Brianna Sharpe
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Seasoned NICU Registered Nurse with a robust background in neonatal care, notably at Children’s Hospital of Atlanta. Excelled in ventilator management and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly enhancing patient care outcomes. Demonstrates surgical expertise and a compassionate approach to family support, ensuring high-quality, empathetic care for high-risk infants.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
09.2024 - Current
- Provided direct bedside nursing care for high risk infants including those requiring advanced life support measures.
- Participated in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for neonates.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Identified potential complications from surgeries or procedures performed on premature infants.
- Monitored ventilator settings, oxygen saturation levels and other respiratory equipment.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decisions and improve patient care outcomes.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Engaged in empathetic communication with families, providing emotional support and updates on neonate progress.
Agency Registered Nurse, NICU
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Sandy Springs, GA
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided direct bedside nursing care for high risk infants including those requiring advanced life support measures.
- Participated in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for neonates.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Monitored ventilator settings, oxygen saturation levels and other respiratory equipment.
- Identified potential complications from surgeries or procedures performed on premature infants.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decisions and improve patient care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Phoebe Putney Memorial
Albany, GA
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided direct bedside nursing care for high risk infants including those requiring advanced life support measures.
- Participated in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for neonates.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Monitored ventilator settings, oxygen saturation levels and other respiratory equipment.
- Identified potential complications from surgeries or procedures performed on premature infants.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decisions and improve patient care outcomes.
Surgical Technologist
Dixon Eye Care
Albany, GA
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Education
RN-BSN -
Albany State University
05.2022
ADN -
Albany State University
12.2020
Skills
- Neonatal medication administration
- Ventilator management
- Premature infant care
- Cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Central line care
- Blood transfusion
- Developmental care
- Sterile technique
- Patient positioning
- Operating room safety
- Quality improvement
- Surgical expertise
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association, 09/2022-2025
- NRP, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 02/2023-2025
References
Available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NICU Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital of Atlanta
09.2024 - Current
Agency Registered Nurse, NICU
Northside Hospital Atlanta
05.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, NICU
Phoebe Putney Memorial
02.2021 - 08.2023
Surgical Technologist
Dixon Eye Care
01.2017 - 12.2019
RN-BSN -
Albany State University
ADN -
Albany State University
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