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Briana Karagiannis

Elizabethtown,PA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience including: cardiac care, IMC/ICU level of care, case management/hospice care, home health, geriatric/ltc care and outpatient/endoscopy care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

RN- Endoscopy

Hershey Endoscopy Center
Hershey, PA
08.2024 - Current
  • Administered pre-procedure assessments to ensure patient safety and readiness for endoscopic procedures.
  • Assisted physicians during endoscopic procedures, providing support and safety.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs and recovery progress post-procedure, ensuring prompt intervention when necessary.
  • Educated patients on procedure protocols, enhancing understanding and alleviating anxiety.
  • Implemented infection control measures, reducing risks associated with endoscopic procedures and promoting patient safety.

RN Case Manager

Compassus Hospice
Lancaster, PA
10.2023 - 07.2024

Managed over 30 patient cases

Completed visits in several surrounding counties

  • Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on evolving health conditions and family feedback.
  • Educated families on care procedures, promoting understanding and involvement in the patient's end-of-life journey.
  • Advocated for patients' rights, ensuring ethical treatment and respect for individual preferences throughout care transitions.
  • Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.

Registered Nurse- Travel Nurse Med/Surg Unit

Aya Healthcare
Waynesboro, PA
06.2022 - 08.2023

Travel assignment at Wellspan Hospital in Waynesboro, PA.

  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.

Registered Nurse- IMC/ICU Unit

University Of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
Bel Air, MD
12.2019 - 12.2022
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse- Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Geisinger Health System
06.2016 - 10.2019
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided targeted care and treatment to a variety of cardiac pre and post operative patients.
  • Titrated cardiac drips
  • Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA
12-2019

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
05-2016

Skills

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Shared Governance
  • Precepting
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Preventative health
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

    Worked with shared governance team to develop new hospital policies and procedures designed to increase patient and employee satisfaction.

    Reviewed and revised existing hospital policies.

Timeline

RN- Endoscopy

Hershey Endoscopy Center
08.2024 - Current

RN Case Manager

Compassus Hospice
10.2023 - 07.2024

Registered Nurse- Travel Nurse Med/Surg Unit

Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse- IMC/ICU Unit

University Of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
12.2019 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse- Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Geisinger Health System
06.2016 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Eastern Mennonite University

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College