Brett Uransel, BSN-RN, CCRN, CFRN
Geneva,IL
Summary
Team-driven registered nurse with extensive experience in high-pressure environments and collaborative settings. Skilled in managing complex medical equipment to enhance patient care. Focused on improving operational efficiency and patient outcomes through effective teamwork and educational initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Flight Nurse
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service Inc.
West Chicago, Illinois
06.2024 - Current
- Administered advanced life support to patients during air and ground transport.
- Monitored patient conditions using specialized medical equipment for accurate assessments.
- Collaborated with medical teams to deliver comprehensive care during patient transfers.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, maintaining an organized workflow throughout flights.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing air ambulance operations.
- Engaged in continuing education on aviation medicine and critical care nursing practices.
Organ Recovery Nurse
Gift of Hope
Itasca, IL
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated organ recovery efforts with healthcare teams and transplant surgeons for timely procedures.
- Evaluated donor suitability through physical examinations, laboratory tests, and imaging studies.
- Collaborated with hospital staff to refine organ recovery protocols, enhancing coordination.
- Independently performed bronchoscopy, central line insertion, and bedside lymph node resections.
- Worked with multi-disciplinary teams to improve patient care and response times.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit /Rapid Response Nurse
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, Illinois
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU care standards.
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery processes.
- Chaired the ethics committee for the entire hospital.
- Functioned as Impella educator to train healthcare staff.
- Acted as charge nurse, overseeing daily unit operations.
- Led massive transfusion education programs for clinical staff.
- Championed stroke initiatives to promote best practices across the hospital.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St Francis Hospital
Evanston, Illinois
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Became first ICU Patient Care Technician hired directly onto unit post-graduation from nursing school.
- Led as charge nurse, ensuring effective team coordination and patient management.
- Retained PRN status during transition to Condell to gain experience with complex cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Lake County
Skills
- VV/VA-ECMO, Impella, IABP, and CRRT
- Complex Critical Care
- Vent Management
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Needle Decompression
- Surgical Airway Insertion
- Ultrasound-Guided IV and CVC Insertion
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- TPATC
- PHTLS
- Active RN in Illinois and Indiana
Timeline
Registered Flight Nurse
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Organ Recovery Nurse
Gift of Hope
11.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit /Rapid Response Nurse
Advocate Condell Medical Center
08.2021 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St Francis Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Lake County