Brianna Madden
Riverside,CA
Summary
CA License #95403316 Expiration: 03/31/2028
AZ License #339684 Expiration: 04/01/2030
Dedicated Specialty Care RN with extensive experience in a high-acuity Surgical ICU at a Level I Trauma Center, adept at managing complex post-surgical, trauma, and neuro-critical patients. Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, vasoactive drip titration, and rapid clinical decision-making, ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based care. Committed to fostering team collaboration and enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and empathy. A strong advocate for patient well-being, striving to make a meaningful impact in every interaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty Care RN – Surgical ICU
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Provide continuous care for critically ill post-surgical, trauma, and neuro patients, including ventilator-dependent and unstable cases.
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, titrate vasoactive/sedation drips, and respond to acute changes.
- Perform neuro checks and NIHSS scoring; coordinate with trauma/neuro teams.
- Assist with invasive procedures including central/arterial line placement, EVD insertion, and bronchoscopy.
- Manage wound care, drains, and chest tubes in accordance with infection control protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Student Nurse – Surgical ICU
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Supported team during rapid responses, codes, and emergent cases.
- Assisted in EVD placement, chest tube insertion, and central line placement.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Coast University
Irvine, CA08-2025
Associate Degree in Nursing -
American Career College
Ontario, CA12-2024
Skills
- Ventilator management and advanced airway support
- Vasoactive medication titration (Levophed, Vasopressin, Dobutamine)
- Sedation and analgesia management (Propofol, Precedex, Fentanyl)
- Post-op and neuro assessments, including NIHSS
- Hemodynamic monitoring via arterial lines, CVP, and EVDs
- Emergency/code response
- Infection prevention & critical care protocols
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical practice
- Adaptable and flexible
- Honest and dependable
- Emergency interventions
- Problem-solving
- Intervention recommendations
Certification
- BLS – Exp. 9/2026
- ACLS – Exp. 9/2026
- NIH Stroke Scale – 2026
- Basic Arrhythmia Recognition – 2025
- Critical Care Course – 2025
Timeline
Specialty Care RN – Surgical ICU
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Student Nurse – Surgical ICU
05.2023 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Coast University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
American Career College