Brisa Sullivan
Mcallen,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong track record in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination within high-pressure environments. Expertise in managing multiple tasks simultaneously while upholding high standards of patient care. Recognized for a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, committed to optimizing processes and enhancing team performance. Passionate about delivering exceptional healthcare services and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PREOP RN
DHR Health
04.2025 - Current
- Performed detailed assessments of patients, including review of medical history and allergies. Verified surgical sites and measured vital signs alongside weight and height. Ensured preoperative clearance from relevant specialists, including cardiology and pulmonology.
- Documented and confirmed informed consent prior to initiating procedures. Performed hygiene protocols, instructing patients on chlorhexidine prep showers. Accessed ports or started IV lines, verifying patency for procedure readiness. Eliminated foreign objects like jewelry, dentures, and hearing aids before procedures.
- Coordinated with anesthesiologists, lab, pharmacy, and scheduling units to streamline handoff processes. Executed surgical safety checklist to uphold safety standards. Provided detailed verbal reports to circulating RN to enhance operational efficiency.
PREOP RN
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Patient Assessment & Preparation: Review medical history, allergies, medications, and lab results. Measure vital signs, weight, height, and verify surgical site.
- Pre-Procedure Prep: Confirm preoperative clearance from specialists (e.g., cardiology, pulmonology). Ensure informed consent is signed and documented. Perform hygiene protocols (e.g., chlorhexidine prep, shower instructions). Start IV lines or access ports, remove foreign objects (jewelry, dentures, hearing aids).
- Coordination & Handoffs: Communicate with OR staff, anesthesiologists, lab, pharmacy, and scheduling units. Complete the surgical safety checklist and provide a comprehensive verbal report to the circulating RN. Maintain custody of time-sensitive items (e.g., donated tissue, implants). Liaise with anesthesiologists, surgeons, lab, pharmacy, and scheduling to ensure all pre-op requirements are met.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Healthcare Unlimited
08.2014 - 08.2023
- Identified and managed individual home care requirements by executing thorough assessments and analyzing documentation.
- Conducted physical evaluations and coordinated chronic disease management for home health patients.
- Guided and mentored patients transitioning from hospital rehabilitation facilities and various medical organizations to at-home treatment environments.
- Accurately documented treatment medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care. Participant in Healthcare Unlimited COVID Committee for preparation and administration of antibody intravenous infusion in patient residence and post-infusion evaluation.
- Assessed patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Abundant Health Care
03.2010 - 08.2014
- Determined and addressed individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising DON & medical doctor.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Home Health LVN
First Choice Home Health
09.2009 - 03.2013
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising DON & medical doctor.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Brownsville, TX11-2008
Certification in Nursing - Nursing
Texas State College
McAllen, TX09-2005
Skills
- Clinical assessment skills
- Strong communication skills
- Effective decision-making under pressure
- IV administration
- Wound management using vacuum therapy
- PICC/MID line care
- Suprapubic & Indwelling catheter care
Certification
- ACLS certification
- CPR Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PREOP RN
DHR Health
04.2025 - Current
PREOP RN
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
08.2023 - 04.2025
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Healthcare Unlimited
08.2014 - 08.2023
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Abundant Health Care
03.2010 - 08.2014
Home Health LVN
First Choice Home Health
09.2009 - 03.2013
Certification in Nursing - Nursing
Texas State College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Texas