Brannan Lelko
Leander
Summary
A recent BSN graduate who demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to new environments. I am eager to develop my professional nursing skills with my positive attitude with a commitment to continuous growth. Through over 500 clinical hours, I've demonstrated success in delivering quality care to multiple patients in critical care areas and those of high stress, responding to emergencies in a calm focused manner. I am committed to providing caring, compassionate holistic patient care to enhance patient outcomes and ensure safety in all environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
SPJST Skilled Nursing Rehab and Memory Care
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Collaborated with wound care nurses about status of patients wounds.
- Aided Physical Therapy in patients individualized treatment plan.
- Blended holistic and medical treatment for complete patient care.
- Performed regular patient turning, hygiene and feedings.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Aided in performing triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and better plan of care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment such as ventilators and reported status back to preceptor.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Utilized therapeutic communication with patients during their stay and in times of crisis.
- Comforted family members of patients.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Promptly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted in support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
- Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals then updated provider and chart.
- Monitored and reported any changes in clients' physical and mental health.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse - Maternal Health
St Davids South Austin Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Provided emotional support to new mothers during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Helped explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse - Pediatric
St David's North Austin Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Performed various illness tests done by nasal swab, throat swab and sputum cultures.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Placed IV's in pediatric patients for fluid and medicine delivery.
- Performed "butterfly" blood draws for ordered labs and sent them to the labs.
- Ran EKG's as ordered and delivered them to physician for evaluation and care update.
- Communicated with both pediatric patient and family members.
- Appropriately involved pediatric patient in their own care and communicated treatment based on cognitive development.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients in multiple units.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients in rehabilitative unit.
- Observed and learned proper facility protocol for titration of IV vasopressor medication.
- Performed tracheotomy suctioning.
- Performed proper central line dressing change.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Heart Hospital of Austin
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Performed EKG's and promptly delivered result strips to physician.
- Mixed powdered antibiotics with saline for IV administration.
- Aided in patient admission and triaging based on acuity and department admission.
- Evaluated patients lab results when related to medication dosing.
- Measured patients chest tubes and assisted with dressing changes.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked with post cardiac surgery patients recovering from procedures such as CABG, TVAR, LAA and aneurysm repair.
- Cared for abdominal aortic aneurysm patients post op.
- Set up arterial line transducer for post operative blood pressure monitoring.
- Aided in treatment of Steven Johnson Syndrome.
- Assisted in providing care to post operative LVAD patients.
- Start IV catheters on patient admission and as needed for change.
- Perform bladder scans.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Monitored patients cardiac rhythms in real time.
- Assisted dialysis nurses as needed.
- Therapeutically communicated with patients in various situations such as ICU delirium and reorientation.
- Assisted in care of intubated patients. Including VAP protocol, monitoring FiO2, checking pressure alarms and informing the nurse and respiratory with updates.
- Effectively and quickly gathered ordered labs.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Assisted with trauma admissions receiving from EMS.
- Provided comfort emotionally and physically to each patient.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Assisted with stroke presenting patients from triage to admission.
- Administered medications and injections as directed by healthcare professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Galen College of Nursing
Austin, TX12-2025
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Emergency care
- Patient support
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient advocacy
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Enthusiastic Learner
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association.
Timeline
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
09.2025 - 12.2025
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Heart Hospital of Austin
07.2025 - 09.2025
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
04.2025 - 06.2025
Clinical Placement Student Nurse - Maternal Health
St Davids South Austin Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
Clinical Placement Student Nurse - Pediatric
St David's North Austin Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
10.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - 09.2024
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
SPJST Skilled Nursing Rehab and Memory Care
04.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Galen College of Nursing