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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Breanna Easter

Richmond,VA

Summary

Registered Nurse with over 14 years of experience in pediatric and behavioral healthcare, specializing in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. Recognized for enhancing patient care and unit efficiency through evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven leadership in daily unit operations management and driving to improve patient outcomes. Aspires to further advance the quality of care within dynamic healthcare environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Nurse

EDCare
Denver, CO
01.2025 - Current
  • Supported the establishment of a newly opened treatment center specializing in eating disorders.
  • Served as sole registered nurse during assigned shift.
  • Facilitated and streamlined policy and procedure adjustments to align with evolving program requirements.
  • Communicated strategies to improve patient satisfaction and safety during the night shift.
  • Trained and oriented other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

Travel Nurse

Children's Hospital Of Colorado
Aurora, CO
09.2022 - 12.2025
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care on a 26-bed inpatient psychiatric unit, and a 6-bed neuropsychiatric unit.
  • Supported patient care operations during comprehensive unit renovation and growth phase in 2023.
  • Involved in preliminary phase of the primary nursing care structure pilot.
  • Managed responsibilities of a backup charge and preceptor to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
  • Initiated sensory pathway installation on the IPU floor, improving patient engagement and recovery.

Travel Nurse

Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
Rockville, MD
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided pediatric behavioral health care on a 6-bed child and 12-bed adolescent psych units.
  • Led unit as charge nurse when required, ensuring smooth operations and patient safety
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and enhance unit efficiency

Clinical Nurse II

Virginia Treatment Center for Children
Richmond, VA
03.2017 - 01.2022
  • Delivered trauma-informed psychiatric care to pediatric patients, ages 4-17, on a 32-bed unit.
  • Supported establishment and transition to a new operational site in April 2018.
  • Led as charge nurse, managing daily assignments, bed control, and new intakes
  • Created 6-week schedules for night shifts, ensuring balanced staff ratios and adequate coverage
  • Led nursing care for pediatric patients with chronic illnesses and emotional issues, ensuring high-quality care
  • Developed and executed patient-specific treatment plans, achieving measurable improvements in patient outcomes

Charge Nurse

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents
New Kent, VA
03.2014 - 03.2017
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Directed unit staff, optimizing task delegation, and enhancing team efficiency.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Administered medications and treatments, maintaining accurate records in clinical and electronic systems.

Staff Nurse

Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation
Mechanicsville, VA
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Delivered nursing care to 40-bed rehab unit, aiding patients with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to achieve patient goals and improve overall outcomes.
  • Assisted patients in attaining and maintaining maximum functional capacity.

Staff Nurse

Children's Hospital of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
02.2012 - 01.2014
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care for a 24-bed unit, specializing in orthopedics, rehabilitation, neurology, neurosurgery, and epilepsy monitoring
  • Elevated healthcare quality through consistent focus on detailed care practices.
  • Utilized advanced nursing skills to address complex medical conditions
  • Worked alongside a healthcare team to achieve common goals.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Nursing

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
12.2011

Skills

  • Behavioral health experience
  • BLS/First Aid
  • Crisis Intervention (CPI, Safety Care, TOVA)
  • Inpatient experience
  • Residential experience
  • Medication administration
  • Cerner documentation
  • Epic documentation
  • Ritten documentation
  • Paper documentation
  • Pediatric and adolescent experience
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Staff training
  • Policy implementation
  • Patient safety
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Trauma informed care
  • Unit Scheduling
  • Patient assignments
  • Charge nurse experience
  • Precepting experience

Certification

  • BLS Certification, 06/26, American Heart Association
  • Compact State Nurse License, 07/25, Virginia Board of Nursing
  • Safety Care, 09/25 , Children's Hospital of Colorado
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention, 01/25 EDCare of Denver
  • Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Didactic Training and Skills lab completion, UC Health

Accomplishments

  • Article publication in Student Health 101, 2011
  • Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
  • Member, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, 2010
  • Dean's list- Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Travel Nurse

EDCare
01.2025 - Current

Travel Nurse

Children's Hospital Of Colorado
09.2022 - 12.2025

Travel Nurse

Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022

Clinical Nurse II

Virginia Treatment Center for Children
03.2017 - 01.2022

Staff Nurse

Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation
06.2016 - 12.2016

Charge Nurse

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents
03.2014 - 03.2017

Staff Nurse

Children's Hospital of Alabama
02.2012 - 01.2014

Bachelor's degree - Nursing

University of North Alabama

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