Braden Duncan
Pleasant View,UT
Summary
Registered Nurse with a strong background in emergency and trauma care, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through effective care plans and staff training initiatives. Proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure situations, fostering collaboration and operational readiness while delivering exceptional patient care and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Ogden , UT
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to formulate and execute comprehensive patient care plans.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate patient conditions and identify care needs, enhancing individualized treatment.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess clinical situations accurately and promptly.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care while maintaining efficient workflows.
- Partnered with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other professionals to create individualized treatment plans.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in patient care, fostering adherence to quality standards.
- Mentored new RNs on hospital policies, standards of care, and best practices.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices consistently.
NURSE APPRENTICE
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Ogden, USA
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Assisted ED physicians, surgeons, and RNs in patient care tasks, enhancing efficiency in IV starts, vital signs monitoring, dressing changes, bandaging, and splint application.
- Executed advanced procedures, such as nasogastric tube insertion and intravenous medication administration, ensuring patient safety during care delivery.
- Administered oral medications, provided ostomy care, oxygen therapy, and performed suture and staple removals under direct RN supervision.
- Supported critical procedures, including resetting fractures, sedation's, chest tube insertions, and central line placements, ensuring safe practices under physician supervision.
- Monitored and restocked department supplies to maintain inventory levels.
COMBAT MEDIC
US Army
, USA
02.2016 - 02.2022
- Delivered emergency care and treatment for traumatic injuries, including gunshot wounds, lacerations, amputations, blast injuries, concussive injuries, TBIs, burns, and orthopedic injuries, ensuring prompt stabilization and intervention.
- Diagnosed and treated non-traumatic conditions, including dehydration, gastrointestinal and genitourinary issues, cardiac and respiratory conditions, contributing to overall patient health and recovery.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of medications, including their benefits and adverse reactions, for ibuprofen, acetaminophen, Hextend, tPA, morphine, ketamine, and cefotetan.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
EAGLE GATE COLLEGE
LAYTON, UT12-2024
Nursing Education -
AMERITECH UNIVERSITY
DRAPER, UT01-2021
General Education -
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
OGDEN, UT01-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Care planning
- Emergency procedures
- Educating patients
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Leading teams
- Staff management
Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Military Medical Experience
- Combat Casualty Care Course, U.S. Army, 02/20, Trained in critical battlefield trauma care, emphasizing rapid response, trauma management, and life-saving techniques.
- Medical Evacuation Training, U.S. Army, 04/20, Prepared for safe and efficient transportation of injured soldiers from the battlefield to medical facilities.
- Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties Course, U.S. Army, 06/18, Specialized in recognizing, treating, and managing injuries caused by chemical and biological agents.
- CBRNE Intermediate Course, U.S. Army, 09/18, Focused on recognizing, responding to, and managing incidents involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive hazards.
- HAZMAT Operations, U.S. Army, 10/18 - 07/19, Trained in safe handling, transportation, and response to hazardous materials and substances.
Leadership Experience
- Charge Nurse, Emergency Department, November 2025. Supervising nurses with coordination of care between different units and hospitals. Supporting nurses with patients
- Preceptor Nurse, Emergency Department. Training and growing skills in new nurses. Teaching nurses how to chart, assess patients, pass medications and provided effective and competent care.
- Senior Medic, U.S. Army, 2018, 2022, Supervised and trained junior medics while reviewing and ensuring accuracy in their documentation., Collaborated with Sergeants to execute assigned tasks, effectively delegating responsibilities and ensuring team completion in high-pressure environments.
- Captain, Competitive Soccer Team, 5 years, Demonstrated strong leadership, team building, and communication skills both on and off the field.
- Captain, High School Soccer Team, 2 years, Demonstrated strong leadership, team building, and communication skills both on and off the field.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ogden Regional Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
NURSE APPRENTICE
Ogden Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2025
COMBAT MEDIC
US Army
02.2016 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
EAGLE GATE COLLEGE
Nursing Education -
AMERITECH UNIVERSITY
General Education -
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY