Brianna Doherty
Rowley,Massachusetts
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience providing comprehensive care to orthopedic, neurosurgical, trauma, and medical-surgical patients in a Level I Trauma Center. Strong background in neurological and neurovascular assessment, postoperative care, medication administration, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to patient safety and evidence-based practice, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced acute care environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Burlington, MA
11.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for 4–6 adult orthopedic, neurosurgical, trauma, and medical-surgical patients in a Level I Trauma Center, prioritizing care in a fast-paced acute care environment.
- Performed comprehensive physical, neurological, and neurovascular assessments, recognizing changes in patient condition and implementing timely interventions to promote patient safety.
- Managed post-operative care for patients recovering from orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, including medication administration, IV therapy, pain management, wound care, and management of drains and other medical devices.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate individualized patient care, provide patient and family education, and facilitate safe discharge planning.
Emergency Medical Technician
Cataldo Ambulance
11.2022 - 10.2025
- Administered prehospital emergency care for patients responding to 911 medical and trauma emergencies.
- Performed patient assessments, obtained vital signs, and delivered Basic Life Support interventions during emergency situations.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and receiving hospital staff to ensure continuity of care during patient transport.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salem State University
Salem, MA08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2023
Skills
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Neurological Assessment
- Neurovascular Assessment
- Post-Operative Care
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- Pain Management
- Surgical Drain Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Cataldo Ambulance
11.2022 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst