Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Leadership Experience
Community Service
References
Timeline
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Brenna Doll

Brenna Doll

Denver,CO

Summary

Dedicated psychiatric nurse and PMHNP student. Extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both medical and mental health settings. Adept at providing compassionate, holistic, and patient-centered care. Passionate about enhancing the well-being of all patients through attentive, well-rounded, and evidence-based nursing practices. Known for honesty, ethics, and efficiency, with a commitment to fostering trust and empathy in patient interactions. A believer in the power of good teamwork and productive collaboration to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care. Committed to upholding patient-centered principles and ensuring a supportive environment conducive to healing and growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse II

Children's Hospital Colorado
03.2022 - Current

Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

  • Work with children and adolescents experiencing trauma, neglect, abuse, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, substance use, OCD, ADHD, disordered eating, psychosis, and behavioral issues
  • Consistently collaborate with other nurses, behavioral health specialists, psychiatrists, and PMHNPs in shared decision-making regarding best mediation and behavior management
  • Safely and appropriately handle verbal and physical patient escalations
  • Regularly lead therapeutic, evidence-based groups and facilitate programming
  • Initiate patient safety protocols and strictly follow hospital policies
  • Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality are strictly followed


Level-Eight Medical

  • Trained in the clinical areas of digestive health, renal impairment, infectious disease, endocrine and metabolic disorders, respiratory illnesses, and immune deficiencies
  • Applied critical thinking and evidence-based practices to promote excellence in patient safety and quality outcomes
  • Worked closely with other members of the healthcare team to investigate and treat complex medical diagnoses
  • Provided empathetic, supportive, and evidence-based care to children and their families
  • Monitored labs and trends to ensure timely and effective treatment was provided for optimal patient care

PMHNP Student

Flourish Psychology, LLC
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Worked alongside a psychologist and PMHNP, providing psychotherapy and medication management to children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health diagnoses
  • Delivered individualized, trauma-focused, and culturally sensitive care to all patients
  • Utilized effective communication techniques in collaboration with the team, prioritizing efficiency and quality care for all patients

Registered Nurse

Lutheran Medical Center
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Trained in the clinical areas of respiratory illness, COVID-19, diabetes, wounds, kidney disease, liver disease, and post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Created, evaluated, and implemented patient-centered care plans based on patient assessments to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources
  • Prescribed, coordinated, and delegated nursing care utilizing the nursing process that is integrated into the multidisciplinary treatment team plan of care
  • Acted as a patient advocate by respecting and vocalizing the basic rights, beliefs, and values of each patient

Registered Nurse

Centennial Peaks Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Treated adult and adolescent patients with dual diagnoses including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, psychosis, and schizophrenia
  • Performed charge nurse duties, admissions & discharges, emergency medication administration, and wound care
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
  • Consistently provided trauma-informed care and security to patients during their most vulnerable times
  • Lead therapeutic group sessions, teaching strategic coping skills

Nanny & Childcare Provider

Self-Employed
06.2013 - 01.2021
  • Developed client relationships, coordinated agendas, and managed recurring engagements for 6 households
  • Managed scheduling, planned activities, and provided around the clock care for children ages 0-8
  • Worked with parents to define goals for individual children and develop activities to achieve learning objectives
  • Integrated physical therapy and peer engagement skills into care of child with special needs over a 5-year period

Doula Birthing Assistant

Self-Employed
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Gained firsthand experience working alongside doctors, midwives, and nurses in labor and delivery
  • Provided emotional, psychological, and physical support through pre-delivery consulting sessions, assistance during labor, and postpartum follow-up appointments

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Purdue University Global
Indiana, OH

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wright State University
Fairborn, OH

Skills

  • Epic & Other EHR Systems
  • Trained Preceptor
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessments
  • Charge Nurse
  • Treatment Planning
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Admission Processes
  • Discharge Planning
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetes Management
  • Phlebotomy
  • Infection Control
  • Group Therapy Facilitation
  • HIPAA Compliancy
  • Ethical Decision Making
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership
  • Advocacy
  • Creativity
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management

Certification

RN.1672468, Colorado Board of Nursing


BLS Provider: Trained for CPR, AED, and First Aid for Professional Rescuers


Safety-Care, QBS: Trained in physical management and de-escalation


Certified Doula, Birth With Spirit: Trained as a trauma-informed birthing assistant in holistic antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care

Leadership Experience

Nurse Preceptor & New Graduate Mentor

  • Act as a role model for student and new graduate nurses, prioritizing education, patient safety, and nursing skills development
  • Provide useful feedback, set learning objectives, teach hospital protocols, and encourage critical thinking
  • Assist new nurses with interpersonal development and assessment skills competency


New Member Director - Alpha Xi Delta

  • Facilitated educational program for 20 young women, designed to build practical and professional skills
  • Redesigned program curriculum, learning objectives, and chapter engagement principles, resulting in a 25% increase in member retention
  • Helped provide women the opportunity to enhance leadership skills, develop SMART goals, and connect with the community


Senator for College of Education - SGA

  • Joined Student Government Association as 1 of 10 top students accepted into the Freshman Internship Program and implemented a new community engagement project to increase campus involvement with commuter students
  • Returned as elected Senator, developing innovative program changes and new student initiatives
  • Created and led the first Alternative Spring Break Program

Community Service

Service Trip

Athens, OH

8 Days

  • Environmental and community services provided to an Appalachian community with limited resources


Humanitarian Trip

Dominican Republic

14 Days

  • Child and adolescent mentorship established, community resources distributed, and a new school built


Alpha Xi Delta Outreach

Dayton, OH

200 Hours

  • Organized tutoring activities for children with Autism and created fundraising events quarterly


Alternative Spring Break Program

Dayton, OH

150 Hours

  • Services provided to Ronald McDonald House, Dayton Children's Hospital, and the Humane Society of Dayton

References

Sarah Vigil, Manager

  • sarah.vigil@childrenscolorado.org

Leslie Canicatti, PMHNP Preceptor 

  • lesliecanicatti@gmail.com

Kate Lane, Nanny Client

  • kate@katesplate.com


Timeline

PMHNP Student

Flourish Psychology, LLC
07.2024 - 09.2024

Clinical Nurse II

Children's Hospital Colorado
03.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Lutheran Medical Center
08.2021 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse

Centennial Peaks Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021

Doula Birthing Assistant

Self-Employed
04.2019 - 01.2020

Nanny & Childcare Provider

Self-Employed
06.2013 - 01.2021

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Purdue University Global

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wright State University
Brenna Doll