Briah Hamilton
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
Current Charge Nurse and Peri-Operative RN of 4 years in outpatient surgery, including orthopedics, general, and ENT, both adult and pediatric, with prior experience as an Emergency Department RN at Harbor Hospital for 3 years. Seeking new opportunities to use my refined skills and knowledge in a position of leadership where I can contribute to helping achieve the highest level of patient care and safety. Excellent time management, communication, and interpersonal skills. Dedicated to quality patient care with a sense of compassion. Advocate for patient and staff safety as well as a positive work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHARGE NURSE | PERI-OPERATIVE RN
SurgCenter of Glen Burnie
Glen Burnie, MD
06.2022 - Current
- Conducts patient assessments, including medical history, allergies, and current medications
- Prepares patients for surgery by explaining procedures, answering questions, and addressing concerns. Educates patient on surgery preparation protocol including NPO procedures, medications to take and/or hold, clothes and jewelry policies, etc.
- Ensures all preoperative documentation is complete and accurate and patients have received the proper clearances
- Starts IVs and administering preoperative medications as prescribed.
- Verifies patient identity and surgical site according to hospital protocols.
- Coordinates with the surgical team to ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are available
- Monitors patients' vital signs, consciousness levels, and pain management while recovering from anesthesia
- Administers medications as needed for pain, nausea, postoperative tremor, anxiety, infection prevention, etc.
- Educates patients and their families about postoperative care, including wound care, activity restrictions, and follow-up appointments
- Ensures patients meet discharge criteria, such as stable vital signs, adequate level of consciousness, and adequate pain control
- Documents all care provided and changes in patient condition
- Coordinates a smooth transition from PACU to home or another care setting
PERI-OPERATIVE RN
Capital Children's Dental Surgery Center of DC
MD
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Pre-Op Assessments of children and adults including vital signs ensuring patient compliance with pre-op procedures and NPO restrictions
- Operating Room assistance including IV placement, assisting anesthesiologist in placing the patient under general anesthesia, completion of time out, etc.
- Post-Operative Assessment and Care including monitoring patient awakening from general anesthesia for airway, breathing, and circulation risks, maintaining airway patency, controlling bleeding and suctioning of blood and secretions, monitoring for allergic reactions, administration of post-operative medications, and vital signs
- Providing clear discharge instructions
- Maintaining clear and accurate documentation of assessments, vitals, medications and interventions
REGISTERED NURSE / EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
MEDSTAR HARBOR HOSPITAL
Baltimore, MD
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Preform numerous initial patient assessments on various acuity of patients while continually monitoring for changes
- Administer a wide variety of medications verifying PPID and allergies as well as monitoring for allergic or adverse reactions
- Preform lifesaving interventions during cardiac and respiratory arrests including CPR, providing respirations via BVM, administration of life saving medications, defibrillation and telemetry monitoring, and reassessment of patient while critically thinking about H's & T's to bring the best possible outcome
- Provide full initial assessment and care of elderly and nursing home patients including neurological assessment, skin and wound assessment, hygiene care, repositioning for prevention of management of pressure ulcers, etc. While collaborating with family to assess patients baseline and educate family
- Continually advocating to medical team for needs of the patient
- Exhibit de-escalation techniques with psychiatric, or aggravated and hostile patients
- Proficient in technical skills such as IV insertion, Catheterization, NG/OG tubes and care, Tracheostomy care, and Wound care
- Thorough documentation in EMR providing a detailed picture of patient's assessment and clinical presentation upon arrival, highlighting changes and critical events during stay, as well as documentation of medication administration, tubes/lines initiated, intake/output, etc.
- Collaboration with attending physicians, physician's assistants, residents, hospitalists, pharmacists, and other registered nurses, providing details of reassessment, and advocating for patient needs
- Empathetic towards patient's emotions, fears, and needs while providing reassurance and education
- Thorough hand off of care reports to floor nurses and outside facilities
REMINISCENCE PATIENT CARE MANAGER
SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING
Severna Park, MD
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assumed responsibility for assisting 8-10 Alzheimer's patients with ADL's, hygiene care, and feeding while providing self and support to patients in emotional distress
- Assisted in transferring patients in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment while positioning patients for comfort and paying close attention to aid in the prevention of skin pressure injuries
- Documented patient assessment and care interventions
- Provided meal service and preparation in family like setting including set up and clean up
- Assisted in maintaining a clean presentable unit including attending to patient's laundry, trash removal, infection control, and overall cleanliness and appearance of the unit
NANNY
Gleason Family
Ellicott City, MD
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Assumed complete care for 2 children ages 3 and 5 to the ages of 5 and 7, ensuring adequate exercise, house and outdoor safety, and monitoring nutritional intake
- Provided emotional support when children started new schools, grade levels and related to separation anxiety
- Helped maintain healthy relationships and play
- Provided educational support in schoolwork and reading
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD05-2019
Certified / Geriatric Nursing Assistant -
Centers For Applied Technology North
Severn, MD05-2015
High School Diploma -
Old Mill High School
Millersville, MD05-2015
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Excellent Infection Prevention
- Excellent Bedside Manner
- Proficient at IV Insertion
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Thorough Documentation in EMR
- Excellent Time Management
- Skilled in Telemetry Monitoring
- Effective Organization and Prioritization
- Discharge planning
- Direct patient care
- Indirect patient care
- Patient safety
Certification
- Registered Nurse / Maryland Board of Nursing / License #R239153 / Renewed 2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support / Renewed 2025
- Basic Life Support / Renewed 2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support / Renewed 2025
Timeline
CHARGE NURSE | PERI-OPERATIVE RN
SurgCenter of Glen Burnie
06.2022 - Current
PERI-OPERATIVE RN
Capital Children's Dental Surgery Center of DC
03.2022 - 06.2022
REGISTERED NURSE / EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
MEDSTAR HARBOR HOSPITAL
08.2019 - 03.2022
REMINISCENCE PATIENT CARE MANAGER
SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING
01.2017 - 01.2019
NANNY
Gleason Family
05.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anne Arundel Community College
Certified / Geriatric Nursing Assistant -
Centers For Applied Technology North
High School Diploma -
Old Mill High School