Briana Sommerfeld
Bismarck,ND
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Experience in clinical education and teaching students how to manage acute and chronic care in the patient population.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
CHI ST. ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER
05.2018 - Current
- Provide an array of nursing cares in the Emergency Room/medical/stroke/oncology/TCU/surgical/home health/hospice
- Charge nurse on medical/stroke/oncology units
- Ability to be the resource nurse available to assist with direct patient care when needed, staffing the floors and patient assignments, attending discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team, being a positive and motivating mentor, and being able to use my resources to lead a team that will ensure the best patient outcomes
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provide compassionate care to hospice patients while assessing need for different medications at end of life for optimal comfort.
Registered Nurse
North Dakota State Penitentiary
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Created and implemented care plans for patients suffering from chronic diseases such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes.
- Stabilize patients prior to hospital transfer after incidents in the facility for stab wounds, hyper/hypoglycemia, seizures, contractable diseases.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Bismarck State College
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Licensed Practical Nurse
CHI ST. ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided care for clients on the orthopedic floor managing pain, ambulation after surgery, wound/incision treatment and educated on proper lifestyles habits for best healing after surgery and patient well-being post operation
- Collaborate with physical therapy, occupational therapy, dieticians, and physicians to enhance the best possible outcome for recovery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
CHI ST. ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER
06.2012 - 07.2017
- Assisting clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, grooming, and ambulation
- Being a supportive person to clients when dealing with an emotional, or mentally draining situation related to their physical or mental health
- Would float to each floor of the hospital (flex aide) Medical/oncology, neurology, orthopedics, general surgery, psychiatry, ICU, telemetry, and transitional care unit.
Education
Master of Science - Masters in Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bismarck State College
05.2018
Skills
- Team Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education/Family Education
- Intravenous Therapy
- Performing EKGs
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Assessment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Teaching strategies
- Student Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Charge Nurse
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Voted by patient family member as a Healthcare Hero in 2020
- Made top 5 RNs in Bismarck on "Best of the Best" in 2021
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Bismarck State College
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
North Dakota State Penitentiary
04.2019 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
CHI ST. ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER
05.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
CHI ST. ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER
07.2017 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
CHI ST. ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER
06.2012 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Masters in Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bismarck State College
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