BRANDI R. AIKEN
Castroville
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Element Chief/Charge Nurse
959th Inpatient Operations Squadron
Joint Base San Antonio
07.2022 - Current
- Managed 45 personnel in daily operations on a 10-bed Obstetric unit at DoD’s sole level I Trauma Center.
- Provides complex care to 255K beneficiaries securing the Defense Health Agency market mission ready reliable care.
- Units’ sole educator and simulation coordinator, performing monthly simulations and offering quarterly perinatal training to hospital personnel.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Managed daily shift schedules to optimize staff coverage and workflow.
- Collaborated with physicians on care plans for complex patient needs.
- Assisted in labor and delivery processes for diverse patient populations.
Wing Executive Officer
3d Wing
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance operational efficiency in military operations.
- Supported executive leadership in developing long-term strategies for mission readiness and effectiveness.
- Provided leadership support for projects by setting timelines, delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
Charge Nurse
673d Inpatient Operations Squadron
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Supervised nursing staff during labor and delivery procedures.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure patient well-being.
- Colloaborated with multidiscplinary team to assess patient needs, developed individual care plans, and monitored progress towards goals across multiple departments.
Clinical Nurse
36th Medical Group
Guam
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Conducted health screenings for military members, beneficiaries, and local civilians at healthcare facilities.
- Assisted in implementing safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic response.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Clinical Nurse
633d Inpatient Operations Squadron
Joint Base Langley-Eustis
12.2015 - 06.2018
- Provided comprehensive care for expectant mothers during labor and delivery.
- Collaborated with obstetricians and midwives to ensure safe deliveries.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas San Antonio
San Antonio, TX01.2015
Associates of Science degree - Pre-Nursing
Alamo College
TX01.2012
Associates in Applied Science degree - Criminal Justice
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2008
Skills
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Health education
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Simulation training
- Care management
- Patient advocacy
- Staff management
- Patient counseling
Job Related Education Training
- 2025, Designated Fetal Heart Monitor Instructor, Emergency Critical Obstetrics Instructor, Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor Mentor, Resolve Through Sharing Instructor
- 2021, Living Works Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Suicide Trainer, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course Certification
- 2020, Resolve Through Sharing Bereavement Coordinator Course
- 2017, Resolve Through Sharing/Bereavement Counselor Course
- 2016, Virginia Nurses Association Spinning Babies Workshop, Team STEPPS Master Trainer, Air Force Perinatal Course
- 2015, Air Force Nurse Transition Program
- Recurring, MTN Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) Exp 09/27, MTN Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification (BLS) Exp 11/27, MTN Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Exp 09/27
Current National Certification
NCC – Inpatient Obstetric Nursing, 2027
Current Membership Participation
Association of Women’s Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
License
2015, Registered Nurse, Texas State Board of Nursing, 12/2025
Timeline
Element Chief/Charge Nurse
959th Inpatient Operations Squadron
07.2022 - Current
Wing Executive Officer
3d Wing
06.2021 - 07.2022
Clinical Nurse
36th Medical Group
04.2020 - 06.2020
Charge Nurse
673d Inpatient Operations Squadron
06.2019 - 06.2021
Clinical Nurse
633d Inpatient Operations Squadron
12.2015 - 06.2018
Masters of Science - Nursing Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas San Antonio
Associates of Science degree - Pre-Nursing
Alamo College
Associates in Applied Science degree - Criminal Justice
Community College of the Air Force