Camden Brown
New Grad Registered Nurse
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Compassionate and motivated nursing professional with hands-on OR experience. Eager to contribute to a collaborative team. Dedicated to providing patient-centered care. Goal is to support both patients and healthcare teams in delivering exceptional outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to excellence and strong work ethic. Determined to make a positive impact on the lives of those cared for.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Transition to Practice/Capstone – Operating Room
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, Texas
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Gained valuable experience under the supervision of a circulating nurse preceptor in the OR, assisting with a variety of surgeries in a Level 1 trauma center
- Performed nursing skills such as starting IVs, placing Foley catheters, prepping the surgical site, working with scrub techs to open sterile items, and perform instrument count
- Assisted in preoperative assessments, ensuring proper patient positioning, equipment sterilization, and readiness for surgery
- Supported the surgical team by providing intraoperative assistance and maintaining a sterile field, contributing to successful surgical outcomes
- Assisted with hand-off report to the PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit), ensuring smooth patient transitions post-surgery
- Shadowed nurses in pre-op and PACU to observe patient care processes before and after surgery, gaining a well-rounded understanding of perioperative nursing
- Advocated for patient safety, comfort, and effective communication between the surgical team and the patient
Clinical Elective in Aesthetic Nursing and Surgery
Steven Camp Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics
Fort Worth, TX
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in Aesthetic Surgical Procedures: Supported the surgical team during various procedures, including facelifts, rhinoplasties, breast augmentations, and liposuction, ensuring adherence to sterile techniques and safety protocols
- Preoperative and Postoperative Care: Conducted thorough patient assessments and prepared clients for surgery by educating them about procedures, postoperative care, and expected outcomes
- Intraoperative Support: Provided direct assistance in the operating room, insertion of foley catheters, and maintaining a sterile field, ensuring a smooth workflow during surgeries while minimizing the risk of infection
- Team Collaboration: Actively participated in surgical team meetings and case discussions to analyze patient cases, optimize surgical techniques, and enhance patient care strategies
- Case Studies and Portfolio Development: Developed and presented case studies that detailed surgical procedures, patient responses, and nursing interventions, contributing to ongoing education and improvement in surgical practices
Intern
Carmel Valley Plastic Surgery, Dr. Amir Karam
Fort Worth, Texas
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care during pre-and post-operative periods.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs following surgery.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control measures and maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and closely monitoring post-surgical progress.
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
- Surgical Procedure Involvement: Actively observed in high-profile surgical procedures, including blepharoplasties, deep-plane facelifts, neck lifts, and facial fat transfers
Perioperative Elective
Baylor All Saints Hospital
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted Circulating Nurse: Shadowed experienced circulating nurses to learn about their role in the operating room, including prepping, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were available, and maintaining a sterile environment
- Patient Preparation: Observed the circulating nurse in preparing patients for surgery, including verifying patient identities, obtaining consent forms, and ensuring proper positioning on the operating table
- Intraoperative Support: Scrubbed into surgeries under supervision to gain insight into surgical procedures and assist in maintaining a sterile field, handing instruments, and anticipating the needs of the surgical team
- Surgical Procedure Observation: Observed and learned about various surgical procedures from the perspective of the circulating nurse, including: Shoulder Replacement, Perineal Dialysis catheter placement, Breast Augmentation, Partial Glossectomy with Radial Graft, Below the Knee Amputation
- Patient Advocacy: Shadowed the circulating nurse in advocating for patient safety and comfort throughout surgical procedures, ensuring that patient needs were addressed and communicating effectively with the surgical team to optimize patient outcomes
- Documentation and Record-Keeping: Learned about the importance of accurate documentation in the operating room, including recording pre-operative assessments, intraoperative notes, and post-operative care instructions, under the guidance of experienced staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University (TCU)
Fort Worth, Texas 08.2022 - 12.2024
Skills
- Maintaining sterile fields
- Communication and Teamwork
- Anticipating needs of surgical team
- Health promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct patient care
- Licensed RN
Certification
AORN Introduction to Periop 101, Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
Degree
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, RN
Timeline
Pediatric Cardiac Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association
03-2025
Registered Nurse
03-2025
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
02-2025
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
02-2025
Transition to Practice/Capstone – Operating Room
John Peter Smith Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Elective in Aesthetic Nursing and Surgery
Steven Camp Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics
08.2024 - 12.2024
Intern
Carmel Valley Plastic Surgery, Dr. Amir Karam
05.2024 - 08.2024
Stop the Bleed Certification, Stop the Bleed Coalition
04-2024
AORN Introduction to Periop 101, Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
03-2024
Perioperative Elective
Baylor All Saints Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University (TCU)
08.2022 - 12.2024
Homicide and Suicide Prevention Training, Joint Powers Authority
06-2021
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Health Care Academy of California
08-2020
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