Brianna Moriel
Austin,Tx
Summary
Experienced in high-acuity patient care, pre- and post-operative management, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Seeking to transition into plastic surgery or outpatient surgical nursing while delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit (CVIMC)
Ascension
Austin, Tx
10.2025 - Current
- Managed care for high-acuity cardiovascular and medical-surgical patients in a 1:3-4 ratio.
- Cared for patients recovering from CABG, LVAD, valve replacement, PCI, TAVR/TEER, Pacemaker/ICD placement, and vascular surgery.
- Managed patients with chest tubes, temporary pacing wires, central venous catheters, wound vacs, JP drains, and sheaths.
- Performed sterilization, suture removals, wound care, cultures, and provided post-op instruction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans, ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes.
- Built strong therapeutic relationships through patient education, chronic disease management, and discharge planning.
Nurse Extern, E.D.
St. David South
Austin, Tx
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Performed and documented vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, specimen collection, lab draws, and splints.
- Prepared rooms and equipment for emergency procedures, ensuring timely patient care.
- Assisted in the care of critically ill patients during medical emergencies, trauma activation, and resuscitations at a level 2 trauma center.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
South University
Austin, Tx06.2025
Bachelors of Science -
Angelo State University
San Angelo, Tx12.2022
Associates in Applied Science - undefined
Odessa College
Odessa, Tx05.2020
Skills
- Indwelling Catheter Insertion
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Peripheral IV Start
- Trach Suctioning
- Wound Care
- Ostomy Care
- Medication Administration- Oral, IM, Sub-Q, IV
- Blood Transfusion
- JP drain maintenance
- Mobility
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit (CVIMC)
Ascension
10.2025 - Current
Nurse Extern, E.D.
St. David South
10.2024 - 10.2025
Associates in Applied Science - undefined
Odessa College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
South University
Bachelors of Science -
Angelo State University