Briana Fleming
Clark Mills,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Mohawk Valley Health System
12.2024 - Current
- Led emergency department staff in delivering high-quality patient care during critical situations.
- Developed and implemented protocols to enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to improve communication and collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation to ensure optimal department function.
- Analyzed patient flow data to identify bottlenecks and streamline processes within the department.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies to maintain accreditation status.
Trauma Program Manager
Mohawk Valley Health System
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented trauma program protocols to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize resource allocation for trauma services.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring adherence across all program activities.
- Led training sessions for staff on trauma best practices and emergency response procedures.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to promote trauma awareness and prevention initiatives.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, aligning resources with strategic goals of the trauma program.
- Enhanced the efficiency of the trauma program through regular performance evaluations and data analysis.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Oneida Healthcare
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
ED Clinical Educator
Mohawk Valley Health System- St. Elizabeth Campus
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to ED staff individually and as group.
- Implemented instructional presentations to update staff on hospital policy and procedures
- Provide clinical instruction to ED staff and GN's in clinical settings on critical care and trauma topics.
- Instructed BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Maintained education files for all ED Staff
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student, GN, RN and Tech
- Supervised GN’s/RN’s when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Evaluated staff competencies through hands on demonstrations
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve staff learning.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Registered Flight Nurse
Mercy Flight Central
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing aircraft.
- Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Supervised enplaning, securing and deplaning of patients and liaised between medical and operational aircrews and support personnel to facilitate multidisciplinary care.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Griffiss Surgical Center
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
MVHS St. Luke's Campus
12.2017 - 04.2021
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs.
- Elected Chair of Unit Practice Council Committee
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Education
Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St Elizabeth College of Nursing
Utica05.2016
Skills
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Care Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- Chart Review/Audits
- Emergency Diagnostics
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiad Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
- IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command
- TNCC
- EMT-B
- CEN
- BLS Instructor
- ACLS Instructor
- PALS Instructor
Timeline
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Mohawk Valley Health System
12.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Oneida Healthcare
08.2023 - 01.2024
Trauma Program Manager
Mohawk Valley Health System
02.2023 - 12.2024
ED Clinical Educator
Mohawk Valley Health System- St. Elizabeth Campus
04.2022 - 07.2023
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Griffiss Surgical Center
11.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Flight Nurse
Mercy Flight Central
05.2021 - 11.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
MVHS St. Luke's Campus
12.2017 - 04.2021
Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St Elizabeth College of Nursing