Brittany Paredes
Raleigh
Summary
A dedicated, compassionate, and skilled Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills. Has 9 years of nursing experience including 5 years of Critical Care, 3 years of Labor and Delivery, and 1 year as a Coordinator. Detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable in a fast-paced patient care setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Organ Acquisition Coordinator
Duke University Health System
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinate all aspects of organ offers and transplant events 24/7 through UNOS/OPTN systems.
- Review donor match runs and assess candidate suitability; present critical clinical data to transplant surgeons.
- Manage logistics for organ procurement and transplantation including transportation, OR scheduling, and team coordination.
- Conduct nursing assessments and ensure informed consent from transplant recipients.
- Document all communications, decisions, and events in accordance with CMS and UNOS regulations.
- Remote
Labor & Delivery Stork Nurse
Duke University Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Attended vaginal and surgical deliveries; initiated skin-to-skin between mother and baby.
- Assessed newborn vital signs and administered newborn medications.
- Educated families on breastfeeding and early care.
- Monitored newborns requiring continuous observation; collaborated with the NICU team for high-acuity cases.
Labor & Delivery Staff Nurse
Duke University Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Delivered empathetic nursing care to high-risk antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients.
- Circulated in OR for cesareans, cerclages, and external versions; provided PACU care.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver culturally competent, patient-centered care.
ICU Charge Nurse
Duke Regional Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Led cardiac arrest and rapid response efforts; managed patient flow and staffing.
- Served as resource nurse and addressed ethical issues collaboratively with staff and providers.
ICU Staff Nurse
Duke Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Cared for complex ICU patients including post-cardiac arrest, MI, stroke, and renal failure.
- Skilled in CRRT, IABP, ventilator management, and titration of vasoactive drips.
- Partnered with multi-disciplinary teams to provide evidence-based care.
Nursing Assistant
Rex Cancer Center
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Assessed vital signs and provided comfort measures to oncology patients.
- Maintained inventory and ensured smooth clinic operations.
Spanish Interpreter
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Interpreted medical conversations and supported care delivery for Spanish-speaking patients.
Education
B.S. - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
12.2019
Diploma - Nursing
Watts School of Nursing
05.2016
B.A. - Spanish & Psychology
University of North Carolina Wilmington
05.2010
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Task prioritization
- Clear communication
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- North Carolina Registered Nurse License #288324 (2016–Present)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (2016–Present)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), AAP (2021–2025)
- Adult Critical Care Nursing (CCRN), AACN (2018–2024)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (2016–2024)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Organ Acquisition Coordinator
Duke University Health System
06.2024 - Current
Labor & Delivery Stork Nurse
Duke University Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2024
Labor & Delivery Staff Nurse
Duke University Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2024
ICU Charge Nurse
Duke Regional Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
ICU Staff Nurse
Duke Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2021
Nursing Assistant
Rex Cancer Center
08.2012 - 05.2016
Spanish Interpreter
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
Diploma - Nursing
Watts School of Nursing
B.A. - Spanish & Psychology
University of North Carolina Wilmington
B.S. - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
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