PRN Patient Care

BRIAN BRILEY RN, BSN

**** *. ****** ****** ******, CO 80015 · 913-***-****

*********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain employment in a healthcare facility where excellent patient care is the top priority.

EXPERIENCE

12/2021-06/2023

APHERESIS/DIALYSIS RN, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL

Perform Apheresis on patients presenting with CTCL, GVHD, Transplants, and Sickle Cell Anemia,

As well as Therapeutic Phlebotomy, IV insertions, Central lines, Vortex Ports, PICC lines, and dressing changes. Well versed in Sterile Technique. May of 2022 promoted to sole Lipopheresis nurse responsible for scheduling and performing Lipopheresis on 19 patients. Responsible for inventory and supply orders. Ensured machines were up to date on periodic maintenance. Performed vein assessments on new patients and educated them on the procedures, as well as their medications. Worked multiple shifts when the Acute Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis teams were shorthanded. Took call shifts for both departments.

05/2021-12/2021

MEDSURG/PEDS RN, OLATHE MED CENTER

Total patient care of multiple etiologies with patients across the lifespan from Pediatrics to

Geriatrics including post op surgeries. Promoted to Unit Educator.

12/20-5/2021

CONTRACT RN, FAVORITE HEALTHCARE STAFFING

12/2019-12/2020

ACUTE DIALYSIS RN, DAVITA RENAL CARE

Perform Acute Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis on patients hospitalized and have Renal failure. For many of these patients, it is their first experience with Hemodialysis, so education of them and their family is paramount. Other patients have Chronic Renal Failure and are hospitalized for multiple etiologies, so knowledge of multi-organ failure and disease are vastly important. Collaborate with Hospital staff to ensure quality total patient care.

05/2019-12/2019

CONTRACT RN, FAVORITE HEALTHCARE STAFFING

Assist with staffing needs at local hospitals, incorporating vast years of experience to adapt to ever changing needs of individual hospitals. 13 week contract with St. Luke’s Health System. Total care performed on patients with a wide variety of illnesses in Med-Surg, float to Level 4 ER. Well versed in EPIC Charting. Hospital offered full time position. 13 week contract at St. Luke’s South Rehabilitation Institution, offered a full time position at hospital.

12/2018-05/2019

APHERESIS RN, RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER

Develop SOP’s for the BMT Stem Cell program and Therapeutic Apheresis. Obtained Chemotherapy Certification to assist staffing in the Infusion, BMT, and Fast Track Departments. Initiate IV’s, administer chemotherapy, draw necessary lab work, educate and comfort patients as well as their families during a difficult time daily.

07/2018-12/2018 PRE-OP/PACU RN, RESEARCH BELTON REGIONAL

12/2017 – 07/2018

PRE-OP/PACU RN, blue valley hospital

Prepare patients for surgery. Obtain vital signs, patient history, draw lab work, insert IV’s, administer medications, and perform EKG’s. Answer questions and comfort the patient as well as their family. Give report to Anesthesia and Circulating Nurse.

Float to PACU to recover patients, monitoring heart rhythm and rate, oxygenation status, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Administer pain and nausea medicine as needed. Remain on staff PRN.

03/2017 – 12/2017

ACUTE DIALYSIS RN, fresenius kidney care-acutes

Perform Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy on acute and chronic renal failure patients admitted to the hospital for various illnesses.

03/2015-03/2017

APHERESIS RN, PRECEPTOR, VASCULAR ACCESS,

HEM/ONC RN, CHILDREN’S MERCY HOSPITAL

Direct care of pediatric patients requiring Hemodialysis,Plasma Exchange and Red Blood Cell Exchange. Revised all policies to be compliant with Standards of Care for audits. Trained by Terumo BCT on Stem Cell Harvests. Excellent experience performing tandem procedures utilizing Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, and Apheresis on critically ill pediatric patients. Trained the Manager, and new staff members on these procedures. Received nomination for Extraordinary Nurse Every Time award by staff from other departments in the hospital. Cross trained with Vascular Access using ultrasound guided IV and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters. Transferred to Hematology/Oncology, caring for children with cancer from multiple etiologies, and administering Chemotherapy via Power Ports.

09/2012-03/2015

APHERESIS RN, PRECEPTOR, SUPERVISOR, COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER

Direct care of patients with multiple etiologies in every major hospital in the Kansas City region. Performed Apheresis on these patients, including Total Plasma Exchange, Red Blood Cell Exchange, White Blood Cell Depletions, Platelet Depletions, Stem Cell Harvests, and Mononuclear Cell Collections. Promoted to Preceptor Sept. 2013, then promoted to Supervisor June 2014. Ensured staff was compliant with FDA Standards as well as hospital policies. Worked with Quality Control to develop Standard Operating Procedures and Validation Plans for equipment and procedures.

09/2011-09/2012

ICU RN, OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Total care of critically ill patients in a Level II Trauma Hospital. Floated to Cath Lab. TNCC Certified Member of the Trauma Team, responding to Emergency Room when Full Trauma Alert was announced overhead.

01/2004-09/2011

ACUTE DIALYSIS/APHERESIS RN, PRECEPTOR, CLINICAL COORDINATOR, LEAD NURSE GALAXY REGION (8 STATES). DAVITA HEALTHCARE

Apheresis and Dialysis Specialist for the Acute Program contracted at 9 hospitals. Trained new staff as well as performed Skills Validations on experienced staff in 8 states. Trained ICU staff at contracted hospitals on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy. Audited staff during treatments to ensure compliance. Member of the Education Board, meeting Quarterly with Board Members from other Regions to ensure Standard Operating Procedure verbiage was in compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and State audits. Interviewed new candidates for employment.

01/2000-12/2003

OWNER/OPERATOR, SUPERVISOR, SONIC DRIVE-IN

Manager of store on 151st and 69 Highway, Supervised store on 87th and Pflumm. Performed daily operations, overseeing 100+ employees at combined stores. Nominated to Regional Board of Directors after 1 year. Hold records for Highest Profit, Best Labor Efficiency, and Highest Scored Inspections all 3 years.

08/1998-12/1999

ACUTE DIALYSIS/APHERESIS RN, GAMBRO HEALTHCARE

Direct care of hospitalized patients requiring Hemodialysis and Total Plasma Exchange.

05/1997-08/1998

ACUTE DIALYSIS/APHERESIS RN, MID-AMERICA DIALYSIS

Direct care of hospitalized patients requiring Hemodialysis and Total Plasma Exchange.

03/1996-05/1997

ICU RN, MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER

Total care of critically ill patients, including those requiring Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgery. Floated to Emergency Room and Cath Lab.

05/1995-03/1996

ICU RN, RANSOM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Total care of critically ill patients. Began learning Hemodynamics utilizing Pulmonary Artery Catheters. Floated to Emergency Room.

EDUCATION

05/1995

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE NURSING, EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

SKILLS

Highly skilled, compassionate nurse with 24 years of bedside care in the acute setting.

Critical Care background

Utmost priority is providing quality care to the patient and educating their families.

Care of patients across the Lifespan.

Multiple Leadership roles throughout career.

Patience and flexibility derived from years of contracting at every major hospital in the Kansas City region.

Unique ability to comfort patients and families in highly stressful times of illness.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse licensed in Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

REFERENCES

Rachelle Barclay, RN 815-***-****

Derek Duden, RN 913-***-****

James Powell, RN 816-***-****

Kari Mylenbusch, CRNA 816-***-****

Andrew Ramaley, CRNA 785-***-****

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