Brenna Buhrt
Fort Wayne,Indiana
Summary
Motivated and dedicated new graduate nurse with 3 years of hands-on experience in direct patient care in Emergency Department Technician role and Patient Care Technician role. Skilled in emergency response, ongoing assessment, and patient centered care. On track to graduate with ASN in nursing in May 2026. Team oriented and ready to be a valuable member of your team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Care Technician
Parkview Randallia Emergency Department
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted medical staff in delivering urgent patient care during emergencies.
- Responsibly helped care for 15-20 patients at a time and helped teammates in addition to my assigned area.
- Completed EKGs within 10 minutes of patient arrival to thedepartment.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging moments in the emergency department setting.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, such as EKGs and lab specimens, improving decision-making processes for patient care plans.
- Facilitated consults and transfers to other medical facilities in a timely and professional manner.
- Worked alongside the charge nurse and providers to activate the emergency response when indicated and document the events of the activation accurately.
- Professionally answered and directed all calls through the emergency department.
- Utilized de-escalation and maintained patient safety during psychiatric emergencies.
Patient Care Technichian- Medical/Surgical Unit
Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
Warsaw, IN
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided direct patient care to 10 patients at a time, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted nursing staff with vital sign monitoring and documentation accuracy.
- Supported patients with daily activities, promoting dignity and independence in care.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Emergency Room Technician
Ball Memorial Hospital
Muncie, IN
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Assessed patient conditions to determine the urgency of care required.
- Assisted medical staff in administering treatments and procedures efficiently.
- Boosted team morale and maintained a positive work environment, even under stressful conditions.
- Maintained EKG time under 10 minutes.
- Prepped and transported stroke patients to CT within 20 minutes of arrival.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergencies, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
- Reduced wait times by effectively triaging patients to prioritize treatment based on the severity of their conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Fort Wayne05-2026
No Degree - Psychological Sciences
Ball State University
Muncie, IN2022
High School Diploma -
Warsaw Community High School
Warsaw, IN07-2020
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Compassionate care and communication
- Telemetry monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Expected Licensure May 2026
- BLS Certified - Renewed December 2025
Timeline
Emergency Care Technician
Parkview Randallia Emergency Department
08.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technichian- Medical/Surgical Unit
Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
12.2023 - 08.2024
Emergency Room Technician
Ball Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
No Degree - Psychological Sciences
Ball State University
High School Diploma -
Warsaw Community High School