Princess Stephens-Brito MSN, RN, SCRN, CCRN
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Motivated, Detailed-oriented Registered Professional Nurse with, 15+ years of experience in the acute care setting. Recognized for exceptional bedside manner, cultural competence, excellent communication and organizational skills, and patient and family advocacy. Possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize patient care, and make sound clinical judgment. Seeking admission into a dynamic Post-Masters Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program to expand my professional knowldge and practice.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Travel Nurse
Bronx Care Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with ICU team to ensure the optimization and stability of Post Cardiac- Catheterization patients.
- Care for Patients in Cariogenic shock and with Congestive heart failure.
- Care for patients with multiple comorbidities including, acute respiratory disease diabetes, heart failure, liver and kidney failure and immunosuppressive diseases ex. Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Cancer.
- Reduced complications in critically ill patients through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
- Titrated hemodynamic drips according to hospital policy and protocol.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and open communication.
Clinical Nurse
The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Neurosurgical ICU
01.2016 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Engaged in early recognition and treatment of patients with acute strokes.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Gained extensive experience with vasoactive drip titration and management, hemodynamic monitoring (PICCO and Cheetah) paralytics and insulin drips, brain death protocol, blood gas interpretation, Arctic Sun, ventilator weaning, Covid-19 regulations and infection control.
- Assisted with sedation and analgesia of patients during bedside procedures including intubation, burr holes, EVD placement and monitoring, endoscopy, tracheotomy, and central line insertion.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, repositioning and chest physiotherapy for critically ill/ ventilated patients.
- Worked with Live On NY to aide organ preservation in potential donors.
Clinical Nurse
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Neurology Step-Down
07.2007 - 01.2016
- Utilized autonomous clinical judgment as a night-shift nurse.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered oral, intravenous and intramuscular medications as ordered.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Closely monitored patients with arterial lines, External Ventricular drains, Lumbar drains and chest tubes.
- Monitored and provided care for patients receiving ventilator support.
- Thoroughly documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatment, medication administration, and discharge details, according to established specifications.
- Assisted patients with post-operative care to facilitate successful healing and recovery.
- Monitored the hemodynamic stability of acute stroke patients in a comprehensive stroke setting.
- Educated on, and reinforced safety.
- Utilized knowledge of electrocardiogram rhythm interpretation to assess and advocate treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
- Utilized cultural competence when implementing nursing duties.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY06.2006
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Ventilator care and maintenance
- Blood Gas Interpretation
- External Ventricular Drain (EVD) monitoring
- Intravenous line placement and maintenance
- Epic Medical Record System
- Allscripts Medical Record System
- Communication
- Infection prevention
- Patient and family education
- Spanish language literacy (Moderate)
Professional Affiliations
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN)
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Timeline
Critical Care Travel Nurse
Bronx Care Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse
The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Neurosurgical ICU
01.2016 - 11.2022
Clinical Nurse
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Neurology Step-Down
07.2007 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
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