Ryan Brown
Lebanon,TN
Summary
Developed critical care skills in high-pressure as a CVICU RN at Ascension Saint Thomas West, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through expert drip titration and hemodynamic monitoring. A dedicated advocate for patients, I excel in fostering communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, while mentoring new nurses to promote professional growth. Proficient in managing advanced therapies, ensuring optimal patient care. Seeking to transition to the CRNA profession where my leadership and critical care skills can drive meaningful impact and continuous improvement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU RN
Ascension Saint Thomas West
07.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the CVICU setting.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication.
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require emergent intervention or escalation of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk cardiac patients.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations in the CVICU setting, facilitating hands-on learning experiences tailored to each student''s needs.
- Mentored new nurse graduates, fostering professional growth and development through guidance and support.
- Monitored and operated many advanced therapies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN05-2023
Skills
- Vasoactive drip Titration
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Swan-Ganz Catheter
- Arterial Lines
- Ultrasound guided IVs
- Management of Advanced therapies:
- Impella
- IABP
- CRRT
- LVAD
Affiliations
- AACN Member
Certification
- CCRN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
Timeline
ICU RN
Ascension Saint Thomas West
07.2023 - Current
- CCRN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cumberland University
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