Bruna Sarkisian
11900 SW 32nd Lane Gainesville,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate ICU nurse for about 11 years at a level 1 trauma center - UF Health. Holding unique experiences such as the privilege to be part of a COVID crisis response team deployed in Texas. Adept in providing appropriate care for patients with a wide variety of complex medical needs. Flexible quick learner who adapts easily to new situations, and continually strives to expands professional knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
07.2013 - Current
- Provided RN duties for critically ill trauma, orthopedic, vascular, neurosurgery, urology, liver and burn patients.
- Responsible for treating 1-2 critically ill patients presenting with conditions such as sepsis, shock, bowel obstruction, traumatic brain injury, ARDS, GI bleed, COPD, renal and liver failure, and complex comorbidities. The surgical population includes patients who are status post-surgical procedures including exploratory laparotomy, small bowel resections, partial and total colectomy, wound debridement for necrotizing fasciitis, ostomy and fistula takedowns, ortho oncology large tumor resections, neurological and orthopedic trauma, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, vascular bypass surgery, limb ischemia, and arterial/venous dissection and spinal surgeries.
- Provided trauma specific care such as stabilizing critical patients, performing mass transfusion and fluid resuscitation, titrating critical drips by interpretation of non-invasive and invasive hemodynamic monitoring values, Continuous Renal replacement therapy - CRRT, wound dressings and wound vac.
- Assisted providers with intubation, line insertions, chest tubes, ortho procedures, external ventricular drain and ICP monitoring placement.
- Provided palliative care and comfort measures during end of life.
- Received comprehensive cross-training in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) department Nov 2023.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care, pain management and monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Krucial Staffing
Dallas, TX in 2021. Duration: 3 Months
- Provided inpatient nursing care to intensive care patients receiving treatment on COVID-19 units.
- Implementation of proning protocol in patients with Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
- Adaptation to new facility protocols paired with split-second decision-making skills ensured continuity in care.
- Managed mechanically ventilated patients as well as management of paralytics, sedation and vasoactive medications.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Acute Care
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL12.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05.2013
Skills
- Excellent teamwork
- Leadership skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Precepting new nurses
- Ability to evaluate patients as their condition changes
- Caring and assertive during difficult situations
- Epic Chart System
Certification
Multistate RN license: RN9363042
CCRN
BLS
ACLS
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
UF Health Shands Hospital
07.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Krucial Staffing
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Acute Care
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College