1. BRENNA SISCOE
brs0139@my.unthsc.edu
PROFILE
Experienced nurse
Strong communication skills
Proficient in interpretation 12-lead EKG strips
Strong critical thinker, work in a fast-paced environment, and make decisions quickly
Leadership and teamwork experience
Strong work ethic
Enthusiastic
EDUCATION
University of North Texas Health Science Center Fort Worth, TX
Masterof Science, Public Health, Epidemiology Expected: 05/2017
University of Evansville Evansville, IN
Bachelor of Science, Nursing May 2014
CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
EXPERIENCE
DECONESS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM Evansville, IN
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL/SURGICAL INTENSIVECARE 05/2014 – 06/2015
Utilized nursing process to create personalized care plans for patients
Communicated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize care
Delegated and supervised patient care technician and student nurses
Often assigned as code blue nurse to attend code blue situations throughout facility
Ability to care for mechanically ventilated patients
Cared for a maximum of 3 patients at one time
Documented all patient assessments and information using EPIC charting system
STUDENT NURSE INTERN, MEDICAL/SURGICAL TELEMETRY 01/2014 – 03/2014
Worked under the supervision and mentorship of a licensed nurse
Assisted the licensed nurse to create care plans and set goals patients
Conversed with interdisciplinary staff to coordinate care of the patient
Cared for up to 5 patients at one time
Documented patient assessments and information using EPIC charting system
2. STUDENT NURSE EXTERN, MEDICAL/SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE 05/2013-08/2013
Worked under the supervision and mentorship of a licensed nurse
Assisted with care of mechanically ventilated patients
Documented all patient assessment and information using EPIC charting system
Utilized resources of interdisciplinary staff to facilitate the best care for the patient
Care for maximum of 3 patients at one time
ST. MARY’S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM Evansville, IN
STUDENT NURSE INTERN, ORTHOPEDIC/NEUROLOGY 12/2012 – 04/2014
Worked under the supervision of 3 to 5 licensed nurses
Applied therapeutic communication skills to effectively communicate with patient
Assisted patients with personal hygiene to ensure and enhance cleanliness and comfort
Documented patient activities of daily living using McKesson and QUEST charting systems
Cared for 13 patients at one time
LEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITES
NORTHGATE FOOD PANTRY 07/2015 - Present
Worked in conjunction with Northgate United Methodist Church to provide food to those in
need
QUALITY CONTROL PRACTICE COUNCIL 02/2015 – 06/2015
Served as the registered nurse representative for the Medical/Surgical ICU to promote, enact,
and enhance policies and procedures at Deaconess Health Care System
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS 09/2010 – 05/2013
Mentored young adolescent girl weekly with structured activities to improve self-confidence
and peer relations
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 07/2013
Worked with interdisciplinary team members to produce a sustainable business plan for a
newly constructed medical clinic
LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION ENCOUNTER 10/2012
Achieved first place in a competition against other universities, while working with
interdisciplinary team members to create an original hydro-therapeutic bathtub
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITES
Kappa Mu Epsilon, Mathematics Honor Society 2014 - Present
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing 2013 - Present
Emcee for 2014 Sigma Theta Tau Induction 02/2014
One semester of undergraduate study in Grantham, England 08/2013 – 12/2013