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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Briana Underwood

Perth Amboy

Summary

Compassionate nursing professional skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic communication, and psychiatric de-escalation. Develops effective care plans and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and well-being. Delivers culturally competent care and fosters supportive environments for diverse populations with varying health literacy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient safety observer

Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay
Perth Amboy
04.2024 - Current
  • Monitoring vital signs for prevention and early detection of health concerns.
  • Record patient observations and alert staff of any pertinent changes
  • Provide redirection and reorient patients in psychiatric crisis being supervised
  • Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
  • Aided patients in meeting basic needs to enhance their comfort and well-being.

Nursing Student

FELICIAN UNIVERSITY
Lodi
08.2022 - Current
  • Applied learned techniques from instructors to improve nursing abilities.

• Use evidence-based practice to provide appropriate care for patients and clients.

  • Assessing patients, providing education, and formulating care plans or interventions to alleviate issues.
  • Completed clinical rotations in diverse healthcare settings, gaining practical experience and insights into patient care.
  • Assessed patient health and documented findings in electronic health records.
  • Followed safety protocols by verifying medication dosages before patient administration.
  • Contributed to team meetings to develop care strategies and enhance service delivery outcomes.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.

Teacher Assistant

JOHN KENNEY CHILDCARE CENTER
Edison
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Maintaining a sanitary and safe educational environment
  • Supervised children during playtime, promoting safety and enhancing social skills.
  • Communicated with parents about student progress and well-being, strengthening home-school connections.
  • Assisted the lead teacher with daily lesson preparation and classroom management.
  • Facilitated small group learning activities to reinforce lesson objectives.
  • Facilitated open dialogue among students involved in conflict, promoting resolution and mutual respect.
  • Actively updating student medical records
  • Train the newly hired employees
  • Led discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections under teacher direction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

FELICIAN UNIVERSITY
Lodi, NJ
05-2026

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Psychiatric de-escalation
  • Care planning creation
  • Medication administration
  • Epic navigation
  • Culturally competent care
  • Team health maintenance collaboration

Certification

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

References

Danielle House, Teacher Supervisor, Head Teacher, John Kenney Child Care Center, (732) 397-2930, dani.date@yahoo.com

Awards

  • Founder Scholarship
  • Honors Student Tuition Award
  • New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant
  • National Society of Leadership and Success Membership

Timeline

Patient safety observer

Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay
04.2024 - Current

Nursing Student

FELICIAN UNIVERSITY
08.2022 - Current

Teacher Assistant

JOHN KENNEY CHILDCARE CENTER
06.2021 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

FELICIAN UNIVERSITY
Briana Underwood