Brittany Abouaf
Troy,OH
Summary
Accomplished Administrator On Site and Registered Nurse at Lima Memorial Hospital, recognized for exceptional leadership in improving patient outcomes and workflow efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in critical data analysis and emergency response, alongside advanced clinical skills (TNCC, PALS, ACLS/BLS, NIHSS certified). Excelled in fostering interdisciplinary teamwork and developing strong physician rapport, significantly enhancing collaborative care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Administrator On Site (AOS)
Lima Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Leadership and overall management of inpatient/observation/outpatient placement and throughput.
- Collaborated with department managers and staffing coordinators to ensure appropriate hospital-wide staffing that is based on acuity and benchmarks.
- Maintained an environment that actively supported the facilities’ quality, safety, financial, and satisfaction goals by utilizing professional communication and applying critical data to arrive at logical decisions.
- Provided coverage for nursing leadership and for other AOS team members, as needed, to ensure management continuity.
- Demonstrated exceptional critical thinking and emotional intelligence; strong written/verbal communication; organizational, conflict resolution, and negotiation/persuasion skills; and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Adapted to rapid change, work both independently and collaboratively, prioritize, and facilitate consensus among diverse constituents.
- Provided strong clinical skills and knowledge with statistical and data analysis.
- Developed a strong rapport with physicians to facilitate collaboration in delivering high-quality patient care across disciplines.
- Championed interdisciplinary teamwork across various units within the hospital, resulting in a more cohesive and collaborative care approach.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored new policies and clinical protocols that were focused on improving safety measures and patient outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between administration and clinical staff to address concerns regarding workflow efficiency or new nursing initiatives.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete organizational quality control checks.
- Administered performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback, while preserving a supportive workplace culture.
- Oversaw emergency response efforts during medical crises, ensuring swift action was taken to protect patients' wellbeing.
- Managed critical incidents effectively through rapid assessment, intervention planning, and resource allocation, ensuring optimal outcomes for all involved parties.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lima Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 05.2021
- Won The Daisy Award by providing compassionate care every day, while going above and beyond expectations in science and sensitivity.
- Served as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor to staff members, contributing to higher levels of competency.
- Facilitated rapid response situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures.
- Conducted rounds with physicians, advised physicians on patients' conditions, assisted in coordinating diagnostic testing and follow up appointments, and developed tailored care plans for complex needs to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes, arterial lines, central lines, titratable drips, continuous renal replacement therapy, intracranial pressure monitoring, external ventricular drainage, abdominal pressure monitoring, patient-controlled analgesics, epidurals, and post-op patients.
- Assisted in end-of-life conversations with patient and family members, withdrawal of care, brain death studies, and organ preservation process.
- Reduced patient readmissions with proactive discharge planning and thorough follow-up care coordination.
- Maximized patient satisfaction through empathetic listening, addressing concerns, and fostering strong nurse-patient relationships.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives/committees to improve patient care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lima Memorial Hospital
05.2011 - 01.2014
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients
- Managed caseload of 6-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, NG tube placement, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and prioritizing treatment.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH 2021 - 2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
James A Rhodes State College
Lima, OH 2008 - 2010
Certification
- Registered Nurse license, current and unrestricted
- ACLS- Accelerated Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- TNCC -Trauma Nursing Core Course
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Crisis Aversion
- De-escalation Techniques
- Disaster Management
- Emergency Response
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality/Policy Improvement
- Medical Necessity Evaluation
- Nursing Expertise
- Records analysis
Accomplishments
- Incident Command Lead
- Crisis Diversion and Conflict Resolution
- Policy Improvement Development
- Conducted Quality Control Analysis
- Facilitated Trauma/Stroke/Chest Pain/Code/Rapid Responses
- Supervised a 300 bed hospital and employees
- Maintained a strong report with physicians
- Received The Daisy Award, along with multiple nominations
Work Availability
monday
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