Zachary Brown
Walled Lake
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven ICU registered nurse with diverse experience in multiple levels of care settings. Proven ability to enhance orientation processes and improve patient outcomes through effective precepting and collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Corewell Health
28050 Grand River Ave Farmington Hills
03.2025 - Current
- Level 2 Trauma Center at a Magnet Status Hospital
- Participant on Unit Practice Council
- Assisting with improving orientation process and material development
- Active participant on the Rapid Response Team
- Typical patients include general surgery patients, vascular surgery patients, post operative bronchial valve placement, respiratory compromise patients, septic patients, cardiac patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring via Pulmonary artery catheter, substance withdrawal patients, and diabetic ketoacidosis / hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome patients
- Managed by Brandon Buchta
CVICU RN
Advent Health Celebration
400 Celebration Place Kissimmee
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Three-star CVICU at a Magnet Status Hospital
- Participated in the Unit Practice Council
- Open-heart recovery including but not limited to coronary artery bypass graft, valve replacements, maze procedures, pericardial windows, and aortic dissection patients
- Assisted in the rapid response team
- Precepted on the unit
- Managed Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Impella, and Balloon Pump
- Maintained neuro-surgical ICU requirements including External Ventricular Drain, Burst suppression, post stroke intervention, and array of brain and spinal surgeries
- Managed by Sibyl Vazquez
Travel ICU RN
Aya Healthcare, Legacy Health
342 Fairview St Silverton
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Travel contract in Silverton, Oregon
- Filled in as Charge Nurse
- Participated in the Rapid Response Team
- Typical patients included alcohol withdrawal, diabetic ketoacidosis / hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome patients, carotid endarterectomy, obstetric complications requiring ICU post labor, high oxygen demands, and septic patients requiring vasopressors
- Managed by Carol Evans
Neuro Trauma ICU RN
Ascension Sacred Heart
5151 N 9th Ave Pensacola
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Level 2 Trauma Center for Florida and Level 1 Trauma Center for Alabama. Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- Assisted in rework of ICU insulin infusion protocol with ICU educator, pharmacy, and cardiothoracic surgery team in post operative open heart patients and general ICU patients
- Became continuous renal replacement therapy champion using NxStage for the ICU with retraining and resource for new users
- Managed continuous renal replacement therapy, Impella, Balloon Pumps, external ventricular drains, chest tube management, and assortment of drains
- Worked as bedside nurse on ECMO patients
- Typical patients included array of trauma surgery patients, general medical ICU patients, stroke intervention patients, and cardiac interventions from Cath lab to post open heart patients
- Managed by Lisa Bowden
Neurosurgical ICU RN
Advent Health Celebration
400 Celebration Place Kissimmee
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Comprehensive Stroke Center at a Magnet Status Hospital
- Managed external ventricular drains, burst suppression, continuous renal replacement therapy, and assortment of drains
- Typical patients included post neurosurgery patients, Subarachnoid hemorrhage patients, post stroke intervention patients
- Relief charge nurse and preceptor
- Worked with stroke team on process improvement for smooth transition between units
- Assisted with chart audits for stroke center recertification
- Managed by Sibyl Vazquez and Tania Mena-Diaz
Education
Non-Degree Seeking -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL05.2022
Skills
- Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring Interpretation and Management
- Burst Suppression Protocols
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Management
- External Ventricular Drain Management
- Impella Management
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Management
- Precepting and Orienting
- Proficient use of multiple charting systems
- Ultrasound Guided IV Placement
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- CSU-ALS
- ENLS
- CCRN
Professional Organizations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- Neuro Critical Care Society
Timeline
Medical Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Corewell Health
03.2025 - Current
CVICU RN
Advent Health Celebration
06.2024 - 02.2025
Travel ICU RN
Aya Healthcare, Legacy Health
02.2024 - 05.2024
Neuro Trauma ICU RN
Ascension Sacred Heart
07.2023 - 02.2024
Neurosurgical ICU RN
Advent Health Celebration
07.2022 - 06.2023
Non-Degree Seeking -
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College
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