JOHANNA BRIGGS

Compassionate and focused BSN graduate nurse with comprehensive clinical experience in emergency, critical care, maternity, pediatrics, and medical-surgical units. Skilled in patient assessments, IV insertion, medication administration, EKG performance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Completed 500+ hours of hands-on clinical rotations across high-acuity hospital settings, supporting diverse patient populations. Strong foundation in patient-centered care, communication, and care coordination developed through direct interaction with patients and families. Brings 10+ years of hospitality leadership experience, including staff supervision, high-pressure decision-making, and customer service excellence. Seeking to join a New Graduate Nurse Residency Program to apply clinical skills, leadership strengths, and service-driven mindset in a dynamic care environment.

• Nevada RN License Pending, NCLEX scheduled for September 2025
• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Active

All clinical experiences were completed under the supervision of licensed Registered Nurses as part of a pre-licensure BSN program.

Emergency Room Preceptorship, 140 hours

Henderson Hospital, Henderson, NV

May 2025 – Present

• Currently completing a senior nursing preceptorship in a 4:1 high-acuity Emergency Department, delivering direct patient care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Initiates IVs, collects lab specimens, administers medications, and performs EKGs within scope of practice while supporting emergency procedures such as wound closure, splinting, and code blue response. Participates in triage and obtains vital signs to assist with rapid assessments of trauma, cardiac, and stroke patients; observes advanced interventions including intubation and arterial line placement.

Critical Care Clinical Rotation, 48 hours

Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, NV

January 2025 – February 2025

• Delivered critical care in a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ICU setting by monitoring vital signs, interpreting cardiac telemetry, and performing neurological assessments; observed ventilator management, sedation protocols, vasoactive medication administration, and assisted with central/PICC line care. Supported infection control, wound care, and early mobility interventions while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team. Reinforced discharge planning and provided patient and family education on critical illness and recovery expectations.

Maternity Clinical Rotation, 48 hours

Mountain View Hospital, Las Vegas, NV

November 2024 – December 2024

• Supported labor and delivery care in a 1:4 maternity rotation by assisting with fetal heart rate monitoring, labor support, and observing vaginal and cesarean births. Conducted newborn assessments including APGAR scoring, fundal and lochia checks, and contributed to postpartum evaluations and recovery monitoring. Reinforced medication protocols such as oxytocin, RhoGAM, and pain management; provided perineal care, breastfeeding support, and patient education on newborn care, postpartum recovery, and early signs of postpartum depression.

Pediatric Clinical Rotation, 48 hours

Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, NV

September 2024 – October 2024

• Completed pediatric clinical rotation with exposure to Cardiac ICU (1:1), Med-Surg (1:5), and Pediatric ER (4:1) settings, assisting with vital sign collection and pain assessments using FLACC and Wong-Baker scales. Supported IV therapy, oxygen administration, nebulizer treatments, and maintenance of central and PICC lines; performed enteral feedings via NG and G-tubes and provided breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support. Educated families on pediatric care routines, reinforced discharge instructions, and offered emotional support to promote positive health outcomes for children and caregivers.

Medical-Surgical Clinical Rotation – DEU Program, 180 hours

Mountain View Hospital, Las Vegas, NV

May 2024 – August 2024

• Rotated through a Medical-Surgical unit as part of the Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) program at a 7:1 patient-to-nurse ratio, assisting with vital signs, intake and output monitoring, and bedside procedures including wound care, drain management, and urinary catheter maintenance. Promoted patient mobility and independence through ADL support and adherence to fall prevention protocols. Provided education to patients and families on disease processes, medication compliance, postoperative care, and discharge planning while collaborating with nurses, physical therapists, and case managers to coordinate individualized care plans and safe transitions.