Brooklyn Bates
Mayking,KY
Summary
Highly motivated critical care nurse with strong academic performance (3.8 GPA) and comprehensive experience in medical and surgical ICU environments. Proficient in ventilator management, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive infusion titration, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Demonstrated leadership as a preceptor and recognized for clinical excellence with multiple nursing awards. Committed to pursuing advanced practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and providing safe, evidence-based anesthesia care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse — Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Pikeville Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Deliver care to high-acuity patients with sepsis, ARDS, multi-organ failure, cardiopulmonary instability, complex metabolic disorders, and respiratory failure.
- Float to SICU to manage trauma, surgical, and post-operative patients requiring advanced monitoring and ventilatory support.
- Manage mechanical ventilation, including advanced modes; assist with airway management and sedation.
- Provide hemodynamic monitoring with arterial lines, CVP, non-invasive cardiac output systems, and continuous telemetry.
- Titrate vasoactive infusions: norepinephrine, epinephrine, vasopressin, phenylephrine, dobutamine, nicardipine, amiodarone, propofol, dexmedetomidine, fentanyl.
- Initiate, manage, and troubleshoot CRRT for hemodynamically unstable renal failure patients.
- Participate in rapid response and code team activities.
- Serve as a preceptor, training new ICU nurses and student nurses on critical care decision-making, safety, and evidence-based practice.
- Level II Trauma Center
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY05.2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
The University of Pikeville
Pikeville12.2023
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation & airway support
- Vasoactive medication titration
- CRRT management
- Sedation & analgesia administration
- Hemodynamic monitoring & interpretation
- Arterial line setup and maintenance
- Code blue & rapid response participation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking & crisis management
- Precepting & clinical education
Certification
- Registered Nurse — Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- CRRT Certification
- CCRN — In progress
- Member, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Vivian Day Award — University of Pikeville, Spirit of Nursing Award — University of Pikeville, Graduated top of ADN class, Dean’s List
Timeline
Registered Nurse — Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Pikeville Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
The University of Pikeville