Katelyn Brunn
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong commitment to providing comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings. Exceptional ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations, building trust with patients and their families to enhance overall patient outcomes. Maintains a calm demeanor under pressure, adeptly handling challenging patients and high-stress situations. Solutions-oriented and highly proficient in patient care, management, and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Arizona Urology Specialists
05.2024 - Current
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Provided direct patient care for local cases
- Assist surgeons in local cases with procedures
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate and empathetic communication during consultations and treatment sessions.
Registry Nurse
Medely
04.2024 - Current
- Ability to adapt to different working environments and different surgical settings
- Contributed to reduced surgical errors by consistently verifying patient information, site markings, and procedure details prior to surgery.
- Demonstrated adaptability to various types of surgeries, swiftly learning new techniques when required.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Phoenix Spine And Joint
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Developed orientation and perioperative resource books that could be used by nursing staff.
- Performed interventions to assist patient in returning to normothermia at conclusion of immediate postoperative period.
- Responsible for ordering, tracking, and maintaining surgical inventory
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Arizona General Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Natural Results Plastic Surgery
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided perioperative care for patients with individualized care plans meeting their specific needs
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, and safe medication use
- Responsible for ordering, tracking, and maintaining surgical inventory
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Proficient in providing conscious sedation under direct supervision.
- Expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique, and universal precautions
Registered Nurse, PACU
Scottsdale Endoscopy Center
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Re-assessment of patients ready for discharge
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Lead Server and Bartender
Carlos O'Briens
08.2006 - 03.2022
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
- Taught staff how to deliver outstanding service to every customer without sacrificing profit objectives.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University, College of Nursing
Phoenix, AZ2020
Bachelor of Science - Tourism Development and Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ2010
General Studies
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ2007
Skills
- Patient and Family Guidance
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Anesthetic Administration
- IV Insertion
- Medical Supply Management
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Adapting to Change
- Critical Thinking
- EMR Systems
Certification
Registered Nurse (compact state)
License # 241578
Expiration April 1, 2028
BLS
Basic Life Support, (American Heart Association)
Expires February 2026
ACLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
Expires February 2026
PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA)
Expires February 2026
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Arizona Urology Specialists
05.2024 - Current
Registry Nurse
Medely
04.2024 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Phoenix Spine And Joint
06.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Arizona General Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2023
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Natural Results Plastic Surgery
10.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, PACU
Scottsdale Endoscopy Center
04.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
07.2020 - 04.2021
Lead Server and Bartender
Carlos O'Briens
08.2006 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University, College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Tourism Development and Management
Arizona State University
General Studies
Paradise Valley Community College
Registered Nurse (compact state)
License # 241578
Expiration April 1, 2028
BLS
Basic Life Support, (American Heart Association)
Expires February 2026
ACLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
Expires February 2026
PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA)
Expires February 2026
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