Ariana Briganti

Registered Nurse with Level III neonatal critical care and geriatric home health experience, skilled in assessing patient acuity, coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams, and documenting care in line with payer and regulatory standards, including Medicare Part B. Experienced relocations multiple times due to military family assignments, now looking for a more permanent role to establish roots to the state of Washington. Experienced in evaluating clinical status, determining appropriate levels of care, and supporting discharge and transition planning.

Seeking to apply this clinical and care-coordination background in a care coordinating nursing role.

NICU RN - Valley Regional Medical Center - Brownsville, TX

(2025-02)

• Assess and manage a caseload of premature and critically ill neonates in an 18-bed Level III NICU, determining appropriate level of care and intervention for patients with complex medical needs and varying acuity.
• Evaluate and monitor high-acuity patients requiring SiPAP, mechanical ventilation, oscillatory ventilation, and non-invasive ventilation via RAM cannula, adjusting the care plan based on ongoing clinical review.
• Manage patients with chest tubes and other complex therapies, maintaining continuous assessment and thorough clinical documentation to support care decisions.
• Administer and monitor sedative and analgesic medications, including participation in medication weaning protocols, in coordination with provider orders and established criteria.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary NICU team to coordinate complex patient care, communicate changes in clinical status, and provide family education and support.

RN - Bayada Home Health Care - Sierra Vista, AZ

(2025-02 - 2025-07)

• Provided skilled nursing care to elderly patients in home settings, including wound care and chronic disease management, with ongoing assessment of medical necessity for continued services.
• Coordinated and documented care plans in alignment with Medicare Part B regulations, ensuring accuracy and compliance within the HCHB electronic documentation system.
• Educated patients and families on medication adherence, safety, and disease prevention to support treatment goals and reduce avoidable complications.
• Recognized by leadership for rapid adaptability in a fast-paced, regulation-driven home health environment.

NICU RN - Las Palmas Medical Center - El Paso, TX

(2023-07 - 2025-01)

• Provided nursing care and clinical assessment to premature and critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU, with extensive experience determining care needs for Level II acuity infants and supporting families through hospitalization and discharge planning.
• Managed neonates requiring Bubble CPAP, Vapotherm, mechanical ventilation, and non-invasive ventilation via RAM cannula, continuously reviewing respiratory status and response to therapy against expected outcomes.
• Provided enteral nutrition through NG and G-tube feeding pumps and cared for infants with ostomies, monitoring tolerance and documenting outcomes to guide ongoing care decisions.
• Educated and supported families regarding newborn care, feeding, respiratory support, and discharge needs while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team on transition planning.

BSN - Nursing - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2023)

BS - Allied Health - Texas A&M University (2020)