Brandi L. Axford, MSN, CPNP-PC
Colorado Springs, CO
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EDUCATION
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University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado
Master of Science, Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing
May 2012
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Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
May 2001
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION/ACCREDITATION
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certified #20121453
Advance Practice Nurse Colorado #0990433-NP
Registered Nurse Colorado #184692
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support Certified
Renewal 2/2014
Renewal 9/2014
Renewal 9/2014
Renewal 8/2013
Renewal 8/2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Memorial Hospital, CO, Pediatric Surgery
August 2012-present
Nurse Practitioner
Provide surgical and medical treatment and management for patients aged birth through 18 years for trauma, emergent surgery or
procedure intervention and elective surgery. Practice clinical decision making and critical thinking, including ordering and
interpretation of laboratory and radiologic diagnostics, pharmacologic management, and performing new consultations and
admissions. Round on patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and Pediatric Care Unit. Admit
patients from Emergency Department and outside facilities. Also participate in independent outpatient clinic. First-assist in the
operating room on full spectrum of cases. Also perform minor procedures for inpatients and patients in our outpatient clinic,
including, gastrostomy tube changes, suture placement and removal, drain, central line and chest tube removal. Provide patient and
parent education in pre- and post-operative settings. Assist in provider education with hospital staff and surrounding community.
Memorial Hospital, CO, Pediatric Surgical/Neurological/Neurosurgical
June 2010-August 2012
Staff Nurse
Provide care to pediatric patients ranging in age from birth to 21 years of age. Typical patient population includes various
complex conditions such as Dermatomyositis, static encephalopathy, upper motor neuron diseases. Post operative care of
patients with various surgical interventions including head injuries, brain lesions, hernia repairs, and abdominal surgeries.
Memorial Hospital, CO, Radiology Nursing
July 2009-June 2010
Staff Nurse
Provided care, education and monitoring to patients receiving radiological treatments in Interventional Radiology, CT scan,
Nuclear Medicine, MRI, and bronchoscopy. Tasks performed include completing physical assessments of patients ranging in
age from birth to elderly, starting IV's, administering agents to render conscious sedation, and recovering patients after
procedures.
Presbyterian St. Luke’s, CO, PICU
April 2009-June 2009
Traveling Nurse
Rady Children’s Hospital, CA, PICU
January 2009-April 2009
Traveling Nurse
Egleston Children’s Hospital, GA, PICU
Traveling Nurse
August 2008-November 2008
Memorial Hospital, CO, PICU
January 2008-August 2008
Traveling Nurse/Charge Nurse/Preceptor
Arnold Palmer Hospital, FL, PICU
August 2006-January 2008
Staff/Charge Nurse/Preceptor
42 bed Level One Trauma center. Provided care for critically ill pediatric/young adult patients in a fast paced ICU. Typical
patient population included various complex traumas, childhood hematology/oncology emergencies, immunological
disorders, congenital anomalies, renal failure, respiratory distress, septic patients, and various extensive and complex
postoperative patients. Cared for patients on ECMO, CVVHD and Swans Ganz catheters. Floated to CVICU on regular
basis where RN cared for 3-4 day postoperative Cardiac patients. Member of Staff Nurse Council, Code Committee, and
Schedule Committee.
Sunrise Hospital, NV, PICU
January 2006-August 2006
Traveling Nurse
Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, FL, PACU
July 2004-January 2006
Staff/Charge Nurse/Preceptor
Managed airways, monitored vital signs, arterial lines, CVP's ICP's, and administered pain/sedation to complex and extensive
postoperative patients. Member of Staff Nurse Council and Code Committee.
All Children’s Hospital, Fl, PICU
May 2004 – July 2004
Traveling Nurse
Egleston Children’s Hospital, GA, PICU
December 2002 – May 2004
Staff Nurse/Preceptor
42 bed Level One Trauma Center. Provided care for critically ill pediatric/young adult patients in fast paced ICU. Typically
patient population RN cared for included traumas (gunshot wounds, blunt injuries, head injuries), childhood
hematology/oncology emergencies, BMT’s, liver transplants, kidney transplants, immunological disorders, congenital
anomalies, and extensive and complex postoperative patients. RN cared for patients on ECMO, CVVHD and Swan Ganz
catheters. Monitored arterial lines, CVP's, ICP's, chest tubes and ventilators. Proficient in IV insertion, infusion of inotropic
drugs, and pain management. Member of Recruitment and Retention committee.
Egleston Children’s Hospital, GA, NICU
July 2002 – December 2002
Staff Nurse
67 bed level III NICU. Responsible for all direct patient care of newborns requiring medical and/or surgical interventions.
Monitored patients on ECMO. Member of Family Center Care Committee.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, IL, NICU
July 2001 – July 2002
Staff Nurse
75 bed NICU. Responsible for all direct patient care of premature newborns.
HONORS AND AWARDS
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Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International
University of Colorado Denver
HRSA Nurse Traineeship Award
University of Colorado Denver
Full Tuition Volleyball Scholarship
Elmhurst College
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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American Association of Critical Care Nurse
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners
December 2008-present
June 2011-present
PROFESSIONAL AREA VOLUNTEER
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Medical Mission Trip
Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, Jamaica
Dream Center of Colorado Spring, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Acacia Park Outreach, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Medical Missions, Colorado Springs, Colorado
The Night Ministry, Chicago, Illinois
Various Soup Kitchens
Chicago, Illinois & Georgia