Breanna Huffnagle
Mission Viejo
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills to develop professional relationships with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse III (Postpartum, Nursery, NICU)
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
05.2016 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support to patients.
- While working as Relief Charge Nurse, I provided clinical oversight and support to our health care teams.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the unit.
- Worked as a Super User, training on accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Assisted in developing continuing education programs, enhancing staff knowledge and skills in clinical practice areas.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Clinical Nurse I (Telemetry)
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
Clinical Nurse I (Stepdown)
San Antonio Regional Hospital
10.2012 - 12.2014
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at reducing medication errors and improving patient safety practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA08.2012
Skills
- Relief Charge Nurse
- EPIC Super User
- Transitional Newborn Nursery Care
- Patient Examination
- Disease Prevention
- Phlebotomy
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Care Coordination
- Ethical Practice
- Protocol Review
- In-Service Training
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Winner
Certification
- RNC-MNN
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NRP
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse III (Postpartum, Nursery, NICU)
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
05.2016 - Current
Clinical Nurse I (Telemetry)
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
12.2014 - 05.2016
Clinical Nurse I (Stepdown)
San Antonio Regional Hospital
10.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vanguard University of Southern California
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chaffey College
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