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Briana Duzgun

Registered Nurse
Palisades Park,Nj

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Willingness to always learn and continue to be molded into a strong and educated nurse. Team-oriented and reliable with healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Clara Maas Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
  • Educated on Blood Transfusions, Titrating Drugs, Ventilation, Sedation, Conscious Sedation, Cardiac Arrest, Stroke, Rapid Response
  • Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
  • Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
  • Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Able to maintain IV access


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Registered Nurse, Operating Room

The New Jersey Eye Cenyer
05.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for preparing patient prior to surgery such as IV insertion and inserting Opthalmic eye drops
  • Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
  • Streamlined the perioperative process for patients by establishing clear lines of communication between interdisciplinary teams.
  • Optimized patient care during surgery by skillfully assisting in various operative procedures and handling surgical instruments proficiently.
  • Contributed to a high-performing operating room team through consistent collaboration, effective problem-solving, and open communication with peers.
  • Ensured seamless transitions to inpatient units by preparing thorough documentation for handoffs.
  • Assisted surgeons in post-operative procedures, ensuring optimal wound healing and preventing complications.


Nursing Student

Holy Name Medical Center School Of Nursing
8 2021 - 05.2023
  • Committed to providing patient centered care with the support of evidence-based practice for patients in the acute care setting
  • Dedicated Nursing Student with the ability to multitask and work well with others
  • Bringing forth a compassionate and friendly attitude
  • Highly organized, and skilled in written and verbal communication skills
  • Committed to utilizing my skills to help others, while working towards the mission of a company
  • A strong leader who thrives well under pressure and exudes positivity.

Ophthalmic Technician

THE NEW JERSEY EYE CENTER
06.2016 - 05.2023
  • Responsible for taking patients medical history along with being able to build up and implement successful patient schedules/appointment systems and organize the flow of essential documents and recommendation services
  • Able to perform screening and testing such as OCTS, Fundus Photos, Optos, Visual field, A-scans, B- scans, IOP, Corneal Topography and Manual Refraction
  • Knowledgeable on Cataract, Glaucoma, Lasik, PRK and Retina patients
  • Describe and educate patients on treatments and testing procedures
  • Knowledgeable of the ophthalmic medical terms, anatomy and the physiology of the visual system
  • Provide patient service to an average of 150+ patients a day
  • Ability to consult and schedule patients for surgery.

Ophthalmic Technician

NJRetina
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Knowledgeable on diagnosis, daily treatments and procedures such as Intravitreal Lucentis, Eylea, Avastin, Gourde, Kenalog, Focal Laser, Pan- Retinal Photocoagulation, Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Cryotherapy, Vitreous Tap
  • Responsible for taking on the care for Post op patients such as removing Band-Aids and reassuring all medication are administered properly
  • Able to perform screening and testing such as OCTS, Fundus Photos, Optos, Visual field, Auto Refract, A-scans, B-scans, IOP, IOL Master, Corneal Topography and Manual Refraction
  • Ability to provide information on general ophthalmology and retina
  • Responsible for traveling to different locations with scheduled Doctors
  • Provide care to an average of 100+ patients a day.

Medical Receptionist

Skin Laser of NY/NJ
10.2015 - 05.2016
  • Responsible for making follow up appointments
  • Responsible for providing courteous and kind hospitality
  • Responsible for making medical charts for patients
  • Responsible for using software successfully and efficiently to check-in and check-out guests, managing reservations, pre-authorization, and guest commodities
  • Responsible for managing phone calls, incoming, and outgoing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2025

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Holy Name Medical Center School Of Nursing
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
8 2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
9 2013 - 1 2016

High School Diploma -

Palisades Park Jr/Sr High School
Palisades Park, NJ
9 2009 - 1 2013

Skills

Trauma Nursing

Wound Care

Multitasking Abilities

Blood Draw and Sample Collection

Tracheostomy Care

Patient Examination

Infection Control

Safety Protocols

Professionalism

Vital Signs and Intake & Output documentation in EPIC

Critical thinking

Therapeutic communication

Ophthalmology Experience

Medical Terminology

Knowledge of EMR Systems

Insurance Verification

Pharmacology Knowledge

Medical Scheduling

Physiology Knowledge

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Knowledge of patient care, fundamentals, adult health, mental health & pediatric of nursing

Medication Administration

Intravenous therapy

Patient Assessments

EKG Interpretation

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Languages

Armenian
Limited Working
Turkish
Limited Working

Certification

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Clara Maas Medical Center
12.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

The New Jersey Eye Cenyer
05.2023 - Current

Ophthalmic Technician

NJRetina
09.2019 - 03.2020

Ophthalmic Technician

THE NEW JERSEY EYE CENTER
06.2016 - 05.2023

Medical Receptionist

Skin Laser of NY/NJ
10.2015 - 05.2016

Nursing Student

Holy Name Medical Center School Of Nursing
8 2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Capella University

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Holy Name Medical Center School Of Nursing
8 2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Montclair State University
9 2013 - 1 2016

High School Diploma -

Palisades Park Jr/Sr High School
9 2009 - 1 2013
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