Shayla Brown
Littleton
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over five years of experience in critical care nursing. Skilled in collaborative care planning and advanced cardiac life support, committed to improving patient outcomes and mentoring nursing staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Advent Health
Littleton
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs in critical care environment.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to create patient care plans.
- Delivered bedside care to critically ill patients in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, including those with Impella, IABP, ECMO, and CRRT.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient conditions regularly.
- Trained new nursing staff on CVICU protocols and procedures.
- Performed advanced cardiac life support procedures such as chest compressions, endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, pacing and cardioversion.
- Assisted with insertion of chest tubes, Swan Ganz catheters, arterial lines, and central venous lines
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions and lifestyle modifications.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Advent Health
Denver
06.2020 - 03.2025
- Assisted in administering medications as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the patient care area.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations within the unit.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Genisis Health Care
Davenport
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided care for patient post cardiac interventions
- Medication administration as ordered by a physician
- Titratable drips
- Provided education to patient and family members before discharg
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05-2018
Skills
- Advanced cardiac support
- Electronic health records
- Critical care nursing
- Attention to detail
- Chronic disease management
- Physical assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
CCRN
Accomplishments
Daisy Award
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Advent Health
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Advent Health
06.2020 - 03.2025
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Genisis Health Care
07.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University