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Brett W. Bryington

Wyalusing,PA

Summary

Dedicated and patient-oriented Registered Nurse/Manager with 2 years of experience, known for strong leadership skills and patient-focused care. Attentive nursing professional with experience in nursing administration, leadership, critical care, cardiology, procedural, psychiatric, behavioral health, long-term care, and skilled rehab nursing. Motivated candidate with a strong desire to positively impact patients and their families with my compassionate care. Strengths lie in strategic planning, team building, and policy implementation. Made significant improvements in patient satisfaction and operational efficiency in previous roles. I am always eager to learn new skills, enhance my knowledge, and improve the health and outcomes of my patients.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Manager (ADON) - Promoted

Highlands Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Laporte , PA
07.2024 - Current
  • Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members in an efficient manner.
  • Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
  • Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
  • Evaluated performance of individual nurses against established standards.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Assessed patient care needs and developed individualized care plans.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
  • Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
  • Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
  • Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
  • Maintained current knowledge of trends in healthcare by attending conferences, seminars, webinars.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to nursing practice.
  • Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
  • Investigated complaints from patients or families regarding quality of care issues.
  • Trained new nurses on proper documentation techniques according to established protocols.

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Highlands Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - Current
  • Provide direct nursing care as necessary
  • Ensure nursing operational standards are met
  • Manage documentation of resident care services
  • Supervise nursing staff
  • Respond to resident injuries
  • Handle complaints or other issues
  • Administer medications
  • Perform wound care

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab

Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Increased patient satisfaction by delivering safe, compassionate, and effective care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
  • Worked collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes by accurately assessing and monitoring patients’ vital signs, EKG rhythm, and condition during procedures
  • Administered and monitored the effects of IV moderate sedation, medications, and IV therapies
  • Utilized Epic to process orders / data and retrieve patient information
  • Documented procedures in patients’ medical record
  • Took assigned on call and responded to emergencies
  • Facilitated smooth transitions of care between preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures
  • Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff through strict adherence to infection control protocols, meticulous attention to sterile techniques and proper equipment handling, and guidelines for radiation safety

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
08.2022

Skills

  • Compassionate patient care
  • Adaptability
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Patient assessment and monitoring
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Department management
  • Critical thinking
  • Nursing team oversight
  • Clinical supervision

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), PA, #772830.
  • Registered Nurse (RN), NY, #954493.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • CPI Non-Violent Crisis.
  • Child Abuse (ACT 31 and 126) – University of Pittsburgh.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nurse Manager (ADON) - Promoted

Highlands Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
07.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab

Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
04.2023 - 04.2024

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Highlands Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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