Amber Brittian
Cameron,NC
Summary
Driven, hardworking Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 6.5-year record of success in nursing and desiring RN position to continue to grow as a nurse.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Coordinator RN
UNC Specialty Care At Sanford
Sanford, North Carolina
12.2021 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Emergency Department RN
Central Carolina Hospital
Sanford, NC
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
RN Floor Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
Pensacola, FL
06.2016 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Baptist Home Health
Pensacola, FL
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising provider.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Davis Community College
Brewton, AL12.2015
Skills
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Health Information Access
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Supply Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Examination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Intramuscular Injections
- Staffing Assignments
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Certification
- Compact RN License #RN9430840
- BLS/ACLS Certified
References
Melissa Chavers: Former Nursing Supervisor
(251)294-0528
Meagan Demers: Charge Nurse
(910) 835-7701
Nancy Pajdo: Practice Manager
(919) 353-4404
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator RN
UNC Specialty Care At Sanford
12.2021 - Current
Emergency Department RN
Central Carolina Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Home Health RN Case Manager
Baptist Home Health
06.2017 - 12.2017
RN Floor Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
06.2016 - 10.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Davis Community College