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Brittany Anderson

Brittany Anderson

Des Moines,IA

Summary

I am a registered nurse with over 3 years of experience, including nearly 2 years in this NICU and 1 year in pediatric/infant complex care. I bring strong clinical expertise in caring for critically ill neonates requiring advanced respiratory support, complex feeding management, and continuous monitoring. I consistently demonstrate effective clinical judgment, early recognition, and collaboration in high-risk care environments. I am seeking to continue my growth in a high-acuity NICU role within the organization.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Blank Children's Hospital - NICU
Des Moines, IA
05.2024 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive care to premature and critically ill neonates in a high-acuity NICU, coordinating complex, family-centered care plans.
  • Manage high-acuity patients requiring intubation, ventilator support, multiple central lines, IV drips, and high-risk medication administration with strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Deliver specialized care for neonates receiving inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), post-operative management, and therapeutic hypothermia, including safe cooling and rewarming protocols.
  • Perform rapid assessment and initiate timely, effective interventions during emergency situations to stabilize patients and support optimal outcomes.
  • Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot advanced neonatal equipment to ensure continuous, safe critical care.
  • Educate and support families regarding patient status, care plans, and admission/discharge processes, promoting informed participation in care.
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to support high-level clinical decision-making.

Registered Nurse

ChildServe
Johnston, IA
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Delivered nursing care to post-NICU infants requiring advanced life-sustaining technologies, including tracheostomies and enteral feeding devices (G-tube, G/J-tube).
  • Performed comprehensive airway management, including tracheostomy care, suctioning, and emergency airway interventions.
  • Managed complex medication regimens and continuous tube feedings while closely monitoring for signs of respiratory distress, infection, or any changes in status.
  • Conducted detailed head-to-toe and developmental assessments, identifying subtle changes in infant status and initiating timely interventions.
  • Collaborated with respiratory therapy and other members of the care team to implement individualized care plans.
  • Played a key role in NICU-to-home transition, providing intensive caregiver education on ventilator management, trach care, feeding devices, and emergency response.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA
05-2022

Skills

  • Patient Advocacy
  • Care Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Patient Education
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Emergency Interventions
  • Medication Management

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Blank Children's Hospital - NICU
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

ChildServe
03.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand View University