Brynn Staley
Asheboro
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with almost nine years combined experience in both adult critical care and specialized cardiac cath lab procedural area care. Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Compassionate and skilled care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations. Always willing to learn and expand skill set to provide the most effective and up-to-date care in an ever-changing healthcare system.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health Hight Point
High Point, NC
04.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Trained in all three required roles (monitor, scrub, and circulator) and strive to continue to expand knowledge in all areas to not only provide the most efficient care, but to also be an asset to my interdisciplinary team.
- Cross-trained to assist with vascular surgery cases in OR setting in scrub tech, circulating, and monitoring roles.
- Dependability and punctuality on-call to provide proficient care to acutely ill cardiac patients.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
High Point Regional Hospital
High Point, NC
02.2016 - 04.2021
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic findings to promptly identify changes in patient condition.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses and nursing students, facilitating orientation, education, and integration into the ICU setting.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Obtained BSN while working full time on nightshift to advance from clinical nurse I to clinical nurse II.
- Maintained required certifications and continuing education to stay up-to-date on changes in life support training, new procedural techniques, and improve skillset.
- Managed staffing assignments for each shift based on patient acuity levels, ensuring adequate coverage for all areas of the 20-bed ICU.
- Rapid response duties as charge nurse for 300+ bed facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC08-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC12-2015
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Accomplishments
- Charge Nurse (ICU) and Preceptor Trained
- Rapid Response Team (ICU Charge)
- Skin & Wound Assessment Team (SWAT)
- AACN Member & Board Member
- ICU Unit Quality Advocate; Education Committee
- CRRT, Impella, IVBP, CCO Swan, EKOS, INARI, Penumbra, Shockwave, Ultrasound Guided IV Access, Conscious Sedation
- Both Cardiac and Peripheral Vascular Procedural knowledge
- Shockwave Conference attendee 2023
- ANCC attendee 2024
Goals
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Critical Care Certified Registered Nurse
- Clinical Nurse III
Timeline
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health Hight Point
04.2021 - Current
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
High Point Regional Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College