Brianna Ross
Pacific,MO
Summary
Highly trained, well rounded nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process. I plan to utilize my previous skills and experience to expand into a new outpatient health care role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Float Pool
St. Luke’s Hospital - Chesterfield
Chesterfield, MO
12.2024 - Current
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Charge RN, Neuroscience
St. Luke’s Hospital - Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care to patients.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Conducted patient assessments, including monitoring vital signs and identifying potential health issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
RN, ICU
Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult diagnoses or life-threatening illnesses.
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Coordinated with external organizations to facilitate organ procurement and transport.
- Monitored patients post-transplant for any signs of rejection or infection.
RN, ICU
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Creve Coeur, MO
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed daily rounds to assess patient condition and provide education to families regarding treatments and prognoses.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making clinical decisions related to patient care.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Served as a preceptor for new RN staff members by providing orientation on unit protocols and standards of practice.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds involving physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12-2021
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Medication administrations
- Wound care
- Infection prevention
- Communicating with patients and families
- De-escalation techniques
- Electronic Health Records
- Charting
- Emotional support
Certification
- RN Compact License (MO)
- License # 2022007115
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Mental Health Therapy Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN, Float Pool
St. Luke’s Hospital - Chesterfield
12.2024 - Current
Charge RN, Neuroscience
St. Luke’s Hospital - Kansas City
02.2024 - 11.2024
RN, ICU
Nebraska Medical Center
07.2023 - 01.2024
RN, ICU
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
01.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville