BRIANNA TIANO
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UPMC Children's Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and care planning. Proven leadership in emergency care and surgical collaboration, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and fostering team building, I effectively educate families, ensuring compliance and comfort during critical situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
AHN Forbes Hospital
06.2025 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in fast-paced emergency environment.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes accurately, ensuring timely responses to patient needs.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Administered medications, treatments, and vaccines according to prescription, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Instructed patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving understanding and adherence.
- Supported patients and families in navigating challenging situations, enhancing comfort and encouraging recovery.
Clinician of Addiction Medicine
UPMC McKeesport
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Specializing in Addiction Medicine (Detox and Rehab); assessing using WAS and/or COW protocol
- Monitored overall patient status and daily care plans, completed daily leadership rounds addressing issues and complaints, participated in morning treatment team meetings, maintained competencies and up-to-date practices in patient care, attended daily staffing and capacity meetings, liaised between patients and disciplines, assisted Unit Director with licensing and ensured unit and staff-level certifications were current, provided direct nursing care for complex patients during staffing shortages, reviewed patient referrals, educated staff on clinical issues, coordinated admissions and discharges with the treatment team, and role-modeled a positive approach to support staff growth and development.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine treatment needs and care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management strategies.
Senior Professional Staff Nurse (6a)
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Specializing in Orthopedics, Neurology, Neurosurgeries, and Traumas
- Facilitated open dialogue between families and interprofessional teams, demonstrating time management skills throughout shifts, assessed and incorporated timely interventions in acutely ill patients, provided direct patient care and determined plan of care, administered medications via oral, IV, IM, SQ, or central lines, performed neurovascular checks and neurologic assessments on patients every 4 hours, stabilized orthopedic patients with transfers and ambulation, documented per hospital policy, managed seizure control, cared for external ventricular and lumbar drains, managed nerve blocks and patient-controlled analgesics, performed pin care, precepted new nurses, and prepared education regarding daily plans of care or discharge.
- Oversaw nursing staff on assigned shifts to ensure quality patient care.
- Guided student nurses and new nurses through clinical practice to enhance their skills.
Registered Nurse (RN)-Operating Room
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to streamline surgical procedures and enhance patient outcomes.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment prior to procedures.
- Assisted surgical team in donning sterile gowns, gloves, and masks to maintain a sterile environment.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, and behaviors to assess patient conditions and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, ensuring understanding of wound care and medication management.
Student Preceptorship
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with registered nurse to develop nursing skills in a clinical setting.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in patient care and routine medical procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling for patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Penn State
Altoona, PA12-2020
Bachelor's of Science - Child Development and Family Studies
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV08-2017
Diploma -
Notre Dame High School
Lawrenceville, NJ05-2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient care planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- IV therapy management
- Emergency care
- Surgical collaboration
- Patient discharging
- Documenting vitals
- Health education
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team building
- Leadership skills
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Completion of Nurse Residency Program, 2022
- Surgical Site Infection Committee, 2023-2025
- Moral Committee, 2022-2024
- TNCC, 2025-current
- Daisy Nominations, 2022 (x2), 2023, 2024, 2026 (x2)
- PALS and Trauma Certified, 2022-current
- CPR and AED certified through BLS, until 2028
- New Mom Educator of Alpha Omicron Pi, 2016 Academic School year
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AHN Forbes Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Clinician of Addiction Medicine
UPMC McKeesport
10.2024 - 07.2025
Senior Professional Staff Nurse (6a)
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
08.2021 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse (RN)-Operating Room
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
02.2021 - 08.2022
Student Preceptorship
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
08.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Penn State
Bachelor's of Science - Child Development and Family Studies
West Virginia University
Diploma -
Notre Dame High School