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Kaela N. Braseny

Nashville,TN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with strong clinical experience in Neuro Intensive Care. Seeking to advance my nursing practice and clinical expertise by pursuing a Nurse Practitioner degree. Committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care with a focus on improving outcomes for complex and vulnerable populations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Neuro Intensive Care Unit

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
10.2022 - Current
  • Provide high-acuity, evidence-based care to critically ill neurological patients including stroke, TBI, seizures, and post-op neurosurgical cases
  • Monitor and manage intracranial pressure (ICP), ventilators, external ventricular drains (EVDs), and continuous EEGs
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement and evaluate individualized care plans
  • Preceptor for new hires and nursing students, fostering a supportive and educational clinical environment
  • Active participant in unit-based quality improvement and safety initiative

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Vanguard University
Costa Mesa
05.2022

Skills

  • Neurological Assessments & ICP Monitoring
  • EVD, EEG, Lumbar Drain
  • Ventilator & Medication Drip Management
  • EMR: Epic Systems
  • Critical Thinking and Rapid Response
  • Team Collaboration and Patient Advocacy
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Clinical documentation

Certification

  • Registered Nurse – State of California, License #95295888
  • Registered Nurse – State of Tennessee, License #266420
  • ACLS, American Heart Association Exp: October 2026
  • BLS, American Heart Association Exp: November 2025

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Medical/Surgical, Preceptorship - MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center, Fountain Valley, CA
  • Maternity/Women’s Health - St. Jude Medical Center, Fullerton, CA
  • Critical Care - Orange County Global Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA
  • Pediatrics - Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), Orange, CA
  • Community Health - Red Cross, Orange, CA

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Neuro Intensive Care Unit

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
10.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Vanguard University
Kaela N. Braseny