Brenden Powers
Richmond,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and compassionate patient care.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VCU Health
02.2026 - Current
- Currently practicing as a Registered Nurse in a high-acuity Emergency Department within a Level I Trauma Center, designated Tertiary Stroke Center, and STEMI receiving facility. Deliver rapid, autonomous assessment and stabilization of critically ill and injured patients across a full spectrum of acuity, including multi-system trauma, acute ischemic stroke, and cardiac emergencies. Serve as a key clinical decision-maker in high-pressure situations, initiating life-saving interventions, activating and managing emergency protocols, and coordinating care during trauma activations, stroke alerts, STEMI cases, and code blue resuscitations. Demonstrate advanced proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring, administration of high-risk medications, airway management support, and prioritization of multiple unstable patients simultaneously. Function effectively within multidisciplinary teams while maintaining the ability to act independently in time-sensitive scenarios requiring decisive clinical judgment. Consistently operate in a fast-paced, resource-intensive environment with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes, maintaining operational efficiency, and upholding national standards of emergency and critical care practice.
Registered Nurse
VCU Health
05.2023 - 02.2026
- Practiced as a Registered Nurse in a high-acuity Medical Respiratory Intensive Care Unit within a Level I academic medical center. Provided comprehensive, evidence-based care to critically ill patients with complex diagnoses including post–cardiac arrest, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), liver failure, renal failure, and multi-organ dysfunction. Responsibilities include continuous hemodynamic monitoring, titration of vasoactive infusions, participation in rapid response and code blue events, and assistance with advanced procedures including intubation and massive transfusion protocols. Trained in Ultrasound guided IV placement. Precepted and trained student nurses as well as new graduate nurses. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered plans of care, ensuring optimal clinical outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA05-2025
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Basic - undefined
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA05-2022
Affiliations
- 04/2026 Emergency Nurses Association
- 08/2023 American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- 05/23 Beta Beta Beta Biology Honors Society
- 05/2023 Sigma Theta Tau International
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Virginia Initial Issue May 2023 Valid thru March 2027,
- Emergency Medical Technician Initial Issue May 2021 Valid thru March 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VCU Health
02.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
VCU Health
05.2023 - 02.2026
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Basic - undefined
Randolph-Macon College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Randolph-Macon College