Brady Saunders
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 5 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations seeking admission to a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist program. Skilled at knowledge of research based practices and multitasking while prioritizing patient needs. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
Green Bay, WI
12.2025 - Current
- Travel Nurse
- Monitored and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions and optimal care.
- Administered medications and treatments in compliance with established protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
Sioux Falls, SD
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by consistently monitoring neuro ICU patients and promptly addressing any changes in condition.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families, easing anxieties and guiding them through the complex medical environment.
- Reduced incidences of hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, streamlining communication among healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, following hospital protocols and standards of practice.
- External Ventricular drain management
Registered Nurse, CVOR
Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Travel CVOR RN Circulator for Cardiothoracic Procedures
- Assessment of patient before surgery
- Assisting anesthesia with intubation
- Ensuring patient is properly positioned for surgical procedure
- Set up of emergency equipment (cell saver, Zoll monitor)
- Thorough handoff report to PACU or ICU nurse after safe patient transport following a procedure
- Administering medications to the sterile field
- Opening sterile items to the sterile field
- 1:1 Patient Ratio
- 23 Operating Rooms
- Floated frequently to Main OR procedures
Registered Nurse, CVOR
Medical City Lewisville
Lewisville, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Travel CVOR RN Circulator for Cardiothoracic Procedures
- Interim service line coordinator during assignment
- Assessment of patient before surgery
- Assisting anesthesia with intubation
- Ensuring patient is properly positioned for surgical procedure
- Set up of emergency equipment (cell saver, Zoll monitor)
- Thorough handoff report to PACU or ICU nurse after safe patient transport following a procedure
- Administering medications to the sterile field
- Opening sterile items to the sterile field
- 1:1 Patient Ratio
- 6 Operating Rooms
- Floated frequently to Main OR procedures
Registered Nurse, CVOR
Boston Medical Center, Boston
Boston, MA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Travel CVOR RN Circulator for Cardiothoracic Procedures
- Assessment of patient before surgery
- Assisting anesthesia with intubation
- Ensuring patient is properly positioned for surgical procedure
- Set up of emergency equipment (cell saver, Zoll monitor)
- Thorough handoff report to PACU or ICU nurse after safe patient transport following a procedure
- Assisting in ECMO cannulations and decannulations
- Administering medications to the sterile field
- Opening sterile items to the sterile field
- Assisting in TAVR procedures
- 1:1 Patient Ratio
- 18 Operating rooms, 2 Hybrid Rooms
Registered Nurse, CVOR
Captial Region Medical Center
Upper Marlboro, MD
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Travel CVOR RN Circulator for Cardiothoracic Procedures
- Interim service line coordinator during assignment
- Assessment of patient before surgery
- Assisting anesthesia with intubation
- Ensuring patient is properly positioned for surgical procedure
- Set up of emergency equipment (cell saver, Zoll monitor)
- Thorough handoff report to PACU or ICU nurse after safe patient transport following a procedure
- Assisting in ECMO cannulations and decannulations
- Administering medications to the sterile field
- Opening sterile items to the sterile field
Registered Nurse, CVOR
Billings Clinic Hospital
Billings, MT
02.2021 - 09.2022
- RN Circulator for Cardiothoracic, Thoracic, and Vascular procedures
- Assessment of patient before surgery
- Set up of anesthesia lines (triple transducer, blood warmer)
- Assisting anesthesia with intubation
- Ensuring patient is properly positioned for surgical procedure
- Set up of emergency equipment (cell saver, Zoll monitor)
- Driving Davinci Xi for thoracic procedures
- Thorough handoff report to PACU or ICU nurse after safe patient transport following a procedure
- Assisting in ECMO cannulations and decannulations
- Administering medications to the sterile field
- Opening sterile items to the sterile field
- 13 Operating Suites, 1 Hybrid Room
Registered Nurse, ICU
Billings Clinic Hospital
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Responsible for monitoring critically ill patients
- Titrating medications based off physician orders
- Coordinating patient care with the interdisciplinary team
- Administering medications
- Ensuring proper functions of feeding tubes, ventilators, central lines, catheters, and other life-saving equipment
- 2:1 Patient Ratio
- 27 Beds in unit
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Wyoming Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2020
- RN Circulator for Orthopedic, Neurosurgical, and General surgical procedures
- Assessment of patient before surgery
- Assisting anesthesia with intubation
- Ensuring patient is properly positioned for surgical procedure
- Driving the Davinci Xi for General surgical procedures
- Set up of emergency equipment (cell saver, Zoll monitor)
- Administering medications to the sterile field
- Opening sterile items to the sterile field
- 7 Operating Suites
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD12.2018
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Supply Management
- Operational Procedures
- Knowledge of Surgical Procedures
Certification
BLS (Expires 07/31/2026)
CNOR (Expires 12/31/2027)
ACLS (Expires 07/2024)
NIH Stroke Certification (Expires TBD)
Extracurricular Work
- Student Athlete Advisory Committee at University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD: 3 Years
- Swimming and Diving Team Captain at University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD: 2 Years
- Perioperative Unit Council, Wyoming Medical Center Casper, WY: 1 Year
- Diving Coach for Kelly Walsh High School Casper, WY: 1 Year
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVOR
Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana
10.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, CVOR
Medical City Lewisville
05.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, CVOR
Boston Medical Center, Boston
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, CVOR
Captial Region Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, CVOR
Billings Clinic Hospital
02.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
Billings Clinic Hospital
07.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Wyoming Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota