CHAD BRUNET
San Diego
Summary
Dedicated critical care nurse with 8 years of experience, including 7 years in ICU and rapid response, adept at delivering expert care in high-pressure, life-critical environments. Proficient in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and coordinating complex care teams, with formal leadership experience as an ICU Assistant Nurse Manager. Passionate about leveraging extensive critical care expertise, advanced judgment, and exceptional communication skills to excel as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Committed to continuous professional development and enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative teamwork and innovative practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Manager/Assistant Manager- Intensive Care Unit
UCSD Health
02.2024 - Current
- Managed ICU code/rapid response events, overseeing airways, sedation, hemodynamics, and ventilator support in high-acuity crises.
- Balanced 60% clinical / 40% administrative responsibilities, strengthening patient care and unit operations.
- Hired and trained ICU staff, ensuring competency in critical care policies and practice post-hospital acquisition.
- Collaborated with intensivists and anesthesia teams to elevate patient safety, clinical protocols, and outcomes.
- Led Epic EMR cutover and licensing survey, ensuring compliance and optimized workflow.
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit Float Pool
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
02.2021 - 01.2024
- Delivered high-acuity critical care across 120 ICU beds (CVICU, Neuro ICU, MICU, Trauma ICU), adapting rapidly to diverse patient populations and unit workflows.
- Managed complex cases including neurocritical care, multi-organ failure, and polytrauma, requiring advanced clinical judgment and prioritization.
- Performed advanced airway and hemodynamic assessments; titrated vasoactive infusions, sedatives, and analgesics to optimize hemodynamic stability and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with intensivists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based care plans and respond to dynamic changes in patient status.
- Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and calm under pressure in emergent situations such as rapid responses and code events.
Travel Nurse- Medical Intensive Care Unit
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered critical care during COVID-19 surge, managing ventilators, titrating vasoactive infusions, and performing proning therapy for patients with severe respiratory failure.
- Applied evolving evidence-based protocols and strict infection-control practices to optimize outcomes in a rapidly changing clinical environment.
- Collaborated with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate high-quality care and respond effectively to acute decompensations.
- Demonstrated resilience, rapid clinical decision-making, and effective communication under extreme pressure and resource-limited conditions.
Travel Nurse- Medical Intensive Care Unit
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed ventilators, titrated vasoactive drips and sedation, and performed advanced airway and hemodynamic monitoring for high-acuity patients.
- Adapted to surge conditions while collaborating with intensivists and interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based critical care.
- Applied rapid assessment and clinical judgment skills essential for anesthesia practice.
Travel Nurse- COVID/Medical Intensive Care Uni
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered critical care during COVID-19 surge, managing ventilators, titrating vasoactive infusions, and performing proning therapy for patients with severe respiratory failure.
- Applied evolving evidence-based protocols and strict infection-control practices to optimize outcomes in a rapidly changing clinical environment.
- Collaborated with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate high-quality care and respond effectively to acute decompensations.
- Demonstrated resilience, rapid clinical decision-making, and effective communication under extreme pressure and resource-limited conditions.
Travel Nurse- Medical Intensive Care Unit
Mayo Clinic
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Managed ventilators, invasive monitoring, vasoactive drips, and complex hemodynamic instability for critically ill medical and surgical patients.
- Collaborated with intensivists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based care plans.
- Adapted quickly to Mayo systems and ensured safe transitions and continuity of care in a high-acuity environment.
Registered Nurse- Neurosurgical Intensive Care Uni
Banner Health
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Delivered high-acuity care to neurosurgical ICU patients, including ventilator management, CRRT, vasoactive and high-risk medication titration, post-craniotomy/craniectomy care, and comprehensive neurological assessments.
- Served as Charge RN for a 22-bed ICU, managing staffing, patient admissions, and critical unit operations.
- Precepted and mentored new nurses, enhancing clinical competency and unit performance.
- Facilitated brain death testing and coordinated organ donation, demonstrating expertise in complex, time-sensitive care.
- Strengthened advanced assessment, critical thinking, and leadership skills directly applicable to anesthesia practice.
Medical/Surgical RN-Wound/Pulmonary Unit
Banner Health
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided high-acuity care for adults with complex chronic conditions, including paraplegia, quadriplegia, advanced wounds, and cystic fibrosis.
- Managed chronic pain using high-risk medications, performed advanced wound care, and monitored laboratory trends to guide treatment decisions.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of complex care.
- Developed advanced assessment, critical thinking, and pharmacologic management skills directly applicable to anesthesia practice.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2016
Skills
- Titration of vasoactive medications, sedatives, and paralytics
- Hemodynamic monitoring- Central and arterial lines
- Rapid Response Trained
- Airway management- Invasive and Non-invasive ventilation
- Team leadership & decision making
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse License- Compact #RN207509 Exp. 04/2026
- CCRN Certification Exp. 6/30/2027
- Code Nurse-Advanced Resuscitation Training Exp. 9/15/2026
- LEAN Management- Yellow Belt
Leadership & Professional Development
- President, Student Nurses Association, GCU (9/2015–12/2016) – Directed volunteer outreach to homeless populations, led campus nursing awareness initiatives, and managed fundraising efforts.
- AACN NTI 2025 – Engaged in advanced critical care education and leadership workshops, gaining skills and insights directly applicable to anesthesia practice.
- Medical Mission, Port-au-Prince, Haiti (July 2013) – Delivered direct patient care and basic medical interventions in underserved, resource-limited communities.
- DAISY Award Nominee – Recognized for exemplary patient care, clinical excellence, and compassion in high-acuity critical care settings.
Timeline
Interim Manager/Assistant Manager- Intensive Care Unit
UCSD Health
02.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse- Medical Intensive Care Unit
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Nurse- Medical Intensive Care Unit
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
01.2022 - 06.2022
Travel Nurse- COVID/Medical Intensive Care Uni
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Nurse- Medical Intensive Care Unit
Mayo Clinic
02.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit Float Pool
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
02.2021 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse- Neurosurgical Intensive Care Uni
Banner Health
08.2018 - 05.2021
Medical/Surgical RN-Wound/Pulmonary Unit
Banner Health
08.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University