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Makaya Brown

Fort Bragg,NC

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment and care delivery. Demonstrated success in performing under pressure and ensuring timely, accurate evaluations. Recognized for strong teamwork with medical staff to enhance healthcare outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Womack Army Medical Center
10.2023 - 05.2025
  • Delivered high-acuity care to progressive care patients, including management of drips (amiodarone, diltiazem, insulin, magnesium sulfate), tracheostomies, and non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP).
  • Performed frequent neurological and cardiac assessments, rapidly identifying and responding to patient deterioration.
  • Provided advanced monitoring and titration of drips for patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, and cardiovascular instability.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Floated to the Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery, PACU, and Postpartum units.
  • Delivered compassionate care and education to patients and families, promoting understanding of disease processes and discharge planning.

Travel Nurse – Registered Nurse

Multiple Assignments
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Delivered care for post-craniotomy, complex neurology, and spinal surgery patients, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar procedures.
  • Provided progressive care monitoring for patients recovering from spinal fusions, laminectomies, and decompressions, ensuring early recognition of complications such as CSF leaks or neurological decline.
  • Monitored and managed lumbar drains, chest tubes, and surgical drains, ensuring accuracy, infection prevention, and patient safety.
  • Administered and titrated IV medications and drips to manage pain, blood pressure, and fluid balance in post-op spinal patients.
  • Performed frequent neurological assessments and collaborated with neurosurgeons for timely interventions.
  • Educated patients and families on mobility restrictions, brace use, wound care, and long-term recovery strategies.

Registered Nurse – Neurosurgery/Neurology Unit

UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, USA
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Delivered progressive care and medical-surgical support for complex neurosurgical and neurological patients in a nationally ranked academic hospital.
  • Assisted with lumbar drain insertion, monitored output, and managed post-operative neurosurgical patients requiring frequent neurological assessments.
  • Supported care for patients recovering from craniotomies, spinal surgeries, and other high-acuity procedures.
  • Documented patient care, assessments, and interventions in EPIC EMR while collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
12.2020

Skills

  • Acute Stroke Management & NIHSS Documentation
  • Cardiac, Insulin & Electrolyte Drip Management
  • Arterial Line & Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP) & Tracheostomy Care
  • Post-Operative Neurosurgery, Craniotomy & Drain Management
  • Progressive Care & Step-Down Monitoring
  • Critical Assessments, Communication & Problem-Solving
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Patient/Family Education
  • EPIC & Genesis Electronic Charting

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA, 03/31/24
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified, 12/31/24

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Womack Army Medical Center
10.2023 - 05.2025

Travel Nurse – Registered Nurse

Multiple Assignments
01.2023 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse – Neurosurgery/Neurology Unit

UT Southwestern Medical Center
02.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Stephen F. Austin State University

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