Brian Chavez
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in diverse settings, specializing in patient-centered care and care plan development. Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care in alignment with physician directives. Committed to advancing nursing expertise with the goal of becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Critical Care Transport Nurse
Providence Swedish
Seattle, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Provided advanced life support during patient transport in critical situations.
- Collaborated with medical teams to ensure comprehensive patient care during transfers.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications as needed during transport.
- Assessed patient conditions and prepared reports for receiving facilities.
- Maintained equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for emergency situations.
- Managed airway devices and ventilator settings during transport procedures.
- Administered medications and fluids according to physician orders.
Pediatric Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Providence Swedish
Seattle, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Inserted and maintained central and peripheral vascular access devices.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess patient needs effectively.
- Educated patients on vascular access procedures and care instructions.
- Verified and documented patient information in electronic health records.
- Monitored patient responses during and after vascular access procedures.
PEDIATRIC FLOAT POOL REGISTERED NURSE
Providence Swedish Hospital
Seattle, WA
07.2024 - Current
- Acute Care Float Pool RN floating to NICU, PICU, ED and assisted with critical care transports.
- First responder to neonatal, and pediatric rapid response and code blues.
- Apart of the vascular access team for neonatal, pediatric and adult IV access.
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
MultiCare/Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
Tacoma, WA
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse.
- Head trauma and charge nurse in a level two trauma center.
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse at a level one trauma center.
- Assisted with the training of new graduates and new hires at the opening of a new emergency department.
- Developed strong communication skills for interacting with children and families in crisis situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive care plans that met the needs of each individual patient.
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE FLOAT POOL NURSE
Dallas children's
Dallas, TX
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Acute Care Float Pool - Float Pool Registered Nurse.
- Peds Step Down, Heme/Onc, Neuro, Tele, Transplant, Ortho, Med-Surg, Peds GI.
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- Provided critical care support across multiple departments, ensuring patient safety and quality of care.
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay
San Francisco, CA
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Lead trauma and triage nurse at a level one trauma center.
- Pediatric Emergency Department
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Recognized potential medical emergencies quickly and responded appropriately by initiating life-saving interventions as needed.
- Lead charge and trauma nurse at a level one trauma center.
- Pediatric Emergency Department
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Pediatric Emergency Department - Pediatric Registered Nurse.
- Responded to medical emergencies quickly and appropriately by initiating life-saving interventions as needed.
- Level 1 Trauma Center
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Methodist Children's Hospital
San Antonio, TX
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Pediatric Emergency Department - Pediatric Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of pediatric emergency care and assessment techniques.
- Level 3 Trauma Center
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus
El Paso, TX
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Pediatric Emergency Department - Pediatric Registered Nurse.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive care plans that met the needs of each individual patient.
- Level 4 Trauma Center
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus
El Paso, TX
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Emergency Department - Pediatric Registered Nurse.
- Assisted in the training of new nurses on pediatric emergency room protocols and procedures.
- Level 3 Trauma Center
NURSE, PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Seattle Children's
Seattle, WA
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Pediatric Registered Nurse.
- Performed advanced nursing skills such as intubations, chest tube insertions, removals and central line maintenance, management.
- Provided patient-centered care to pediatric intensive care unit patients and families.
- Level 2 Trauma Center
EMERGENCY ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
NYC Health + Hospitals / Elmhurst
Elmhurst, Queens
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Emergency Department - Registered Nurse.
- Worked 74 hours per week and front line during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 20:1 patient ratios and exhibited quick thinking and assessments on patients.
- Part of the FEMA contract team for COVID-19.
- Level 1 Trauma Center, Facility Bed Count: 545
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT REGISTERED NURSE
Valleywise Community Health Center
Phoenix, AZ
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated vital signs of neonatal patients in a level III NICU.
- Managed ventilator settings according to changing patient conditions or physician orders.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Pediatric Registered Nurse.
- Assisted in the training of new nurses on pediatric emergency room protocols and procedures.
- Performed physical assessments, collected patient data, administered medications, and monitored vital signs.
- Level 1 Trauma Center, Facility Pediatric Emergency Department
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX05.2027
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Arizona College-Mesa
12.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care
- EMR systems
- Emergency care
- Emergency response
- Procedure preparations
Certification
- Washington Registered Nurse License
- Arizona Registered Nurse License
Education
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Timeline
Pediatric Critical Care Transport Nurse
Providence Swedish
08.2024 - Current
Pediatric Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Providence Swedish
08.2024 - Current
PEDIATRIC FLOAT POOL REGISTERED NURSE
Providence Swedish Hospital
07.2024 - Current
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
MultiCare/Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
11.2023 - 07.2024
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Phoenix Children's Hospital
07.2023 - 11.2023
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE FLOAT POOL NURSE
Dallas children's
02.2023 - 10.2023
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay
12.2022 - 02.2023
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
University of Wisconsin
05.2022 - 08.2022
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Texas Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Methodist Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus
05.2021 - 08.2021
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus
10.2020 - 05.2021
NURSE, PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Seattle Children's
07.2020 - 10.2020
EMERGENCY ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
NYC Health + Hospitals / Elmhurst
04.2020 - 07.2020
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT REGISTERED NURSE
Valleywise Community Health Center
09.2019 - 04.2020
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Phoenix Children's Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Arizona College-Mesa
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas A&M Corpus Christi