BRITNEY ELIAS
Summary
New Graduate Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in patient care, clinical skills, and healthcare teamwork. Eager to apply evidence-based practices and critical thinking in fast-paced settings. Skilled in patient assessment, communication, and delivering compassionate care.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Experience - CVPCU
Banner Del Webb
- 12.2024
- Assisted in the care of post-operative cardiac patients, including those recovering from CABG, valve replacements, and other major cardiac procedures under the guidance of a preceptor.
- Monitored vital signs, ECG readings, and other cardiac parameters, identifying changes and promptly notifying the preceptor for intervention.
- Gained hands-on experience in administering medications, including analgesics, antiarrhythmic, and anticoagulants, while observing and applying safety protocols.
- Participated in post-operative assessments, including monitoring of hemodynamic status (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and urine output).
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, participating in daily rounds to discuss patient progress and contributing insights from nursing assessments.
- Engaged in patient and family education, explaining recovery protocols, lifestyle modifications, and post-discharge care instructions under the supervision of a preceptor.
- Actively participated in nursing documentation, maintaining accurate and thorough records of patient care activities and observations.
Clinical Experience - Medical ICU
St. Josephs Medical Center
- 11.2024
- Provided comprehensive, patient-centered care to critically ill patients, including those with respiratory failure, sepsis, acute renal failure, and multi-system organ dysfunction, under the supervision of a preceptor.
- Monitored vital signs, hemodynamic parameters, and laboratory results, recognizing and reporting significant changes (e.g., BP fluctuations, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and ABG values).
- Assisted in managing complex medication regimens, including continuous infusions, titration of medications, and the management of electrolyte imbalances.
- Assisted with advanced nursing procedures, including intubation, suctioning, and the management of tracheostomy tubes.
- Engaged in patient assessment, focusing on respiratory function, cardiovascular stability, neurological status, and fluid balance, while ensuring prompt interventions for deteriorating conditions.
- Supported families through emotional challenges, providing information and updates, while demonstrating empathetic communication in high-stress situations.
- Developed critical thinking, time-management, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, enhancing clinical decision-making under the guidance of a preceptor.
Clinical Experience - NICU and Peds
Banner Thunderbird
- 10.2024
- Cared for neonates with diverse conditions, including prematurity, respiratory distress, congenital abnormalities, and birth trauma, under the guidance of a preceptor.
- Assisted with neonatal assessments, including Apgar scoring, vital sign monitoring, and routine screenings for jaundice, blood glucose, and feeding tolerance..
- Assisted in the administration of medications, including antibiotics,and pain management, and feedings while ensuring correct dosages and careful monitoring for adverse effects.
- Provided nursing care to pediatric patients with a variety of conditions, including asthma, diabetes, congenital heart disease, infections, and neurological disorders, under the supervision of a preceptor.
- Supported pediatric patients through diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, providing age-appropriate comfort measures and emotional support.
Clinical Experience - Labor and Delivery
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in the care of laboring women, including monitoring maternal vital signs, fetal heart rate, and uterine contractions using electronic fetal monitoring (EFM).
- Observed and assisted with natural and assisted deliveries, including vaginal births, forceps or vacuum-assisted deliveries, and emergency C-sections.
- Assisted in the documentation of labor progression, medications, interventions, and maternal and fetal assessments, ensuring thorough and accurate patient records.
- Participated in the management of high-risk pregnancies, including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and fetal distress, under the guidance of a preceptor.
- Assisted with the early stages of postpartum care, including newborn bonding, lactation support, and providing discharge teaching on newborn care, family planning, and postpartum recovery.
Clinical Experience - Oncology and Transplant Unit
St. Josephs Medical Center
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Cared for patients undergoing solid organ transplants (kidney, liver, heart, and lung), providing post-operative care and supporting long-term recovery, under the supervision of a preceptor.
- Assisted in the administration of immunosuppressive medications, ensuring correct dosages, timing, and monitoring for side effects, including infection risk, renal function, and graft rejection.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying signs of infection, organ dysfunction, and graft rejection, and promptly notifying the preceptor for intervention.
- Provided care to pediatric and adult patients with various types of cancer, including leukemia, lymphoma, breast cancer, and solid tumors, under the supervision of a preceptor.
Medical Assistant
Next Care Urgent Care
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided exceptional patient care in a dynamic clinic setting
- Gathered and recorded patient histories, along with both subjective and objective data, including vital signs
- Conducted various procedures such as12-lead EKGs, ear lavage's, phlebotomy, drug screenings, and immunizations
- Assisted healthcare providers during medical procedures
- Confirmed patient insurance details and helped with scheduling appointments
- Efficiently prioritized patient care by assessing and triaging urgent and critical cases
Education
Ottawa University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
12-2025
Paradise Valley Community College -
Associates In Nursing
12.2024
Mesa High School
High School Diploma
05-2017
Skills
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- BLS Certification
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Timeline
Clinical Experience - Labor and Delivery
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
03.2024 - 04.2024
Clinical Experience - Oncology and Transplant Unit
St. Josephs Medical Center
09.2023 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant
Next Care Urgent Care
08.2022 - 08.2023
Clinical Experience - CVPCU
Banner Del Webb
- 12.2024
Clinical Experience - Medical ICU
St. Josephs Medical Center
- 11.2024
Clinical Experience - NICU and Peds
Banner Thunderbird
- 10.2024
Ottawa University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Paradise Valley Community College -
Associates In Nursing
Mesa High School
High School Diploma
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