Bryann Hawkins
Decatur
Summary
Registered Nurse with 2 years of progressive clinical experience in critical care and trauma settings, currently completing a structured nurse residency in an ICU step-down unit. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, rapid assessment skills, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration to stabilize high-acuity patients and expedite escalation to surgical teams. Brings patient-centered communication, time management, and adaptability under pressure, with a clear trajectory toward advanced practice in trauma and critical care.
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
08.2025 - Current
- Post-op management (ex-laps, ortho repairs, vascular surgeries)
- GSW, stab wounds, blunt trauma recovery care
- Neuro checks (TBI, post-craniotomy, spinal injuries)
- Managing patients stepping down from ventilators
- High-flow, trach collar/ care, vent to trach management, BiPAP/CPAP
- Chest tubes (multiple sometimes)
- Wound vacs + complex surgical dressings
- Ostomy care (new colostomies/ileostomies)
- Central lines (IJ, subclavian, femoral)
- Arterial lines
- JP drains, Hemovacs
- NG/OG tubes
- PEG tubes
- Foley + strict I&O for trauma resuscitation follow-up
NURSE RESIDENT/ NURSE
Emory Decatur Hospital
Decatur
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Early deterioration recognition
- Escalating care fast (you gotta know when your patient is trending bad before they crash)
- Managing 3–4 higher acuity patients safely
- Collaborating closely with cardiology, pulmonology, hospitalists
- Cardiac monitoring (tele mastery – rhythm interpretation is non-negotiable)
- Managing drips (amio, cardizem, heparin, insulin, sometimes low-dose pressors depending on policy)
- Post-cath, post-PCI, post-cardiac surgery stepdown care
- Chest tubes (assessment + troubleshooting)
- Tracheostomy care
- High-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP management
- Rapid response recognition + escalation
- Sepsis protocol management
- Stroke protocol familiarity (if neuro stepdown crossover)
PROFESSIONAL TRANSITION PRACTICUM | EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Capital Regional Medical Center (CRMC)
Tallahassee
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Cardiac monitoring + rhythm recognition
- 12-lead EKG placement + basic interpretation
- Assisting with codes (CPR, meds, crash cart familiarity)
- Stroke alert protocol
- STEMI protocol
- Sepsis bundle initiation
- IV starts
- Blood draws
- Foley insertion
- NG tube placement
- Wound irrigation + dressing
- Splinting + basic ortho support
- Assisting with sutures
- Identifying subtle deterioration
- Managing multiple patients at different acuity levels
- Handling “stable” patients who suddenly aren’t
- Understanding when to escalate immediately
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Florida A&M University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Seminole High School
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Time Management & Organization
- Compassionate Bedside Manner
- Adaptability in High-Stress Environments
- Trauma management
- Stress resilience
- Trauma nursing core course
- Emergency management
- Trauma recovery
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Grady Memorial Hospital
08.2025 - Current
NURSE RESIDENT/ NURSE
Emory Decatur Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2025
PROFESSIONAL TRANSITION PRACTICUM | EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Capital Regional Medical Center (CRMC)
10.2023 - 12.2023
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Florida A&M University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Seminole High School