Briana Lowery
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Red Springs
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse with 5 years in high-acuity settings, including cardiovascular surgery ICU. Expertise in managing complex hemodynamic cases, ventilator management, and titration of vasoactive drips. Strong foundation in pathophysiology and pharmacology. Passionate about advancing clinical skills and contributing to patient outcomes through anesthesia care. Pursuing admission to a CRNA program to apply critical care experience in advanced anesthesia practice.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery ICU
1 Year 5 Months- Managed 1:1 and 1:2 care for critically ill patients immediately post-cardiothoracic surgery, including CABG, TAVR, and complex aortic aneurysm repairs in an 11-bed critical care unit.
- Titrate critical vasoactive and antiarrhythmic drips while monitoring invasive hemodynamics using Pulmonary Artery (Swan-Ganz) catheter to optimize cardiac output.
- Managed patients on Impella and intra-aortic balloon pumps, and continuous renal replacement therapy, troubleshooting equipment and adjusting support settings per physician orders to enhance patient stability and care.
- Managed mechanical ventilation, evaluated arterial blood gases, performed airway management, including oral care and suctioning, to ensure optimal respiratory function and patient recovery.
- Executed rapid decision-making during emergencies, recognizing subtle changes in patient conditions to implement timely interventions and improve patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
3 Years 8 Months- Conducted continuous telemetry monitoring through cardiovascular assessments with a 1:4 high-acuity ratio per shift, promptly recognizing and intervening during changes in clinical status.
- Administered titratable cardiac medications and managed complex intravenous infusions to help treat arrhythmias, emergency hypertension, DKA, and HHS.
- Identified improvement areas in quality committee, implementing evidence-based solutions to prevent pressure injuries, falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
- Coordinated pre- and post-operative care for patients post-cardiac catheterizations and pacemaker placements, providing education to minimize 30-day readmission rates.
- Contributed to the quality improvement committee by identifying areas for improvement such as preventing pressure injuries, falls, and hospital acquired infections and implementing evidence-based solutions.
- Oversaw staff scheduling, training, conflict resolution, shift assignments, and resource allocation for 17-bed unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Dean's List (2022-2023)
- 3.89 GPA
- Magna Cum Laude graduate
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
- Summa cum laude graduate
- Honoree of Chief Marshal for highest GPA in first year
- Awarded Academic Award for highest GPA
- 3.8 GPA
- Sammy and Onita Cox Endowed Nursing Scholarship Recipient
- Dean's List (2018-2021)
High School Diploma
- 4.3 GPA
- Summa Cum Laude graduate
- National Honor Society Member
- National Technical Honor Society Member
- Beta Club Member
Skills
Vasoactive titration
CRRT
balloon pumps
Impella
hemodynamics monitoring
Intravenous administration of critical medications such as vasoactive and sedation therapies.
Performing assessments and recognizing acute changes in critical care patients.
Quality Improvement project to increase critical results reporting to >90% monthly.
Providing patient safety in preventing infections
falls
and wound development.
Critical thinking and decision-making in emergent situations during a rapid response or code blue.
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Member
- Quality Improvement Council Nursing (January 2024-March 2025)
Certification
- Registered Nurse Licensure #334153 (June 2021-current)
- Basic Life Support Certification (October 2025-2027)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (September 2024-2026)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (May 2026-2028)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (March 2026)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification (June 2026)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery ICU
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
UNC Health Southeastern
07.2021 - 03.2025Read More
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Robeson Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
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Lumberton Senior High School
High School Diploma
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