Briana Lea

Provided direct patient care in post-anesthesia and recovery settings, including assessments, treatments, and pain management.

Responded rapidly to emergent situations (e.g., cardiac arrest, respiratory distress) to stabilize patients.

Monitored vitals, assessed recovery progress, and communicated changes to the care team.

Collaborated with surgical teams and cross-functional staff to ensure patient safety, comfort, and smooth transitions.

Facilitated clear communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers; coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Built and maintained strong working relationships across nursing and other disciplines to optimize care delivery.

Implemented infection control measures in line with hospital protocols to maintain a safe patient environment.

Trained staff on quality standards and best practices; conducted internal audits and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance.

Documented patient progress accurately and ensured all necessary documentation adhered to policies and procedures.

Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges with emphasis on process efficiency and compliance.

Managed shift schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels and patient coverage.

Led nursing staff to uphold high standards of care and safety; partnered with physicians to align on care plans.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality-related challenges and streamline workflows.

Developed and implemented QA processes to ensure product/patient safety and adherence to standards

• Monitored patients' vital signs in post-anesthesia care unit.
• Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies for recovery.
• Educated patients and families about post-operative care instructions.
• Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
• Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Utilized evidence-based nursing practices while providing direct patient care.

• Collaborating with Doctors and Anesthesia prior to surgery start
• Render safe and effective care postoperatively and ensure patients meet discharge criteria
• Assist in staff scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Serve as resource for clinical decision-making and problem-solving
• Perform productivity audits
• Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards in clinical operations.
• Developed training materials for new staff onboarding processes.
• Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and patients.
• Implemented quality assurance measures in clinical workflows
• Provided guidance and support to team members regarding clinical best practices.
• Facilitated communication between patients, family members, physicians, other healthcare providers, insurance companies.
• Developed and implemented clinical protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Assessed staffing needs on an ongoing basis to ensure adequate coverage of clinical services.
• Monitored quality assurance program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.
• Organized continuing education opportunities for staff members related to their respective roles.
• Developed innovative solutions to improve workflow processes within the clinic setting.
• Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective delivery of services.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing healthcare service delivery.
• Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
• Coordinated with nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety, and service-related issues.
• Monitored clinical staff work hours, sick days and vacation time.
• Monitored quality assurance activities related to clinical operations.
• Identified areas requiring improvement or modification based on changes in industry standards or trends.
• Analyzed clinical data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss clinical updates, challenges, and strategies for improvement.
• Supervised clinical staff, providing training and performance evaluations to enhance team efficiency.

• Monitored fetal heart rates and responded to changes in patient conditions.
• Assisted in labor management and provided support during delivery processes.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to patients during labor experiences.
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures consistently.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
• Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care with special focus on premature babies and babies with abnormalities.
• Participated in unit-based performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality standards.
• Promoted choices for care options, partnering with physicians and anesthesiologists to facilitate decisions about childbirth.
• Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
• Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.

• Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs during labor.
• Provided education and support to families throughout the birthing process.
• Trained and mentored new nursing staff on labor and delivery protocols.
• Responded swiftly to emergencies, implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
• Trained staff on quality standards and best practices to enhance performance.
• Created report formats for distribution, standardizing quality control metrics around consistent, measurable guideposts.
• Monitored product trends and suggested changes.
• Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
• Trained new nurses on protocols and best practices in patient care.
• Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Managed shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.

• Nurtured relationships with mothers and family members, providing education through therapeutic communication and reliable support
• Role of the perioperative circulating nurse during cesarean sections and postoperative recovery
• Supervised labor and delivery staff to ensure efficient workflow and patient care.
• Assisted in developing protocols for emergency situations in labor and delivery.
• Reviewed patient charts to ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations.
• Participated actively in hospital committees related to obstetrical services.
• Maintained accurate records of patient information, treatments administered and other relevant data in electronic medical record system.
• Provided direct patient care for labor and delivery patients, including antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
• Coordinated nursing staff in the unit to ensure that all needs were met in a timely manner.
• Administered medications as ordered by physician such as antibiotics, pain relief medications, oxytocin.
• Educated new mothers on breastfeeding techniques and provided support after birth.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members including physicians, midwives and nurses to provide comprehensive care for mother-infant dyads.
• Served as an advocate for patients' rights while providing quality care within ethical standards.
• Managed emergency situations during childbirth such as shoulder dystocia or umbilical cord prolapse using appropriate protocols.
• Provided emotional support for families during difficult times such as perinatal loss or neonatal intensive care unit admission.
• Performed assessments of laboring mothers and newborns to determine risk factors or potential complications.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on patient safety priorities.
• Assisted physicians with deliveries, cesarean sections, forceps and vacuum-assisted deliveries, and other procedures.
• Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
• Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
• Led nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
• Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Managed shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
• Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
• Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
• Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
• Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
• Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
• Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
• Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.

• Assess, define care and monitor fetal heart rate for expectant mothers through labor and delivery
• Provide direct patient care to newborns and mothers through full term and high risk deliveries and antepartum complications
• Nurtured relationships with mothers and family members, providing education through therapeutic communication and reliable support
• Immediate stabilization of the neonate
• Technically proficient with computerized charting in Centricity Perinatal and McKesson documentation programs
• Role of the perioperative circulating nurse during cesarean sections and postoperative recovery
• Ability to safely handle two patient care in a fast paced environment