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Carrie Brayden

Parkville,MD

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care and treatment. Proven ability to conduct rapid and precise assessments while maintaining composure in high-pressure environments. Strong collaborator with physicians, fostering effective working relationships. Currently serving as permanent charge nurse in a high-volume endoscopy unit since 2021, managing diverse patient needs.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

MedStar Health
Baltimore, MD
01.2000 - Current
  • Performed endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP and other therapeutic interventions.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care delivery throughout the procedure.
  • Utilized specialized tools such as forceps or snares to remove tissue samples or lesions from within the body cavity safely.
  • Communicated effectively with both medical staff members as well as family members involved in the care of a particular patient.
  • Provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
  • Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
  • Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
  • Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
  • In addition to endoscopy since 2014, I have worked in Pre-admission testing, Preop/PACU, Telemetry, IMC, and ICU.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Villa Julie College
Stevenson, MD
05-2002

High School Diploma -

Parkville High School
Parkville, MD
05-1997

Skills

  • Excellent communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organization and time management
  • Problem resolution
  • Endoscopic procedures
  • Critical care
  • Patient assessment
  • Medical documentation
  • Staff management

Certification

  • Maryland nursing license
  • ACLS
  • BLS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

MedStar Health
01.2000 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Villa Julie College

High School Diploma -

Parkville High School

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