Briana Scott
Oakland,CA
Summary
Polished Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse committed to working with healthcare teams to deliver high-level service and support. Resourceful educator committed to increasing patient knowledge and wellbeing. Excellent track record of mentoring team members and leveraging care plan expertise to assist with treatment assessments and development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU Staff Nurse III
St Joseph Medical Center, Dignity Health
07.2023 - Current
- Proficient in working with respiratory equipment such as HFNC, BCPAP, NAVA, Mechanical Ventilation, and High Frequency
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills in a high-stress environment, prioritizing tasks to provide optimal care for numerous patients simultaneously.
- Supported breastfeeding mothers through education and guidance on lactation techniques, increasing successful breastfeeding rates among NICU patients.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
NICU RN
San Joaquin General Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Providing round-the-clock care to premature and severely ill newborn infants
- Insert intravenous lines, performing tests, and administer medications
- Assist the NICU physicians in medical procedures and treatments; use and adjust specialized medical equipment
- Formulate nursing plans and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments
- Comfort sick newborns and anxious parents and family members
- Offer support to parents and educate them on the at-home care of their newborn
- Effective communication and team-building skills with interdisciplinary team to provide the most specialized plan of care to each patient.
School Nurse
Ro health
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Assist school-aged students with G-tube feedings, seizure precautions, & insulin administration
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Public Health -
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2018
Skills
- Family-centered care
- Developmental care
- Emotional Support
- Intravenous therapy
- Nutritional management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Electronic Charting
Licensure/certifications
- Registered Nurse License, #95273406, CA, 08/2025
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 01/2025
- Basic Life Support CPR Certification, American Heart Association, 04/2026
Volunteer Experience
Kaiser, NICU cuddler, Summer 2019, 2020
Timeline
NICU Staff Nurse III
St Joseph Medical Center, Dignity Health
07.2023 - Current
NICU RN
San Joaquin General Hospital
08.2022 - Current
School Nurse
Ro health
03.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Science in Public Health -
California State University, Northridge
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