Breanna Garten, RN,BSN, CPAN
Greensboro
Summary
Healthcare professional with a strong background in post-anesthesia care. Successfully handles numerous patient recoveries, ensuring safety and comfort throughout process. Reliable team member known for achieving positive outcomes and adapting during high-stress situations. Skilled in performing patient assessment and pain management, while including the emotional needs of patients and family members alike.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Inpatient PACU
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels.
- Perform thorough assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Supporting the needs of the unit in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, while acting as a supportive resource throughout this role.
Staff Nurse, ASU/PACU
Corning Hospital
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Admit and prepare patients for surgery through education and support.
- Establish IV access, administer medications, execute orders, and assist with sedated nerve blocks.
- Carefully monitor patients from various types of surgeries.
- Closely monitor vital signs while completing frequent in-depth assessments.
- Medicate patients as required while simultaneously assessing for complications and notifying physician as necessary.
- Provides continued care throughout the recovery phase until discharge.
- Educate patients and family about self-care at home, possible complications, and when to report issues.
- Accurate and detailed documentation utilizing EPIC software.
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Med-Surg
Arnot Hospital
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided continued care from admission to discharge of various pediatric patients with medical and surgical needs.
- Frequently obtained vital signs, performed head-to-toe assessments, and close monitoring of I&Os.
- Carefully reviewed and carried out physician orders.
- Medication administration, establishing IV access and collecting blood and urine samples.
- Educated caregivers in detail throughout care and during discharge process.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments and necessary community resources.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - RN-BSN
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL05.2023
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - A.A.S
Corning Community College
Corning, NY05.2018
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
Certification
- NY License; 753293
- NC License; 356844
- BLS; expires 10/25
- PALS; expires 10/25
- ACLS; expires 12/25
- CPAN; expires 04/28
Timeline
Registered Nurse Inpatient PACU
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse, ASU/PACU
Corning Hospital
09.2020 - 07.2023
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Med-Surg
Arnot Hospital
07.2018 - 09.2020
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - A.A.S
Corning Community College
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - RN-BSN
Chamberlain University
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