Briana Stewart
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PCU
Emory Decatur Hospital
Decatur, GA
06.2021 - Current
- Relief charge nurse 14 bed PCU. Collaborated with physicians, nurses, case management to deliver appropriate treatment, admit, discharge, and transfer patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse/Preceptor
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Works closely with treatment team to facilitate and coordinate efficient, effective, and quality healthcare
- Teach nursing students, new-graduate nurses, and experienced nurses about organizational policies and procedures on med-surg unit, and how to care for med-surg patients
- Proficient in assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, complete patient care
- Provides inpatient nursing care to patients receiving treatment on COVID-19 unit and adapted to new facility protocols
- Utilizes strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Evaluates patients’ vital signs and laboratory data to determine intervention needs
- Observes and monitors patients for neurological, cardiac, hemodynamic, and vascular changes, both acute and chronic, & documented and/or notified providers timely and accurately Administers medications intravenously, intramuscularly, orally, via central venous access, and via gastric tubes
- Recognizes abnormalities of patients while implementing quick and appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and maintain patient stability
- Educates patients and families on treatments, medications, and procedures to ensure understanding.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Albany State University, Darton College of Health Professions
06.2020
Associates Degree - Nursing Graduation
Albany State University
Albany, GA12.2019
Skills
- Patient Care Oversight
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Care Assessment
- Procedure Assistance
- Critical Thinking
Certification
Georgia State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse-eNLC RN292542
exp: Jan. 2024
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
exp: December 2024
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
exp: December 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PCU
Emory Decatur Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse/Preceptor
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Albany State University, Darton College of Health Professions
Associates Degree - Nursing Graduation
Albany State University