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Brianna Kirk, RN
Tucson,Arizona
Summary
Diligent registered nurse with robust background in delivering patient care in diverse settings. Proven track record of adapting swiftly to varying healthcare environments and providing high-quality care. Demonstrated expertise in patient assessment and critical thinking.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Banner UMC
Tucson, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Upheld patient safety standards by actively participating in regular unit-based huddles to address potential risks and promote best practices. Participate in SLC meetings.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and thorough pre-procedure assessments.
- Demonstrated proficiency in administering conscious sedation medications per physician orders while closely monitoring patients throughout the procedure.
- Minimized risk of infection by adhering to strict infection control protocols for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopic instruments and equipment.
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Northwest Medical Center -Houghton
Tucson, AZ
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
Travel Nurse, Orthopedic and Float Pool
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs
- Float to different medica/ surgical and telemetry units throughout the hospital based on staffing needs.
- 1:6 Nurse to patient ratio
Travel Nurse, Transplant Progressive Care Unit
Cleveland Clinic- Main Campus
Cleveland, OH
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Acute care 1,400 bed hospital
- Nationally ranked in 12 specialty adult surgeries
- 28 shared bed surgical unit
- 1:4 nurse to patient ratio
- Provide nursing care to post operative kidney and liver transplant patients.
- Management of central lines
- Management of surgical drains
- Administration of blood products
- Administration of TPN and Lipids
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
Travel Nurse, Orthopedic Surgical Unit
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Acute care 641 bed hospital
- 40 private bed surgical unit
- 1:6 nurse to patient ratio
- Post-op monitoring
- Daily evaluation and implementation of Morris fall and Braden Skin assessment
- Monitor patient’s blood glucose and administration of insulin with sliding scale
- Administration of oral and IV medications
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Administration of blood products and monitoring for side effects
Medical/ Surgical and Telemetry Registered Nurse
Valley Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Acute care 409 inpatient bed hospital
- 30 private bed unit
- Provide post operative nursing care to gynecological, colorectal, and urology patients
- Identify patient deterioration and implement appropriate treatment plan
- Admit, transfer, and discharge patients
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State College
Henderson, NV08.2019
Skills
- Recover patients from MAC and General Sedation
- Peri-op nursing
- Intra-op circulator nursing
- Post-anesthesia care
- Partnership development
- Sterile technique
- Manage and dressing changes for central lines
- Chest tube monitoring and management
- Access implanted ports
- Critical thinking skills
- Reading and interpreting cardiac strips
- Promote continuity of care
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Health Care System
- Understanding of Racial and Cultural Inequities
- Formulate, Implement, and Evaluate Plan of Care
- Review and Revise Plan of Care
- Document Assessment and Evaluation in Patient Records
- Coordinate, Delegate, and Supervise
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Electronic medical records
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication administration
- Pediatric nursing
- Diabetes management
- Medical records management
- Family education
Certification
- Active RN license in the State of Arizona September 2021-April 2029
- BLS Provider- Current
- ACLS Provider- Current
- PALS- Current
Interests
Timeline
Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Banner UMC
01.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Northwest Medical Center -Houghton
08.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Nurse, Orthopedic and Float Pool
Tucson Medical Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Nurse, Transplant Progressive Care Unit
Cleveland Clinic- Main Campus
07.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Nurse, Orthopedic Surgical Unit
Tucson Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
Medical/ Surgical and Telemetry Registered Nurse
Valley Hospital Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State College