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Alva Britt

Antioch,CA

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Stanford Healthcare, excelling in medication administration and psychiatric care. Proven ability to advocate for patients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking. Committed to maintaining high standards of care and promoting wellness in diverse populations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse II

City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments to residents per doctors' orders or CRNP orders.
  • Adhered to ethical standards of practice while providing compassionate care.
  • Provided direct patient care, including wound care, IV therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient care and outcomes accurately.
  • Educated patients and their families on disease management, treatment plans, and preventive health practices.
  • Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish healthcare needs and nursing care plans.
  • Coordinated services between multiple departments to keep procedures and testing on track.
  • Responded to medical emergencies, employing critical thinking and fast-paced decision-making skills.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure cohesive patient care and treatment plans.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to maintain clinical competency and stay updated on healthcare advancements.
  • Observed and reported symptoms, reactions and progress of each patient.
  • Supervised junior nursing staff and nursing students, providing mentorship and guidance.
  • Responded quickly and effectively during medical emergencies and provided life saving measures as necessary.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, adjusting nursing interventions as necessary.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Performed physical assessments, wound care, IV therapy, and other nursing interventions as needed.
  • Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Assessed patient pain levels, implementing appropriate pain management techniques.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols.
  • Psychiatric and mental health care

RN Clinical Advice Nurse

Stanford Healthcare
Newark, CA
11.2019 - 07.2024
  • Advocated for patient needs with an interdisciplinary team and implemented the outlined treatment plans.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians, or emergency care providers, to relay patient needs.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery, and reducing compliance issues.
  • Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
  • Utilized the computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Psychiatric and mental health care

Registered Nurse

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
Santa Rosa, CA
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Used the facility's EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions, and transfer files.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms, and end-stage renal disease.
  • Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings, and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
  • Assessed patients' responses to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
  • Monitored and recorded the patient's condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders, and pneumonia.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • Answered patients' questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments, and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously, and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal, and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient communities.
  • Psychiatric and mental health care

RN Floor Nurse

PeachHealth Memorial Hospital Ketchikan
Ketchikan, AK
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery, and reducing compliance issues.
  • Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs above 98%
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined the charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians, or emergency care providers, to relay patient needs.
  • Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications, and monitored patient reactions.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously, and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Imparted medical, operational, and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws, and prevent information breaches.
  • Monitored and recorded the patient's condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities, and optimized workload management.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Provided skilled, direct nursing care to rehab patients in the Long Term Care department.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries.
  • Advocated for patient needs with an interdisciplinary team and implemented the outlined treatment plans.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide the physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients, and monitored responses.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning, and educated them on patient care options.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Psychiatric and mental health care

RN - ER And Med/Surg

Cumberland Healthcare
Cumberland, WI
12.2018 - 02.2019

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus, while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis, and hernia. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources. Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process, covering 8-10 high-acuity patients per shift. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas. I took and recorded patients' temperatures, pulses, and blood pressures. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

  • Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.

  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Psychiatric and mental health care.

RN - ER

Florida Hospital Carrollwood
Tampa, FL
09.2018 - 12.2018

Tested glucose and administered injections. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Provided palliative care in outpatient settings, ranging from assessment to the development and implementation of care plans. Sound, ethical, and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process, covering 8-10 high-acuity patients per shift. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care. I took and recorded patients' temperatures, pulses, and blood pressures. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.

Psychiatric and mental health care

RN

Kenmare Community Hospital (AMN Onward)
Kenmare, ND
09.2017 - 09.2018

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus, while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis, and hernia. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources. Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process, covering 8-10 high-acuity patients per shift. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas. Took and recorded patients' temperatures, pulses, and blood pressures. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Psychiatric and mental health care

RN

Moorehouse Community Hospital (Nightingale Nurses)
Bastrop, LA
03.2017 - 09.2017

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus, while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis, and hernia. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources. Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process, covering 8-10 high-acuity patients per shift. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas. Took and recorded patients' temperatures, pulses, and blood pressures. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Psychiatric and mental health care

RN

Hendrick Health System
Abilene, TX
11.2016 - 03.2017

Assessed patients in active withdrawal, and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect, and dignity of residents. Partnered with a team of Registered Nurses to ensure the overall well-being of all patients. Worked as part of a team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and the safety of the patient.

Psychiatric and mental health care

Staff RN

Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
09.2015 - 11.2016

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.

Psychiatric and mental health care.

Staff RN

Banner University Medical Center (Aureus Medical )
Tucson, AZ
12.2015 - 03.2016

Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Psychiatric and mental health care.

Staff RN

Nightingale Nurses
Boca Raton, FL
02.2015 - 09.2015

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas. Took and recorded patients' temperatures, pulses, and blood pressures. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Psychiatric and mental health care.

Staff RN Emergency Room

Singing River Hospital System
Pascagoula, MS
05.2004 - 02.2015

AureusHendrickMoorehouseAMN

Tested glucose and administered injections. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages. Psychiatric and mental health care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of South Alabama
2014

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, MS
05.2004

Skills

  • Medical clinical procedures comprehension Health and wellness expertise
  • Medication administration expert
  • Skilled cardiac care nurse
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Psych and mental health care proficiency
  • Medical clinical procedures comprehension
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Certification

    Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi and California Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2004 to present. CPR certified through American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 2004 to present ACLS Certification 2004 to present Managing Aggressive Behavior

    Additional Information

    I have worked as a Long Term Care Supervisor at 4 locations. The first position was at Singing River Rehab for 1 year. I worked there 2014 - 2015 as well as at the Singing River Hospital ER up until I became a Travel Nurse in 2015. I worked as a LTC NOC shift Supervisor at San Miguel Villa for a year, at Windsor Post Acute Care of Hayward for a year, working Per Diem as a LTC Supervisor at Crown Bay Rehabilitation for a year and currently working a 13 week LTC contract with LRS at Modoc Medical Center Warnerview.

    Timeline

    Clinical Nurse II

    City and County of San Francisco
    03.2024 - Current

    RN Clinical Advice Nurse

    Stanford Healthcare
    11.2019 - 07.2024

    Registered Nurse

    Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
    08.2019 - 11.2019

    RN Floor Nurse

    PeachHealth Memorial Hospital Ketchikan
    02.2019 - 08.2019

    RN - ER And Med/Surg

    Cumberland Healthcare
    12.2018 - 02.2019

    RN - ER

    Florida Hospital Carrollwood
    09.2018 - 12.2018

    RN

    Kenmare Community Hospital (AMN Onward)
    09.2017 - 09.2018

    RN

    Moorehouse Community Hospital (Nightingale Nurses)
    03.2017 - 09.2017

    RN

    Hendrick Health System
    11.2016 - 03.2017

    Staff RN

    Banner University Medical Center (Aureus Medical )
    12.2015 - 03.2016

    Staff RN

    Tucson Medical Center
    09.2015 - 11.2016

    Staff RN

    Nightingale Nurses
    02.2015 - 09.2015

    Staff RN Emergency Room

    Singing River Hospital System
    05.2004 - 02.2015

    Bachelor of Science - Nursing

    University of South Alabama

    Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
    Alva Britt