Brittani Ashley Wright

Surgical ICU • Thursdays & Fridays • 144 Hours

• Assessed and analyzed laboratory values including ABGs, PTT, and CBC, according to established standards.
• Contributed ideas towards process improvement initiatives aimed at improving outcomes within the Surgical ICU department.
• Maintained current knowledge of nursing practices related to critical care nursing through continuing education classes and seminars.

CVICU Step-Down • Fridays • 96 Hours

• Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by implementing infection control measures in accordance with hospital policy guidelines.
• Assisted with insertion and management of central venous catheters, AV Fistulas, chest tubes, and other invasive devices.

Pediatric Medical-Surgical/Pediatric Transplant • Sundays • 48 Hours

• Provided emotional support to family members during child's illness, fostering a compassionate care environment.
• Administered medications per physician instructions, assessed effectiveness, and communicated any adverse reactions for up to 4 patients.
• Coordinated comprehensive care for organ transplant recipients throughout all stages, enhancing patient outcomes pre-operatively, during surgery, and post-operatively.

Labor & Delivery/Mother & Baby • Saturdays • 48 Hours

• Monitored vital signs and reported changes for up to 4 patients to ensure optimal health of mother and fetus.
• Implemented L&D practices such as measuring fundal height, assessing newborn's APGAR, and determining fetal heart rate patterns.
• Monitored vital signs and health of mother-baby pairs to track postnatal status of infants and postpartum recovery of mothers.

Surgical Trauma • Sundays • 48 Hours

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient management.
• Analyzed care strategies for diverse trauma cases, including burn, gunshot, and fall patients.
• Provided wound care services including dressing changes, debridement, irrigation, and suture removal.

Adult Behavior Center • Fridays • 48 Hours

• Performed patient assessments alongside RNs for up to 5 patients to evaluate therapy and medication responses.
• Facilitated participation in therapeutic groups aimed at improving communication and offering support.
• Gained knowledge and insight into mental health conditions such as BPD, substance abuse, and schizophrenia.

Telemetry Medical-Surgical • Saturdays & Sundays • 80 Hours

• Applied knowledge of pharmacology principles in medication administration for up to 7 patients while complying with hospital time guidelines.
• Delivered hands-on support to patients through assistance with ADLs and mobility requirements to maintain the patients' dignity, safety, and independence.
• Learned the basic placement of telemetry leads and proper usage of telemetry monitors to grasp a solid understanding of ECG monitoring.

Respiratory Medical-Surgical • Saturdays & Sundays • 80 Hours

• Monitored vital signs for 7 patients per shift, ensuring compliance with hospital policy for timely assessments.
• Reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff, enhancing patient assessments and understanding of disease processes.
• Developed fundamental patient care skills, including bed baths and changing bed sheets, laying a solid foundation in patient care.