Brian Nwanna
St. Michael,USA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in the Emergency Department, Behavioral Emergency Center, and Respiratory Care. Highly skilled in advanced clinical reasoning, crisis intervention, and delivering evidence-based care that consistently improves patient outcomes.
Proficient in comprehensive triage, patient stabilization, respiratory management, and medication administration, while demonstrating exceptional ability to build therapeutic rapport, foster resilience, and promote patient independence. Committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, confidentiality, and ethical practice in every interaction.
An adaptable and quick-learning professional with a proven ability to rapidly acquire new knowledge and effectively apply it in dynamic clinical environments. Driven by a strong passion for continuous learning and a demonstrated capacity to thrive amid change and evolving healthcare challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Minneapolis, MN
04.2026 - Current
- Triage and Prioritization: Effectively triaging incoming patients according to clinical severity, hospital policies, legal requirements to ensure life threatening conditions are addressed first.
- Patient Stabilization: Resuscitating and stabilizing patients, often initiating timely interventions to minimize immediate health risks.
- Administering medications and monitoring patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Care Planning and Delivery: Developing individualized care plans that address physical, emotional, and cultural needs in collaboration with the healthcare team and the patient’s family.
- Clinical Monitoring: Recognizing and responding to subtle or rapid changes in a patient’s status and documenting all assessments, treatments and responses accurately.
- Patient and Family Education: Providing essential teaching regarding the treatment plan and follow up care to patients and their families.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Emergency Center
University of Minnesota Medical Center, West Bank
Minneapolis, MN
06.2025 - Current
- Triage and Stabilization by performing dynamic evaluations from entry through discharge, prioritizing patients with varied presentations and initiating timely interventions to minimize risks.
- Advanced Clinical Reasoning with ability to analyze complex situations and make quick, sound judgments in a high stress, unpredictable environment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Crisis Intervention with proficiency in de-escalation techniques and managing psychiatric emergencies where patients maybe at risk for harming themselves or others.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, promoting understanding and adherence.
- Assisted in the implementation of evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Utilized detailed processes to evaluate both physical and mental health needs to provide a framework for planned care.
- Communication and Empathy with strong active listening and interpersonal skills used to build trust and therapeutic relationships.
Registered Nurse, Respiratory Care
Provident Home Healthcare
Saint Anthony, MN
05.2025 - Current
- Ventilator Management: Responsible for continuous monitoring and operation of mechanical ventilators to ensure stable respiratory function.
- Tracheostomy Care: Regular cleaning and maintenance of the tracheostomy tube and surrounding stoma to prevent infection and obstruction.
- Airway Maintenance: Performing sterile suctioning to clear secretions and maintain and open airway.
- Respiratory Assessments: Monitoring vital signs, oxygen saturation, and overall respiratory status to identify and report changes in a patient’s condition.
- Plan of Care Management: Developing comprehensive plans of care in consultation with physicians and families.
- Emergency Response: Intervening immediately during respiratory emergencies using advanced life support protocols.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Coordinating with pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, and medical equipment providers.
Mental Health Specialist II
Dungarvin, Minnesota
Elk River , MN
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Medication administration
- Patient physical assessments (e.g., blood glucose, daily weight)
- Patient education.
- Therapeutic intervention
- Clinical documentation.
- Intraprofessional and interprofessional collaboration to promote patient health.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
Human Services Technician
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
Anoka , MN
01.2020 - 04.2025
- I performed direct care for clients with physiological and/or psychological complications.
- Educated patients and family members about mental health disorders and how best to support their loved ones through the recovery process.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases.
- Clinical documentation.
- Provided transportation for clients when necessary for medical appointments or community activities.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions and activities to promote positive behavior change among participants.
- Monitored medication intake and administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Intraprofessional and interprofessional collaboration to promote clients' health.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, MN05.2024
CNA-HHA certificate -
J.J School Of Technology
Brooklyn Park, MN09.2019
High School Diploma -
St. Michael Albertville High School
St. Michael, MN05.2019
Skills
- Triage
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ventilator Management
- Respiratory Assessment
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Pharmacology
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Patient Education
- Diagnostic Testing
- Clinical Documentation
- Team Leadership
Affiliations
- Feed My Starving Children
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- St. Michael Albertville Highschool
- Meadow ponds community children's playground St Michael.Soccer Coaching
Certification
- CNA-HHA
- CPR and AED
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Courtesy and Respect Award, St. Michael Albertville High School, 2017-2018
Activities
- Swimming
- Flag football tournaments
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
04.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Emergency Center
University of Minnesota Medical Center, West Bank
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Respiratory Care
Provident Home Healthcare
05.2025 - Current
Mental Health Specialist II
Dungarvin, Minnesota
10.2023 - 04.2025
Human Services Technician
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
01.2020 - 04.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
CNA-HHA certificate -
J.J School Of Technology
High School Diploma -
St. Michael Albertville High School