Gracie Sharpe Brown
Augusta,GA
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive peri-operative experience in cardiovascular, general, and labor and delivery surgery. Supports safe patient care through assessment, medication administration, sterile technique, accurate documentation, and patient/family education, while also precepting nurses, residents, and students and serving in charge and coordinator roles.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED TRAVEL NURSE
ONESTAFF MEDICAL
Omaha, NE
08.2025 - Current
- Perform circulation and critical care nursing duties immediately before, during and after cardiovascular and/or general surgery. Conducted physical assessments, obtained vital signs, and provided comfort measures. Administered medications, obtained laboratory specimens, initiated IVs, and completed physicians' orders to ensure therapeutic outcomes. Maintain patient safety at all times, transport patients to and from surgical suites, ensure consent forms are accurate, assist anesthesia team with intubation as needed, perform surgical "time out," direct surgical team in positioning patient, operate and troubleshoot equipment used during surgery. Accurately document all patient care. Open supplies using sterile technique and maintain sterility of surgical field. Perform duties of surgical technician for minor general/abdominal surgical procedures. Educated and supervised surgical residents and medical students on surgical processes to enhance their clinical skills and understanding. Precept/orient novice nurses, new hires, surgical residents and medical students. Coordinated operating room desk functions and served as charge nurse to support surgical team operations and patient care.
- Delivered bedside care for Onestaff Medical travel assignments
- Reviewed patient charts and updated nursing documentation
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses
REGISTERED TRAVEL NURSE
Emory St. Joseph Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Perform circulation and critical care nursing duties immediately before, during and after cardiovascular and/or general surgery. Performed physical assessments, obtained vital signs, and provided comfort measures. Administer medications, obtain laboratory specimens, initiate IVs and complete other physicians' orders as directed and found to be therapeutic. Maintain patient safety at all times, transport patients to and from surgical suites, ensure consent forms are accurate, assist anesthesia team with intubation as needed, perform surgical "time out," direct surgical team in positioning patient, operate and troubleshoot equipment used during surgery. Accurately document all patient care. Open supplies using sterile technique and maintain sterility of surgical field. Perform duties of surgical technician for minor general/abdominal surgical procedures. Educate and supervise surgical residents and medical students on various aspects of the surgical process. Precept/orient novice nurses, new hires, surgical residents and medical students. Function as operating room desk coordinator and/or service/charge nurse as needed.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care across multiple medical facilities, ensuring effective staffing assignments in collaboration with partner facilities.
- Monitored vital signs and documented assessments in nursing records, enhancing continuity of care.
- Administered medications and treatments promptly according to care plans and facility protocols, ensuring patient safety and adherence to best practices.
REGISTERED TRAVEL NURSE
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Delivered bedside care for ONESTAFF MEDICAL travel nursing assignments.
- Administered medications and monitored reactions during shifts.
- Performed patient assessments and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Executed circulation duties during surgeries and critical care nursing duties immediately before, during and after cardiovascular and/or general surgery. Conducted physical assessments, obtained vital signs, and provided comfort measures. Administer medications, obtain laboratory specimens, initiate IVs and complete other physicians' orders as directed and found to be therapeutic. Maintain patient safety at all times, transport patients to and from surgical suites, ensure consent forms are accurate, assist anesthesia team with intubation as needed, perform surgical "time out," direct surgical team in positioning patient, operate and troubleshoot equipment used during surgery. Accurately document all patient care. Open supplies using sterile technique and maintain sterility of surgical field. Perform duties of surgical technician for minor general/abdominal surgical procedures. Educated and supervised surgical residents and medical students on surgical processes, enhancing their practical knowledge and skills in a clinical setting. Precept/orient novice nurses, new hires, surgical residents and medical students. Coordinated operating room desk activities and served as charge nurse as needed, overseeing patient flow and staff assignments to maintain efficient surgical operations.
REGISTERED TRAVEL NURSE
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Delivered direct patient care during travel assignments through staffing agency placements.
- Performed circulation and critical care nursing duties before, during, and after cardiovascular and general surgeries to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. Performed physical assessments, obtained vital signs, and provided comfort measures. Administer medications, obtain laboratory specimens, initiate IVs and complete other physicians' orders as directed and found to be therapeutic. Maintain patient safety at all times, transport patients to and from surgical suites, ensure consent forms are accurate, assist anesthesia team with intubation as needed, perform surgical "time out," direct surgical team in positioning patient, operate and troubleshoot equipment used during surgery. Accurately document all patient care. Open supplies using sterile technique and maintain sterility of surgical field. Perform duties of surgical technician for minor general/abdominal surgical procedures. Educated and supervised surgical residents and medical students on surgical processes, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge. Precept/orient novice nurses, new hires, surgical residents and medical students. Coordinated operating room desk activities and served as charge nurse to streamline workflow and support surgical teams.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in clinical records.
- Administered medications following physician orders and facility protocols.
Staff Nurse 2
PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Augusta, GA
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Executed circulation and critical care nursing duties before, during, and after caesarean sections and gynecological surgeries, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes in the labor and delivery operating room.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions, adhering to hospital protocols to maintain high standards of care.
- Provided comprehensive bedside nursing care in Piedmont University Hospital patient units, focusing on patient comfort and recovery.
- Documented assessments and care plans in electronic health records.
Weekend Operating Room Core Desk Coordinator/Senior Staff Nurse
WELLSTAR MCG HOSPITAL
Augusta, GA
05.2007 - 03.2019
- Executed circulation and critical care nursing duties before, during, and after surgery. Conducted physical assessments, obtained vital signs, and provided comfort measures. Administered medications, obtained laboratory specimens, initiated IVs, and completed physicians' orders. Ensured patient safety, transported patients to and from surgical suites, verified consent forms, performed surgical "time out," directed surgical team in patient positioning, operated and troubleshot surgical equipment, accurately documented all patient care, and maintained sterility of surgical field while performing surgical technician duties for minor general/abdominal procedures.
- Coordinated surgery schedule, ensuring correct case order and staffing assignments while preparing patients, surgeons, and necessary equipment/supplies/vendors for surgical procedures. Entered add-on procedures into surgery schedule and facilitated lunch reliefs. Prepared OR suite for imminent cases, assessing patients with emergency room physicians and surgeons to determine the need for emergent surgery and specify procedure type while circulating emergency/level one and cardiovascular/general surgeries.
- Guided and oversaw surgical residents and medical students, enhancing their understanding of surgical procedures. Precepted and oriented novice nurses and new hires while serving as a resource and support team leader to supervised nurses. Coached and counseled staff, delegating tasks appropriately.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree - Nursing
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
Downers Grove, IL01-2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
AIKEN, SC05-2007
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
STATESBORO, GA01-1991
Skills
- Registered Nurse, licensed in GA and SC
- Peri-Operative Nursing
- Surgery Coordinator/Charge Nurse/Shift Supervisor/Team Leader
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Patient Safety & Advocacy
- Patient/Family/Resident/Student Education
- Quality
- Continuity of Care
- AORN and JCAHO Standards/ Compliance
- Critical Thinking
Awards/Affiliations
Georgia Board of Nursing 2014 Spirit of Nursing recipient., Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society member., Student Nurses Association, founding Vice-President of Aiken Technical College chapter., United States Achievement Academy National Collegiate Award., Aiken Technical College Foundation Carrie Haller Memorial Nursing Scholarship.
Timeline
REGISTERED TRAVEL NURSE
ONESTAFF MEDICAL
08.2025 - Current
REGISTERED TRAVEL NURSE
Emory St. Joseph Hospital
01.2025 - 07.2025
REGISTERED TRAVEL NURSE
Emory University Hospital
11.2022 - 06.2024
REGISTERED TRAVEL NURSE
Emory University Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022
Staff Nurse 2
PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
07.2019 - 11.2021
Weekend Operating Room Core Desk Coordinator/Senior Staff Nurse
WELLSTAR MCG HOSPITAL
05.2007 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree - Nursing
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
Associate Degree - Nursing
AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY