JORDAN BRINMAN
SUMMARY
Conscientious, integrity-driven, nursing professional with strong clinical background in the critical care setting,
providing attentive care to patients with a variety of systemic health challenges. Exceptional wound care
knowledge and skill. Thorough understanding of pathophysiology and pharmacology of critically ill patients.
Highly proficient in contributing to and reaching team solutions, generating and maintaining positive relations
with internal and external clients, maintaining all compliance standards, working well under pressure, and
producing error-free work of high quality. Bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE & CLINICAL SKILLS
Experience with Pyxis medication distribution machine and computer charting - EChart and PCIS.
Proficient at documentation of Strict Intake and Output including Special diet restrictions
Insertion and management of PA Catheters, central and arterial lines.
Cardiac output measurements and calculations.
Care of ventilated patients including blood gas drawing and interpretation
Management of care under contact, droplet, and airborne isolation precautions.
Skilled in Modeling and Role Modeling theory of patient care
Leadership and preceptor experience: training and developing new / student nurses and auxiliary staff.
Highly proficient clinical skills: IV Starts, pushes, drips, 12-lead EKG, cardiac monitors, blood
monitoring, transfusions, central line care, drawing blood gasses (arterial and venous), defibrillations,
codes, EPIC computer charting, ventilators and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
American Mobile Healthcare
(UCSD Medical, Burn ICU)
Critical Care Registered Nurse
In-depth ongoing assessment and care of critically ill burn patients (pediatric to adult). Collection and
interpretation of diverse clinical data including vital signs, lab results, wound progression. Care and
maintenance of life-sustaining devices such as central lines, arterial lines, and artificial airways. Titration of
continuous IV drips including insulin, narcotics, pressors, anti-arrhythmics, heparin, and Xigris. Performance of
extensive clean and sterile dressing changes and complex wound assessment. Collaborate with all members of
interdisciplinary team, therapists, social workers, doctors, and pharmacists. Preparing patients for surgery,
pre-op checklists, medications, lab and diagnostic tests. Receiving new post-operative patients directly from
the OR. Worked in cooperation with new or newer resident physicians, escalating matters to the care of
attending physician where and when appropriate.
Key Highlight:
Recognized with a contract extension for demonstrating superior competence in critical care.
1234 Anystreet Road
Anytown, ST 90000
Critical Care / ICU Nurse
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