BRIGITTE BRITT, RN
Glenside,PA
Summary
Registered nurse with expertise in oncological care, particularly in allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplants. Proven ability to manage oncological emergencies and enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while mentoring new nurses. Eager to utilize and enhance skills learned as a current nurse toward a new specialized role in nursing.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
04.2023 - Current
- Registered nurse on the Bone Marrow Transplant unit.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients with oncological diseases in a registered nurse capacity.
- Certified to administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy and transplant treatments.
- Focused on administering allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplants while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Responsible for the review of chemotherapy regimens prior to administration including the recalculation of appropriate dosages.
- Well versed in identifying and responding to oncological emergencies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans, optimizing patient care and improving overall treatment effectiveness.
- Participated in wound auditing team to identify, assess, treat, and monitor patients' wounds, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
- Member of the Ethics Committee.
- Trained new nurses during onboarding process, ensuring they adapted quickly to unit protocols and patient care standards.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
Registered Nurse
The Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Registered Nurse providing treatment and care for patients with neurological and neurosurgical diseases and disorders, including brain and spine cancers, strokes, seizures, spinal disorders, encephalopathy, muscular dystrophy, and other autoimmune pathologies.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom recurrence.
Clinical Care Coordinator
Penn Medicine, HUP: Neurosurgery
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Responsible for the administrative, clinical oversight and support of the Neurosurgery practice of Dr. Neil R. Malhotra
- Oversees all scheduling of appointments and surgeries, patient relations, record-keeping, billing and insurance processing.
- Drove proactive patient outreach activities to schedule appointments and follow-up on care and health maintenance.
- Works closely with and sees patients alongside a team consisting of the neurosurgeon and his nurse practitioner.
- Collaborates with staff, Nurse Managers, team leaders, supervisors and physicians to ensure quality patient care is being provided with optimum patient outcomes.
- Assists in maintaining a patient/customer focus, supports the delivery of high quality care, shares a passion for patient and customer centered care, and assists in meeting or exceeding patient satisfaction and financial/operational targets.
- Provides direct administrative support to physician and nurse practitioner.
- Facilitated/helped to develop workflow of telehealth appointments in the department during the outbreak of COVID
Patient Service Associate
Penn Medicine, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Responsible for the check in and check out process of patients in the Neuroscience clinic. Tasks include welcoming patients and remaining alert to patient needs.
- Primarily responsible for verifying insurances, updating registration, collecting copays, and obtaining referrals.
- Special training includes the pre-registration process: running reports in advance to see which appointments are missing active insurance and referrals and then obtaining the missing information to create a more efficient check in process.
- Able to work closely with all medical employees including doctors in the clinic and primary care physicians to maximize the patient experience.
- Able to schedule appointments for all doctors in the clinic.
- Ultimately, creating a friendly environment for all patients while utilizing the ability to problem solve.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Arts in Psych/Pre-Art Therapy -
Arcadia University
Glenside, PAAssociate of Arts in Liberal Studies -
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PASkills
- Proficient in EPIC, Navicare, Microsoft Word, Quickbooks and Outlook
- Skilled at providing administrative support, compassionate patient care as well as patient teaching, organized and concise documentation
- Well versed in HIPAA compliance, record-keeping, medical terminology, care planning, decision making, goal setting, Chemotherapy administration, allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplants, oncological emergencies, wound care and interdepartmental collaboration
Certification
- PA Registered Nurse License: RN738039
- Americal Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)
- Child Abuse and FBI Clearances
- End-Of-Life Nursing Education Certification: ELNEC
- WOCN Society's Wound Treatment Associate Program
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified
Additional Information
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigitte-britt-bsn-rn-323388203?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BwwfZiEKUQBS%2Bo8Bg%2BRCZYA%3D%3D
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
05.2021 - 04.2023
Clinical Care Coordinator
Penn Medicine, HUP: Neurosurgery
08.2016 - 05.2021
Patient Service Associate
Penn Medicine, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
08.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Drexel University
Bachelor of Arts in Psych/Pre-Art Therapy -
Arcadia University
Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies -
Montgomery County Community College