BRIEANNA WASHBURN
Florence,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Leader Adolescent Behavioral Health
Valleywise Health
2023.02 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged open communication and personal growth.
- Assisted in crisis intervention efforts, successfully deescalating high-risk situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans that addressed patients'' behavioral health needs holistically.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
Advance Clinical Nurse
Valleywise Health
2021.07 - 2023.02
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Used Software to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Charge Registered Nurse, MOSU
Steward Health Care - Florence Hospital
2019.06 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering, antiarrhythmic drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Valleywise Health Specialty Clinic - SMI Clinic
2020.12 - 2021.02
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Administer and manage court ordered long-acting behavioral health injections.
- Obtain prior authorizations from insurance for SMI treatment.
- Coordinate discharge planning with inpatient hospitals for outpatient treatment.
- Evaluated healthcare and behavioral health needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Traveled to patients' homes to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Participate in team building and quality improvement activities.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical COVID Contract
Travel Nurses Across America, Yuma Regional Medical Center
2020.07 - 2020.08
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Corrections
Maxim Staffing - Gila County Jail
2019.10 - 2020.04
- Coordinate mental health treatment with SMI clinics for patients getting out of jail.
- Preformed triage on patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients about common mental health, substance abuse disorders, and medical conditions to facilitate understanding of treatment options in and out of jail.
Registered Nurse, Corrections
Arizona Department Of Corrections
2017.06 - 2019.09
- Respond, assess, and determine treatment plan for emergency situations.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff.
- Conduct telehealth appointments and determine needs for provider visits.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Registered Nurse, Corrections
Idaho Department Of Corrections
2017.10 - 2018.10
- Respond, assess, and determine treatment plan for emergency situations.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff.
- Conduct nurse appointments and determine needs for provider visits.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
St. Luke's Meridian
2018.01 - 2018.08
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering and monitoring antiarrhythmic drugs, thrombolytic therapy, titrating, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2017
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Triaging
- Insurance Knowledge
- Prior Authorizations
- Patient Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- SBAR communication
- Patient education
- Preventative health
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Multistate Arizona , RN208273- EXP. Apr. 2027
- BLS, American Heart Association - EXP. Dec. 31, 2024
- NIHSS, American Heart Association - Rec. Mar. 2020
EMR/Software Experience
- EPIC
- Cerner
- Meditech
- CorEMR
- Eomis
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
Timeline
RN Leader Adolescent Behavioral Health
Valleywise Health
2023.02 - Current
Advance Clinical Nurse
Valleywise Health
2021.07 - 2023.02
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Valleywise Health Specialty Clinic - SMI Clinic
2020.12 - 2021.02
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical COVID Contract
Travel Nurses Across America, Yuma Regional Medical Center
2020.07 - 2020.08
Registered Nurse, Corrections
Maxim Staffing - Gila County Jail
2019.10 - 2020.04
Charge Registered Nurse, MOSU
Steward Health Care - Florence Hospital
2019.06 - Current
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
St. Luke's Meridian
2018.01 - 2018.08
Registered Nurse, Corrections
Idaho Department Of Corrections
2017.10 - 2018.10
Registered Nurse, Corrections
Arizona Department Of Corrections
2017.06 - 2019.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
- Registered Nurse, Multistate Arizona , RN208273- EXP. Apr. 2027
- BLS, American Heart Association - EXP. Dec. 31, 2024
- NIHSS, American Heart Association - Rec. Mar. 2020
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