Brianna Stauff
Registered Nurse
Ft. Meade ,MD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2042
2042
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Howard County Medical Center
Columbia, Maryland
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Nurse Extern
South Bay Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of over 10 patients per 12 hour shift, documenting information in Meditech.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens to prepare for laboratory testing.
- Supported nursing staff by identifying and reporting changes in patient condition and evaluating safety concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
AHC Clarksville Senior Living
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Biology
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KYBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD 05.2001 -
Skills
Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
Wound care
Patient management
Care planning
Medication and IV administration
Nursing staff leadership
Charge Nurse
Medication administration
Health screening
Skills
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Height and Weight Measurement
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
Medical Surgical Certification
Timeline
Medical Surgical Certification
10-2024
Registered Nurse
Howard County Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Nurse Extern
South Bay Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 02.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
AHC Clarksville Senior Living
05.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus
05.2001 -
ADN - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Biology
Hopkinsville Community College
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