration and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and rehabilitation strategies to enhance recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for orthopedic patients.
- Worked as a PRN recovery/PACU
Registered Nurse (RN)
Select Specialty Hospital
Memphis, TN
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Administered prescribed medications, injections, and wound care in accordance with physician orders.
- Delivered patient care in fast-paced long-term acute care setting, ensuring patient safety and addressing needs while meeting unit expectations.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Memphis, TN
05.2019 - 10.2023
- Worked as a bedside RN in a busy medical ICU unit.
- Led operations as charge nurse in 25-bed unit, delegating tasks, organizing patient admissions, and supporting coworkers to optimize unit workflow.
- Precepted externs and new employees, facilitating their integration into the team and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
- Functioned as a relief MRT.
Education
Bachelor's - science of nursing
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12-2020
High school diploma -
Bartlett High School
Memphis, TN05-2006
Skills
- Critical care nursing
- Ventilator care
- IV therapy
- IV administration
- Medication oversight
- Patient assessment
- Hemodynamic assessment
- Tracheostomy care
- G-tube care
- Emergency procedures
- Post-op care
- Clinical documentation
- EHR management
- Treatment Planning
- Infection prevention
- Crisis management
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Excel
- Hemodynamic assessment
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support, BLS-Basic Life, APHON certified
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team in the development of the Pain AIR institutional project.
- Collaborated with nursing educator Mike Burgess and fellow bedside RNs to improve IV medication infusions. Helped create and teach colleges through IV infusion classes.
- A functional and collaborative member for the Quality champions and a safety champion.
- A proud member of the Magnet Champions team since 2025.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PICU
St. Jude Children's Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
CAMPBELL CLINIC ORTHOPAEDICS
08.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center
04.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)
Select Specialty Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
05.2019 - 10.2023
Bachelor's - science of nursing
University of Memphis
High school diploma -
Bartlett High School