Brianna Sauerbrei, DNP CNM APRN
Saint Marys ,GA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nurse Midwife who keeps women calm during labor. Smart and determined in giving each patient an exceptional level of care through assessments, medication administration and dedicated service and support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Performed sterile vaginal exams for assessment of dilation, effacement, station of presenting part, and presentation of fetus.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage or neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Educated patients on postpartum care including self-care measures, infant care basics, and warning signs of complications.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and thorough education on labor and delivery procedures.
- Circulated in the operating room, and recovered patients post Caesarean Section.
- Recognized early signs of distress in both mother and baby during labor; intervened appropriately to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, providing mentorship and sharing expertise on labor and delivery procedures.
- Enhanced team efficiency by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals during labor and delivery processes.
- Reduced maternal and neonatal complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, fetal heart rate, and contractions.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Supported expectant mothers in making informed decisions regarding their birth plan, offering guidance on pain management options and birthing techniques.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assisted in care of laboring patient receiving epidural anesthesia, and closely monitor vital signs during labor and delivery post-procedure.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
Certified Nurse Midwife
First Coast Midwifery Services
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Counseled female patients on hormonal contraceptives.
- Performed gynecologic examinations, and collected Pap smears.
- Completed referrals when needed for diagnostic testing.
- Properly treated common gynecologic acute healthcare issues.
- Performed vaginal exams and identified: Presentation, Dilation, Station, and Effacement.
- Managed GBS-positive patients during labor, and provided education on treatment protocols.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching, and breast care.
- Coached women through the final stage of labor and delivered newborns safely in family-oriented settings.
- Provided a high level of quality care to laboring women.
- Coordinated care of low-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborns following delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Transferred patients accordingly per birthing-center protocol.
- Performed laceration repairs, and provided education on postpartum healing/management.
- Performed neonatal assessments.
- Completed metabolic and CCHD screenings appropriately.
- Recognized postpartum hemorrhages and managed them appropriately.
- Performed artificial rupture of membranes.
- Performed delayed cord clamping with each delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care, and infant care to promote an easier transition into motherhood.
- Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds, and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
- Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
- Educated patients and family members regarding prenatal, postpartum, or interconception care.
- Monitored fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements, and estimating fetal size and weight.
- Initiated emergency interventions to stabilize patients as needed.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed sterile vaginal exams.
- Monitored FHT effectively with use of doppler and external monitors.
- Monitored fetal heart rate for abnormalities.
- Offered relaxation techniques during labor.
- Participated in activities to plan, measure, assess, and improve the quality of patient care.
- Demonstrated knowledge and provided support to natural mother, agencies, and foster or adoptive parents when newborn is up for adoption.
- Stabilized infant and mother post delivery, and maintained appropriate skin-to-skin contact.
- Assisted with the care of newborns at deliveries.
- Demonstrated competency in the management of immediate postpartum patients.
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and/or illnesses.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisted in vaginal deliveries and infant care.
- Gave infant immunizations such as Hepatitis B.
- Performed neonatal metabolic screens.
- Collected neonatal and maternal lab specimens.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Instructed new mothers on how to care for their new baby and answered any questions.
- Provided immediate care to new mothers following the birthing process.
- Dispensed medications including prenatal vitamins and antibiotics.
- Coordinated with doctors to develop patient care plans.
- Provided new mothers with instruction on bottle feeding and breast feeding techniques.
- If postpartum issues were identified, provided patients with necessary information.
- Monitored new mothers and checked for signs for postpartum problems that may occur after the delivery process.
- Provided emotional support to patient and family members.
- Provided age-appropriate nursing to adults, adolescents, and newborns.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal patients.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Primary care of Gynecological surgical patients.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Instructed new mothers on how to care for their baby and answered questions.
- Provided daily patient assessments including fundal assessments.
- Monitored women on Magnesium Sulfate after delivery.
- Provided immediate care to new mothers following the birthing process.
- Dispensed medications including prenatal vitamins and antibiotics.
- Coordinated with doctors to develop patient care plans.
- Provided new mothers with instruction on bottle and breast feeding.
- Monitored patients for postpartum depression.
- Determined patient care priorities, using critical thinking and time management skills.
- Organized and provided complete nursing care to postpartum and newborn patients.
- Provided emotional support to patient and family members.
- Provide age-appropriate nursing to adults, adolescents, and newborns.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5-6 patients per shift.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Interacted with patients and families and provided answers to questions.
- Worked with medical team to develop patient treatment and care plans.
- Ensured compliance with patient privacy regulations.
- Addressed the direct care needs of each patient.
- Ensured that infection control procedures were being implemented.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease process and self-management.
- Provided comprehensive discharge instructions.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Utilized clinical expertise to remove sutures, administer medications and injections, administer IV therapy, test glucose levels, perform venipuncture, and provide wound care.
- Performed initial patient assessments and worked with physicians to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients of all ages.
- Provided patient care advocacy.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided emotional support to patients' receiving chemotherapy.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Nurse Midwifery
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY03.2022
Master of Science - Nurse Midwifery
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
Chicago, Illinois05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Jacksonville, Florida05.2015
Skills
- Deep understanding of Labor and Delivery
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient safety and privacy regulation
- Newborn teaching and assessments
- Care of Postpartum Depression
- Care of Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Motivated team player
- Quick learner
- Positive and friendly
- Prenatal care
- Breastfeeding support
- Antepartum and intrapartum management
- Routine gynecological care
- Family planning
- Medical terminology
- Diagnostic procedures
- Comprehensive patient care
- Active listening
- Infant Vitals Monitoring
- Patient Discharges
- Cesarean Section Preparation
- Labor and Delivery Support
- Infant CPR Certified
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Georgia, License Number: RN253220
- Registered Nurse in Florida, License Number: RN9419599
- APRN-CNM in Florida, License Number: APRN11009733
- Licensed Certified Nurse Midwife, Certification Number: CNM06559
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - 2024 to 06/2026
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification - 2022 to 10/2024
- AWOHNN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Certified
Affiliations
Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2017 to Current
Timeline
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nurse Midwife
First Coast Midwifery Services
04.2022 - 05.2023
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
07.2018 - 01.2020
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
10.2017 - 07.2018
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2017
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Nurse Midwifery
Frontier Nursing University
Master of Science - Nurse Midwifery
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career College
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