Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteerism Community Involvement
Professional Organization Memberships
Projects Presentations Publications
Awards Certificates
Timeline
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Bren Hipp

Locust,NC

Summary

Highly motivated and dedicated registered nurse (RN) with a strong academic background, Hospice and Palliative Care experience, and currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Seeking opportunities to apply clinical expertise, leadership skills, and ongoing education to provide exceptional patient care and contribute to the advancement of healthcare. Committed to delivering evidence-based practice, promoting patient advocacy, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Eager to utilize knowledge and skills gained through DNP studies to make a positive impact in a healthcare setting.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice Registered Nurse

Atrium Health
11.2023 - Current
  • Provide compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care, emphasizing pain and symptom management, comfort, and quality of life.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans; administer medications, perform wound care, and offer emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
  • Educate families on end-of-life processes, support a peaceful and dignified transition, and maintain a consistent 1:6 nurse-patient ratio to ensure high-quality care.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Novant Health
05.2023 - Current
  • Deliver specialized care to critically ill or injured patients, including continuous monitoring, medication administration, and advanced medical procedures.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement treatment plans, ensuring patient safety and providing emotional support to patients and families.
  • Utilize critical thinking and expertise in high-stress situations while operating advanced medical equipment, maintaining a 1:2 or 1:3 nurse-patient ratio for optimal care.

Palliative Care Nurse

Atrium Health
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Provide specialized in-home care for patients with serious illnesses, focusing on pain and symptom management, comfort, and quality of life.
  • Assess physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs to develop personalized care plans in coordination with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Educate families on disease progression and end-of-life care options, fostering open communication to honor patients’ wishes.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care

Atrium Health
02.2021 - 12.2022
  • Provide specialized care for patients with cardiac conditions, including continuous monitoring of heart rhythms, vital signs, and oxygen levels using telemetry equipment.
  • Assess cardiac status, administer medications, perform diagnostic tests, and educate patients and families on cardiac health, lifestyle changes, and medication adherence.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, interpret telemetry data, and deliver emotional support while ensuring patient safety.

ICU Travel Nurse

Aya Healthcare
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Deliver specialized intensive care to critically ill COVID-19 patients, managing respiratory distress, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
  • Monitor vital signs, manage complications such as fever and clotting disorders, and follow strict infection control protocols to ensure patient and staff safety.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans, administer medications, and provide emotional support to patients and their families.

Palliative Care Nurse

Atrium Health
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Deliver specialized care to patients with serious illnesses, focusing on pain and symptom management, comfort, and emotional support.
  • Assess physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs to develop individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Educate families on disease progression and end-of-life care options, promoting open communication to honor patients’ goals and preferences.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Atrium Health
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provide specialized care to critically ill or injured patients, including continuous monitoring, medication administration, and advanced medical procedures.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans, ensure patient safety, and support patients and families emotionally.
  • Apply strong critical thinking in high-stress situations, utilizing advanced medical equipment and technology effectively.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
12.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Kannapolis, NC
05.2018

Associate in General Education -

Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Kannapolis, NC
05.2018

Skills

  • Capable of and receptive to learning new skills and practices
  • Great communicator
  • Compassionate teacher
  • Change agent
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Professional bedside manner

Certification

  • BLS
  • PALS
  • ACLS

Volunteerism Community Involvement

  • Charlotte Pride Parade & Festival Volunteer with Atrium Health
  • Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte's Camp Horizon Camp Nurse

Professional Organization Memberships

Metrolina Coalition of Nurse Practitioners

Projects Presentations Publications

CAPC 2020 Poster Session: Delivering Palliative Care Through Telehealth, Powering Through a Pandemic: Utilizing a Virtual Palliative Care Packet, ePoster published online for CAPC National Seminar and CAPC 2x4 Posters.

Awards Certificates

Diversity Certificate Program, 2019, Atrium Health Office of Diversity & Inclusion

Timeline

Hospice Registered Nurse

Atrium Health
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Novant Health
05.2023 - Current

Palliative Care Nurse

Atrium Health
01.2023 - 11.2023

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care

Atrium Health
02.2021 - 12.2022

ICU Travel Nurse

Aya Healthcare
02.2021 - 09.2022

Palliative Care Nurse

Atrium Health
01.2020 - 02.2021

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Atrium Health
07.2018 - 01.2020

Master of Science - Nursing

University of South Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Carolina University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Rowan Cabarrus Community College

Associate in General Education -

Rowan Cabarrus Community College

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