Brendan Marein
Evergreen,CO
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 6 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive care nurse
St. Anthony Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver patient care on a combined 24-bed cardiac-surgical ICU and medical ICU
- Manage drips specific to ICU-level care including vasopressors, inotropes, and sedation
- Responsible for the immediate post-operative care of open-heart surgery patients involving hemodynamic monitoring and support, hemodynamic assistive-devices, blood work interpretation, ventilator management, pain control, coordination of interdisciplinary teams, and patient education
- Demonstrate expertise in the management of a wide range of pathologies including, but not limited to, acute myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, septic shock, hypovolemic shock, and respiratory failure
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Intensive care travel nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided ICU-level care in a multitude of different specialties including cardiology, neurology, oncology, burn, and surgery.
- Responsible for the interpretation of frequent blood gases, proning, sedation, paralytic administration, and airway management in respiratory-compromised patients afflicted with COVID-19
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
Intensive care nurse
University Hospitals
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions to stabilize health status.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and advances in cardiovascular intensive care nursing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Chemistry
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2015
Skills
Hemodynamics monitoring
Clinical judgment
Advanced Life Support
Healthcare Education
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Multitasking
Adaptable and Flexible
Emergency Interventions
Certification
- CO Registered Nurse License, #1671665, 09/30/26
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 12/31/24
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 12/31/24
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 01/31/26
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), 01/31/27
- Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC), 11/30/24
- Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC), 01/31/27
Technology/devices
- Electronic Medical Record Systems – Allscripts and Epic
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
- Impella Ventricular Support System
- Left Ventricular Assistive Device (LVAD)
- Ultrasound IV-trained
Leadership
January 2020- November 2020
Charge Nurse Role
University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH
June 2016-July 2018
Emergency Response Team Member
Hillcrest Hospital, Mayfield Heights, OH
Timeline
Intensive care nurse
St. Anthony Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Intensive care travel nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2020 - 12.2022
Intensive care nurse
University Hospitals
01.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ursuline College
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Chemistry
Ohio University
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