Brianna R. Zielinski
Upper Darby,USA
Summary
Highly accomplished Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience providing exceptional patient care across Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Surgical/Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, and Interventional Radiology at Level I and II Trauma Centers. Experienced in rapid assessment, trauma resuscitation, emergency response, moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, and management of critically ill patients. Recognized for compassionate, patient-centered care, strong clinical judgment, and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Following a temporary medical leave for a fully resolved work-related injury, I have been cleared to return to practice with no restrictions and am eager to contribute my expertise to a high-performing healthcare team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Lakenau Medical Center
Wynnewood, USA
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered emergency care in a 54-bed Level II Trauma Center, rapidly assessing and stabilizing critically ill and injured patients.
- Managed trauma, neurological, cardiac, respiratory, and medical emergencies, ensuring timely and effective evidence-based interventions.
- Activated and implemented STEMI, stroke, sepsis, and Mass Transfusion Protocols to enhance patient care and response times.
- Performed ultrasound-guided IV insertion, cardiac monitoring, EKG interpretation, and arterial blood gas collection.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that improved patient outcomes.
- DAISY Award Nominee for compassionate patient care.
Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse | Neuro Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Reading Hospital and Medical Center
West Reading, USA
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Delivered procedural nursing care for vascular, neurovascular, and minimally invasive interventions, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Administered moderate sedation while monitoring hemodynamic stability, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted with emergent ischemic stroke interventions, embolization, thrombectomies, and angiographic procedures.
- Performed NIH Stroke Scale assessments and collaborated closely with neurology and interventional physicians.
- Managed vasoactive medications and antihypertensive infusions during procedures, supporting effective treatment and recovery.
- Participated in emergency on-call response for interventional/neurointerventional procedures.
Surgical/ Trauma Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Reading Hospital and Medical Center
West Reading, USA
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided comprehensive care for critically ill trauma, surgical, neuro, cardiothoracic, and vascular patients.
- Managed ventilators, vasoactive infusions, sedation, invasive monitoring, and complex critical care therapies to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Assisted with bedside procedures including arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and EVD placement to ensure timely intervention for patient needs.
- Implemented therapeutic hypothermia, mass transfusion, and brain death protocols.
- Interpreted ABGs, laboratory data, cardiac rhythms, and hemodynamic trends to inform and direct individualized patient care.
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Staten Island University Hospital North
Staten Island, USA
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed ventilators, vasoactive medications, sedation, paralytics, blood products, and invasive monitoring to optimize patient outcomes in critical situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based critical care protocols, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
- Delivered high-acuity nursing care in a Level I Trauma, Burn, and STEMI Center.
- Assisted with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate and timely documentation to facilitate continuity of care.
- Designated STEMI center, Level I trauma center, Level I Burn Center
Emergency Room Nurse Extern
Staten Island University Hospital North
Staten Island, USA
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Collaborated with registered nurses to provide care for adult and pediatric emergency patients.
- Assisted in trauma resuscitations, performed wound care, collected specimens, and facilitated emergency procedures.
- Developed skills in high-pressure emergency and trauma care environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pace University, Lienhard School of Nursing
Pleasantville, NYSkills
- Emergency Nursing
- Critical care
- Trauma & Resuscitation
- Stroke Care
- STEMI Response
- Sepsis Management
- Vasopressor Administration
- Moderate Sedation
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Ventilator Management
- Mass Transfusion Protocol (MTP)
- Interventional Radiology
- Neurointerventional procedures
- EPIC
- Allscripts
- McKesson
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient and Family Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Pennsylvania
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Insertion
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Trauma Nurse Course
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Professional Development
Medical Leave, 01/01/24, 01/01/26, Medical leave following a work-related injury requiring surgery and rehabilitation. Successfully completed recovery and cleared to return to full-duty nursing with no restrictions. Maintained professional knowledge through continuing education, competency-based training, and review of current evidence-based nursing practice. Prepared for re-entry into acute care nursing through ongoing professional development.
Professional Highlights
- 9 years of progressive nursing experience
- Level I & II Trauma Center experience
- Emergency, ICU, Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, and Interventional Radiology expertise
- DAISY Award Nominee
- Experience caring for adult and pediatric emergency patients
- Proven ability to remain calm and effective during high-acuity emergencies
Timeline
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Lakenau Medical Center
09.2022 - 01.2024
Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse | Neuro Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Reading Hospital and Medical Center
12.2020 - 09.2022
Surgical/ Trauma Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Reading Hospital and Medical Center
04.2019 - 12.2020
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Staten Island University Hospital North
09.2017 - 01.2019
Emergency Room Nurse Extern
Staten Island University Hospital North
06.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pace University, Lienhard School of Nursing