Brendan Nahn
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with 7 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. Exceptional at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of a wide range of diseases. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Managed pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care for endoscopy patients
- Provided patient management and care during procedures in both intra-op nursing and tech roles
- Set up endoscopy scopes and operated tools to assist MD during procedures
- Collaborated with anesthesiology services to ensure effective patient management
- Administered care to North DDCC patient population, ranging from stable outpatients to minor/stable inpatients, and performed procedures such as general screening colonoscopies, EMR, EUS, EGD, variceal banding, and AVM management with cautery tools
- Cared for South DDCC patient population, ranging from stable inpatients to high acuity inpatients, and performed procedures including treatment of acute, active variceal, GI, AVM bleeds and travel cases to ICU for acute cases of bleeds.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital South
01.2017 - 09.2022
- Played a key role in achieving AACN Gold Status and Joint Commission comprehensive stroke ICU status for the unit, surpassing 10,000+ hours of experience
- Managed the care of two to three patients, including Level 1 traumas, neuro patients with various conditions, stroke patients receiving intervention, and general patients requiring ICU level care
- Assisted in bedside procedures with MDs, such as central line insertions, arterial line insertions, ventriculostomies, and intubations
- Maintained lines and drains post-insertion, while managing intubated and trach patients on sedation and life-support medication drips
- Gained 2+ years of experience in COVID ICU and over 3 years of experience with 500+ ultrasound IV placements
- Demonstrated expertise in continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and bedside EEG testing for brain wave analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing -
Maryville University
08.2019
Associate degree in Applied Science of Nursing -
St. Louis Community College Meramec
12.2016
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Clinical judgment
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
- Reliable and Responsible
- Emergency Interventions
- Problem-Solving
- Intervention Recommendations
- Procedure Room Preparation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- NIH (National Institute of Health) Stroke Scale
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
Computer Technical Skills
Computer enthusiast with advanced proficiency in building and deploying home desktops three times. Skilled in software/OS installation, system management, and troubleshooting using community-backed resources. Specialized in Intel processors, ASUS motherboards, and graphics cards, including a latest build featuring custom water cooling
Awards
Ten-time recipient of “The DAISY” award, which is a program where patients, other nurses, physicians, and other staff tell why a nurse should receive recognition for showing exceptional patient care and compassion.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital South
01.2017 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing -
Maryville University
Associate degree in Applied Science of Nursing -
St. Louis Community College Meramec
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