BRENNAN MURRAY, Student Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Email: B84murray@aol.com
Professional Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience in critical care, progressive care, and cardiac stepdown units. Committed to delivering culturally competent, high-quality patient care and adept at working in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Recognized for exceptional patient care, including a nomination for the prestigious Daisy Award.
Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS): American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale Certification: National Institutes of Health
Education
University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, AL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
May 2016 – May 2017
Bishop State Community College – Mobile, AL
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN-RN)
August 2013 – July 2015
Clinical Expertise
Cardiac Care: Pre- and post-operative management of complex surgical cases (e.g., open heart surgery, coronary angiograms, pacing wire management, telemetry monitoring)
Progressive Care: Monitoring and titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Amiodarone, Diltiazem, Dopamine, Dobutamine), managing PICC lines, and critical respiratory care
Behavioral Health: Skilled in sepsis, COPD, ETOH withdrawal, and end-of-life care with emotional support for patients and families
Procedures & Wound Care: Tracheostomy care, chest tube management, nephrostomies, and advanced IV therapy
Professional Experience
Staff Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center – Mobile, AL
Cardiac Stepdown Unit
September 2015 – October 2016
Provided patient-focused care for post-operative cardiac patients in a 26-bed unit.
Travel Nurse
Multiple Agencies – Various Locations (National and International)
October 2016 – Present
Served in diverse facilities and specialties, including cardiac stepdown, progressive care, telemetry, med-surg, and rehab units.
Highlights include:
Kaiser Permanente, Fontana, CA: Cardiac Stepdown Unit (10/2016 – 01/2017)
Central Washington Hospital, Wenatchee, WA: Progressive Care Unit (02/2017 – 12/2017; 03/2023 – 09/2023)
Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY: Cardiac/Telemetry Unit (05/2018 – 07/2018)
Healthcare Australia, Brisbane, QLD: International Assignment (07/2019 – 02/2020)
Swedish Issaquah Hospital, WA: Per diem assignment (11/2023 – Current)
Key Skills
Exceptional clinical judgment and critical thinking
Infection control and patient advocacy
Strong interpersonal and emotional support skills for patients and families
Proficient in electronic health record systems and documentation
References
Available Upon Request
