Brianna Hurd
Pax
Summary
I am looking forward to broadening my education and expanding my knowledge in order to pursue new and exciting opportunities in the nursing field through the completion of a BSN program. I have a real heart for patient care and take all aspects of nursing seriously.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
- Admission process of all outpatient surgery and outpatient endoscopy patients
- Postoperative care for all general surgeries, ENT surgeries, gynecology procedures, GI endoscopy, bronchoscopy, TEE, external cardioversion, ICD placements, and thoracic catheter placements
- Monitored patient reaction to post operative medications and anesthesia
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care for postoperative patients through discharge
- Educated patient and patient's family on specific discharge instructions for post anesthesia and related to specific procedure/surgery
- Oriented new employees to outpatient unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Ophthalmic Nurse
Retina Consultants
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked in a retina specialist office
- Performed triage phone calls to ascertain chief complaint and determine when patient would need to be seen in the office
- Evaluated patient histories, vital signs, and intra-ocular pressure readings
- Assisted physicians during treatments in office
- Administered IV infusions of ICG and Fluorescein dye for angiography testing
- Responsible for scheduling surgical patients undergoing retinal surgery, obtained medical history, insurance prior-authorization, and scheduled pre- operative exams with patient's PCP and any specialty physicians required.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Monitor Technician
Raleigh General Hospital
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Worked in the telemetry unit of the hospital and trained to monitor ECG of admitted patients
- Worked with nurses on the floors in identifying heart rhythms
- Worked with patients in reattaching and troubleshooting the telemetry monitors.
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
Education
Associate in Nursing - Nursing
University of Charleston
Beckley, WV05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
WVU Institute of Technology
Montgomery, WV05.2012
Skills
- Patient Education
- Physical Assessment
- Medication Distribution
- Family Education
- Patient Discharging
- Microsoft Office
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse, WV Multi-State Compact, #107259, Exp. 10/31/2024
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
Ophthalmic Nurse
Retina Consultants
10.2020 - 05.2021
Monitor Technician
Raleigh General Hospital
02.2020 - 05.2020
Associate in Nursing - Nursing
University of Charleston
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
WVU Institute of Technology
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