Brianna S. Priode
Newport News,VA
Summary
Competent and compassionate Emergency Room/Trauma Nurse offering 3+ years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Proven expertise in rapid assessment, triage, and management of ER and trauma patients, ensuring optimal outcomes through evidence-based practices. Strong collaborator with multidisciplinary teams, dedicated to patient advocacy and education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room/Registered Nurse, Trauma Center
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
08.2021 - Current
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Worked as a Charge Nurse and served as a mentor within the department.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Responded quickly to codes and traumas, coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Participated and accurately charted and recover patients from procedural moderate sedation
- Assisted in trauma resuscitation, coordinating with the entire trauma team to stabilize and care for critical trauma patients.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in trauma resuscitation and stabilization of patients with life threatening injuries.
- Provided emergency medical services, including triage, resuscitation, stabilization and transport of critically ill or injured patients.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions by observing patient's response to treatment.
Emergency Room Technician
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
Server
Ruby Tuesday
Gloucester, VA
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Engaged with customers to make to build rapport and ensure the quality of their experience.
- Trained brand new bartenders on drink preparation and knowledge as well as the aspect of customer service.
Supervisory Emergency Room Healthcare Specialist
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, Texas
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Supervised and trained 5 personnel to ensure their safety and welfare as well as that of our patients.
- Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests and conscious sedations to ensure timely and appropriate treatment.
- Provided basic medical care such as EKGs, IVs, blood draws, wound care, and connecting telemetry equipment to patients.
- Conducted patient assessments collecting patient health history, chief and immediate medical complaints, medication history and vitals such as blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, glucose, as well as height and weight per protocol.
- Evaluated patients for emergency medical conditions, ordering the most appropriate diagnostic studies and performing a range of treatment procedures under the direction of a supervising physician.
- Assisted in responding to behavioral and psychiatric patients, conducting one-on-one observations to maintain order and gather additional health information.
Pediatric Healthcare Specialist
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, Texas
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Served as clinic manager overseeing and maintaining the operation of 4 providers and 6 nurses in the clinical environment
- Administered and trained multiple personnel on childhood vaccine scheduling and administration
- Screened and provided PreProvider care to children under 15
- Tracked testing to gather results and report findings to physicians and nursing staff in order to facilitate timely and accurate patient care to include documentation, assessment, diagnostics, and procedures
- Performed triage duties as assigned and per local protocol
Family Medicine Healthcare Specialist
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, Texas
04.2013 - 01.2015
- Supervised and trained 2 personnel in the proper procedure for administering adult immunizations
- Implemented new supply system in the clinical setting to ensure necessary items stayed stocked at all times
- Responsible for inventories and reordering of all medical supplies
- Provided medical care of patients including quick casualty care of those wounded in the workplace, medical examinations; applied and removed surgical, wound and skin dressings; collects and prepares specimens for analysis; determines requirements for and administers emergency medical treatment
- Maintained clinical records per standard operating procedures; charted patient information using SOAP format
- Ensured materials, equipment, and drug supplies were always available and secure; conducted inventory, cleaned and restock patient care areas
- Prepared both examination rooms for patient assessments and diagnostic testing; supported patient care providers during examinations, procedures, treatments, and testing
- Ensured a clean and organized work area along with sterilized supplies; managed disposal of contaminated and hazardous material equipment
- Set up medical equipment including x – ray and EKG (electrocardiogram) machines, administering routine diagnostic tests
Assistant Rowing Coach
Gloucester Rowing Association
Gloucester, VA
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Educated brand new rowers in land and water safety in addition to teamwork and sportsmanship
- Taught rowing technique to novice level rowers while also maintaining the safety of all 15 students while on the water
- Along with other coaches helped foster team dynamics with the goal of camaraderie and excellence at every level of the team.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA05.2021
Skills
- Critical Care Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Care Coordination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Oversight
- Crisis Management
- Decision Making
- Clear Patient Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
Certifications
- RN- Registered Nurse
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- ENPC
- TNCC
- Hazmat Level I Certified
- TCCC
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
07.2023 - 02.2024
Emergency Room/Registered Nurse, Trauma Center
Riverside Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Riverside Regional Medical Center
05.2020 - 08.2021
Server
Ruby Tuesday
05.2017 - 05.2020
Supervisory Emergency Room Healthcare Specialist
U.S. Army
11.2015 - 05.2017
Pediatric Healthcare Specialist
U.S. Army
01.2015 - 11.2015
Family Medicine Healthcare Specialist
U.S. Army
04.2013 - 01.2015
Assistant Rowing Coach
Gloucester Rowing Association
09.2012 - 04.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College