Carlen Brown
CVICU Nurse/PMHNP Student
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Adaptable nursing professional with a background as an Army flight medic and Critical Care Nurse. Experienced in delivering high-quality patient care while traveling to various facilities. Skilled at working within established systems to exceed care standards and optimize patient outcomes. Demonstrated clinical expertise and sound judgment. Capable of seamlessly managing routine patient loads and handling emergency situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Travel RN CVICU
Stanford Hospital -Level 1 Trauma
12.2023 - Current
- Supported facility needs by working flexible schedule and contributing to multiple units
- Educated patients and family members on changing conditions and upcoming treatments
- Intervened in crisis situations, employing nursing standards and protocols to handle different issues
- Monitored and maintained function of ventilators and medication pumps
- Documented patient information with EPIC charting system
- Assessed patients' health status and provided appropriate nursing care during travel assignments.
Travel RN Trauma ICU
Providence Sacred Heart - Level 2 Trauma
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Educated patients and family members on changing conditions and upcoming treatments
- Documented patient information with EPIC charting system
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, clinical outcomes, and overall satisfaction levels
- Responded quickly to emergency situations while maintaining calm demeanor under pressure
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential complications or adverse reactions related to medication administration or therapeutic interventions.
Travel RN ICU
Billings Clinic Hospital - Level 2 Trauma
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system
- Managed patient flows for unit, handling admissions and processing discharge paperwork
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health
- Dressed, cleaned and redressed wounds for optimum healing
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team
- Documented patient information with CERNER charting system.
Staff Nurse CVICU
Methodist Hospital Main Campus - Level 1 Trauma
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Supported development of students, new staff and colleagues
- Gained Super user for CARDIOSAV IABP, impella, VAD, and ECMO specialist while on the unit
- Developed professional relationships with health care team, patients and families
- Delivered timely defibrillation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other life-saving care to patients
- Coordinated continuum of care across multiple healthcare settings
- Formulated daily goals and care plans for all patients, including heart transplant patients
- Researched articles related to clinical specialty and discussed opportunities for quality improvement and patients' plans of care
- Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of sepsis or shock and instituted appropriate interventions
- Prioritized care for critically-ill patients, balancing emerging needs against core requirements
- Identified abnormal respiratory patterns and breathing sounds with regular pulmonary assessments
- Documented patient information with Meditech charting system.
Staff RN Neuro/Trauma ICU
Flowers Hospital- Level 3 Trauma
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Used research and evidence-based practices to support improvement in clinical care
- Implemented NIHSS and constant monitoring of Neuro/trauma patients
- Safe and competent maintenance of patients who have ICP monitors, external ventricular drains, lumbar drains
- Implemented care plans according to patient needs and priorities
- Examined health care reports and records to determine accuracy of patient information
- Documented patient information with CERNER charting system.
Army Flight Medic
U.S. Army
04.2010 - 04.2018
- Deployment during OEF to provide competent emergency care to the critically injured
- Air medal recipient for support during combat
- Provided emotional support to distressed patients during times of crisis or injury
- Trained new medics in proper procedures and protocols for patient care
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary
- Administered first aid to injured individuals on site.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing -
University of Texas, Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2024
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing -
Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL12.2018
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 08.2025 - Current
Skills
- Trauma Nursing
- CVICU trained
- Reliability
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- TNCC
- Cardiac Device experience IABP
- Impella
- ECMO
- VAD
- Cardiac Care
- Nursing Documentation
- Intensive Care Unit
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Patient Assessments
- Cardiac monitoring
- Family Education
- Compassionate and Caring
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
Affiliations
- AACN
- CANP
Certification
BLS
ACLS
TNCC
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
Walden University
08.2025 - Current
Travel RN CVICU
Stanford Hospital -Level 1 Trauma
12.2023 - Current
Travel RN Trauma ICU
Providence Sacred Heart - Level 2 Trauma
06.2023 - 12.2023
Travel RN ICU
Billings Clinic Hospital - Level 2 Trauma
11.2022 - 03.2023
Staff Nurse CVICU
Methodist Hospital Main Campus - Level 1 Trauma
01.2020 - 09.2022
Staff RN Neuro/Trauma ICU
Flowers Hospital- Level 3 Trauma
01.2019 - 01.2020
Army Flight Medic
U.S. Army
04.2010 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing -
University of Texas, Arlington
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing -
Wallace Community College