BRIANNA WARD
Starke
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in school nursing and acute care settings, providing patient-centered care across diverse populations. Skilled in health assessment, patient education, care coordination, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote positive health outcomes. Strong ability to adapt in fast-paced environments while maintaining professionalism, safety, and compassionate care. Passionate about advancing clinical knowledge, advocating for patients, and continuing professional growth with future goals in advanced nursing practice and pediatric care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Registered Nurse
ATC Healthcare Services LLC
Jacksonville, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Assess and monitor students' health needs, particularly those with IEPs.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans for students with chronic conditions or medical fragility.
- Perform routine procedures.
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid.
Registered Nurse
Orange Park Medical Center
Orange Park, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Implement evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Student Nurse Extern
Orange Park Medical Center
Orange Park, FL
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manners and communication.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation Center
Starke, FL
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Home Health Aide
Integrated Care Services
Gainesville, FL
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO12.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Orange Park, FL12.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Documentation and Charting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Care Plan Development
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
School Registered Nurse
ATC Healthcare Services LLC
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Orange Park Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
Orange Park Medical Center
12.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - 09.2023
Home Health Aide
Integrated Care Services
11.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College