Halden Brubaker
Alexandria,VA
Summary
A hardworking and dedicated RN experienced with advanced cardiovascular care and critical patient management. Utilizes comprehensive clinical knowledge to deliver high-quality nursing care in intensive care settings. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to rapidly changing medical situations. Reliable in delivering high-quality care, with focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - CVICU
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Falls Church, VA
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered direct care to critically ill patients in a 23 bed CVICU at a top ranked Virginia hospital.
- Demonstrated proficiency in monitoring and assessing patients in the immediate post-operative period following a variety of cardiac surgery procedures, including heart and lung transplants.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters.
- Provided 1:1 care for high acuity patients on a variety of devices and treatments, including VA/VV ECMO, IABP, CRRT, LVAD, RVAD, Impella, and lumbar drains.
- Served as a preceptor for new and experienced hires in the CVICU setting, facilitating hands-on learning experiences tailored to each student's needs.
Registered Nurse - ICU/CCU
Flexcare Staffing
Clinton, MD
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Deliver bedside care to patients on a busy 18 bed ICU/CCU unit for post-surgical and medical patients.
- Provided direct patient care for critically ill patients with a variety of medical conditions, including septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and acute respiratory failure.
Registered Nurse - ICU
Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick, MD
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Delivered bedside care to patients on a busy 22 bed ICU for post surgical and medical patients.
- RRT-QC RN role- rapid response nurse responsible for responding to inpatient emergencies and codes, coordinating with hospitalist and intensivists to meet patient needs, acting as a resource for staff RN's, and performing daily audits on restraint use and documentation and ensuring compliance with facility policy.
- Served as primary preceptor for new grad hires and travel agency hires.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2024
Associates Degree - Nursing
Frederick Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Journalism
Coastal Carolina University
Skills
- Task prioritization
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Vasoactive medication administration
- Ultrasound-guided IV placement proficiency
- Sedation management
Certification
- CCRN, AACN - 10/01/2023
- BLS, AHA - 03/30/2026
- ACLS, AHA - 03/30/2026
- NIHSS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse - CVICU
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - ICU/CCU
Flexcare Staffing
12.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse - ICU
Frederick Health Hospital
06.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Journalism
Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Frederick Community College