Brianna A. Walker
MSN, RN
Berlin,PA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in nursing education and comprehensive patient care. Fosters collaborative learning environments to enhance student success. Skilled in problem-solving and communication, committed to advancing organizational goals and embracing new challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Instructor
Mount Aloysius College
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing curricula to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated clinical simulations, promoting critical thinking and hands-on experience in patient care.
- Mentored nursing students, fostering professional growth and academic success through personalized guidance.
- Collaborated with faculty to refine assessment methods and ensure curriculum alignment with accreditation standards.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on a variety of subjects.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
UPMC Somerset
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients during diagnostic, therapeutic, or emergency procedures, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Enhanced patient experience by promptly addressing concerns and delivering compassionate care throughout their stay.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by addressing concerns promptly and providing compassionate care throughout their stay.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during cardiac catheterization procedures.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Mount Aloysius College
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Facilitated clinical rotations by delivering targeted instruction, enhancing student understanding and application of nursing concepts.
- Demonstrated professionalism, ethical behavior, and effective communication skills to serve as a role model for nursing students.
- Assessed student knowledge and skills through comprehensive evaluations, guiding individualized learning plans for improvement.
- Guided nursing students through mentorship, promoting critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills essential for patient care.
Quality and Compliance Coordinator
UPMC Home Healthcare Of Central PA
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Educated employees through compliance training programs and periodic communications to reinforce knowledge of compliant work practices.
- Promoted compliance by advising management on actions to follow government regulations.
- Educated employees by conducting compliance training programs and issuing periodic communications to refresh knowledge of compliant work practices.
- Gathered, organized, and evaluated data to assess current operations and identify areas for compliance improvement.
- Provided support and guidance to clinical team members on various projects.
Clinical Coordinator
UPMC Somerset Home Health
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through targeted education, evaluation, performance management, and competency improvement.
- Managed continuous case oversight for patients to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Oversaw quality assurance programs that enhanced care performance and ensured adherence to superior care standards.
- Implemented healthcare program focused on professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching, and patient satisfaction to improve patient outcomes.
Case manager
UPMC Somerset Home Health
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Identified care needs of 20 individual patients and coordinated responses aligned with physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Identified care needs of up to 20 individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Enhanced referral satisfaction through excellent service and by fostering meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Demonstrated effective time management while coordinating patient care.
Telemetry Unit RN
Somerset Community Hospital
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Delivered quality care to diverse populations, overseeing patient admissions and unit workflow to ensure a smooth operation.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to plan and implement treatment strategies, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and managing chronic conditions, fostering patient recovery.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, Pa05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, Pa05.2014
Skills
Curriculum development
Teaching strategies
Patient communication
Clinical expertise
Clinical expertise
Case management
Electronic health records
Computer competencies in Microsoft Word, Power point, and various EMRs
Data presentation skills
Document review and auditing
Case management
Additional Information
Certifications
CPR (BLS)
Certified Brisk AI Professional Level 2
Elsevier Certified Expert
Certified Personal Trainer - NASM
Certified Nutrition Coach - NASM
Computer Proficiencies
Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Google Applications - Slides, Sheets, Docs
EMRs - NetSmart, NetHealth, McKesson
Educational Platforms - Brightspace, Canvas
Timeline
Nursing Instructor
Mount Aloysius College
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
UPMC Somerset
11.2023 - 05.2025
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Mount Aloysius College
08.2023 - 07.2024
Quality and Compliance Coordinator
UPMC Home Healthcare Of Central PA
08.2022 - 11.2023
Clinical Coordinator
UPMC Somerset Home Health
09.2019 - 07.2022
Case manager
UPMC Somerset Home Health
09.2017 - 09.2019
Telemetry Unit RN
Somerset Community Hospital
05.2014 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing