Sheena Brannum
Duffield,Virginia
Summary
Experienced Flight Nurse with seven years of exceptional critical care and emergency nursing expertise in both air medical operations and emergency room environments. Proficient in conducting thorough assessments, triaging patients effectively, and administering necessary treatments. Skilled at evaluating the severity of illness or injury to prioritize care, ensuring safe transportation of critical patients of various age groups to suitable facilities. Committed to community outreach and education initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Nurse
Air Evac Lifeteam
03.2022 - Current
- Provided advanced nursing care to critically ill or injured patients during air medical transport missions via helicopter.
- Managed patient stabilization and interventions in-flight, including airway management, ventilation support, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and other critical care procedures.
- Improve patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive in-flight medical care.
- Maintain flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Serve as mentor for new flight nurses and flight medics, providing guidance and support during their orientation period and fostering professional growth within the team.
- Provide community outreach education by teaching Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) to healthcare professionals, enhancing their knowledge and skills in trauma and pediatric emergency care.
- Assist with aircraft safety and maintenance checks, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards.
Emergency Nurse
Ballad Health System
05.2017 - Current
- Streamline emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Implement evidence-based nursing interventions to stabilize patients presenting with a wide range of medical emergencies, trauma, and critical conditions.
- Optimize resource utilization in the ER by managing supplies inventory levels and identifying opportunities to reduce waste.
- Administer appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Assist physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records, adhering to HIPAA regulations and departmental policies.
Clinic Nurse
Appalachian Healthcare
08.2011 - 07.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Streamlined clinic operations, implementing efficient scheduling, documentation practices, and collaborated with insurance companies to ensure patients could access medications.
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
- Maintained clean, safe, and organized clinic environment, including inventory management, equipment sterilization, and infection control measures, in compliance with regulatory standards.
Pediatric Nurse
Private Practice
03.2009 - 04.2011
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients, including physical, developmental, and emotional evaluation.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosages and adherence to protocols.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments for school-aged children, including vision and hearing screenings, and provided referrals for further evaluation as needed.
- Educated children and their families about their medical conditions and treatment plans in age-appropriate language.
- Maintained vaccine inventory, storage, and handling in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring vaccines' potency and integrity.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL03-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA05.2017
License Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA12.2008
Skills
- Airway Management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Advanced Life Support
- Trauma Nursing
- Emergency Response
- Continuing Education
- Time management abilities
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- CFRN - Certified Flight Registered Nurse
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- CPEN - Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
- TCRN- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse
- C-NPT- Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transporter
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider and Instructor
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC Provider and Instructor
- ENPC Provider and Instructor
- International Trauma Life Support
- Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Flight Nurse
Air Evac Lifeteam
03.2022 - Current
Emergency Nurse
Ballad Health System
05.2017 - Current
Clinic Nurse
Appalachian Healthcare
08.2011 - 07.2015
Pediatric Nurse
Private Practice
03.2009 - 04.2011
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mountain Empire Community College
License Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Mountain Empire Community College
Leadership and Professional Involvement
Virginia Emergency Nurses Association EMSC Liaison| 2025 – Present
- Serve as liaison between Virginia ENA and state EMS for Children initiatives.
- Advance pediatric readiness standards across emergency departments, with emphasis on rural and critical access facilities.
- Support implementation of Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) roles in hospital and prehospital settings.
- Contribute to development of statewide pediatric readiness recognition efforts.
- Provide education and resources related to the National Pediatric Readiness Project assessment.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners to strengthen pediatric emergency care infrastructure across the Commonwealth.
Emergency Nurses Association Southwest Virginia Special Interest Group (SIG) Chair & Co-Founder | June 2024 – December 2025
- Led the Southwest Virginia SIG, advocating for rural emergency nurses through education and policy engagement.
- Organized and facilitated educational meetings to strengthen clinical skills and professional development.
- Collaborated with ENA leadership to identify and address regional training gaps and resource needs.
- Promoted excellence in rural emergency nursing practice to improve patient care outcomes.