Renee Brady
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 10 years of acute and critical care experience, specializing in post-operative recovery, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and pain control. Extensive background in ICU, trauma, surgical stepdown, and PACU-adjacent care with proven ability to recognize early complications, manage complex recoveries, and collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams. Committed to safe, efficient patient transitions and evidence-based perioperative care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma ICU
UCHealth
Aurora, CO
01.2026 - Current
- Deliver high-acuity care for critically ill trauma and post-operative patients, including complex surgical recoveries and vascular emergencies
- Titrate sedation, analgesia, and vasoactive infusions to maintain hemodynamic stability during recovery phases
- Provide advanced airway management including ventilator support, ABG interpretation, and safe transition to spontaneous breathing
- Manage post-extubation recovery with focus on airway protection, respiratory stability, and early detection of complications
- Monitor and support patients emerging from sedation/anesthesia, performing frequent neurologic and respiratory assessments
- Rapidly identify and intervene in post-operative complications including respiratory distress, bleeding, and hemodynamic instability
- Interpret continuous monitoring data (ECG, arterial lines, pulse oximetry) to guide real-time clinical decision-making
- Maintain patient safety and optimize recovery readiness in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with frequent status changes
Registered Nurse: Bedside RN, Nurse in Charge-Children’s High Care (ICU Stepdown) and A7 (medical)
Te Whatu Ora (Canterbury District Health Board)
Christchurch, New Zealand
10.2022 - 11.2025
- Provided post-procedural care for pediatric patients needing ICU-level monitoring, ensuring safety and recovery outside the ICU
- Managed airway support including CPAP, high-flow oxygen, suctioning, and respiratory therapies
- Administered IV sedation and monitored neurologic and respiratory status during recovery
- Led patient flow management, overseeing admissions, discharges, and clinical prioritization to enhance care delivery
- Educated families during recovery and transition phases, fostering understanding and engagement in care processes
Labor and Delivery RN
UCH Hospital Network
Highlands Ranch, CO
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided airway management, IV sedation, and continuous monitoring (fetal, cardiac, and respiratory) to ensure patient safety and facilitate recovery.
- Assisted with urgent interventions, including management of magnesium drips for pre-eclampsia and insulin for gestational diabetes.
- Triage, monitored, and cared for high-acuity, post-procedural, and post-op patients, including those with complex needs and rapid status changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment, supporting transitions between OR, PACU, and Postpartum units.
Relief Charge Nurse / ED–Progressive Care Float
UCH Hospital Network
Highlands Ranch, CO
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Coordinated patient flow, prioritized care, and facilitated team collaboration in ED, ICU stepdown, and postpartum units to enhance patient outcomes.
- Managed patients requiring critical drips, surgical drains, airway support (BiPAP, tracheostomies), and post-op care for organ transplant and trauma patients.
- Responded to emergencies, administered high-risk medications, and stabilized patients, contributing to continuity of care across various settings.
RN, Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit
UCH Metro
Aurora, CO
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Delivered care to complex post-op and high-acuity patients, including those with multiple drips, drains, and advanced respiratory support.
- Monitored and intervened for rapid changes in patient condition; supported recovery for surgical, cardiac, and trauma cases.
RN, ED Float Pool
UCH Medical Center of the Rockies
Loveland, CO
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Stabilized post-op and critically ill patients in Level II trauma and ED settings through urgent interventions and IV medications, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Provided comprehensive care for post-surgical, cardiac, and respiratory patients transitioning from ICU to progressive care, facilitating smooth recovery and rehabilitation.
RN, North Region Float Pool
UCH Medical Center of the Rockies
Loveland, CO
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Floated to 12+ units, including PCU, surgical, trauma, and cardiac care, delivering comprehensive post-op and high-acuity patient management.
- Completed New Grad Residency; recognized for adaptability and critical thinking in dynamic care environments.
- Provided direct patient care in various medical units.
- Administered medications per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress regularly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver, College of Nursing
Aurora, CO05-2015
Skills
- Critical care management
- Rapid patient assessment & prioritization
- Airway management & post-extubation care
- Ventilator management & ABG interpretation
- Sedation & analgesia titration
- Hemodynamic monitoring (arterial lines, vasoactive drips)
- Post-operative recovery & complication management
Certification
• Registered Nurse-State of Colorado, 06/01/15, Present
• Registered Nurse-Nursing Council of New Zealand, 10/01/22, Present
• Advanced Pediatric Life Support (New Zealand), 08/01/24, Present
• BLS, 01/01/26, Present
• ACLS, 04/16/26
• Registered Nurse-Nursing Council of New Zealand, 10/01/22, Present
• Advanced Pediatric Life Support (New Zealand), 08/01/24, Present
• BLS, 01/01/26, Present
• ACLS, 04/16/26
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma ICU
UCHealth
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse: Bedside RN, Nurse in Charge-Children’s High Care (ICU Stepdown) and A7 (medical)
Te Whatu Ora (Canterbury District Health Board)
10.2022 - 11.2025
Labor and Delivery RN
UCH Hospital Network
07.2021 - 06.2022
Relief Charge Nurse / ED–Progressive Care Float
UCH Hospital Network
07.2019 - 07.2021
RN, Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit
UCH Metro
02.2018 - 06.2019
RN, ED Float Pool
UCH Medical Center of the Rockies
04.2017 - 02.2018
RN, North Region Float Pool
UCH Medical Center of the Rockies
07.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver, College of Nursing