Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Advanced Practice Clinical Rotations
Leadership And Special Projects
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BRITTANY ASHCRAFT

Bay City,TX

Summary

Patient-focused and task oriented perioperative registered nurse with 8 years of experience looking to transition into the role of Family Nurse Practitioner with an emphasis in medical and cosmetic dermatology. Works well within an interdisciplinary team. Strives for excellence in patient assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Houston Methodist Hospital
02.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
  • Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
  • Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
  • Minimized complications during surgery by assisting surgeons in maintaining a sterile field and passing instruments efficiently.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the surgical process.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Safeguarded confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Perioperative/Infusion Services Registered Nurse

Matagorda Regional Medical Center
12.2019 - 02.2021
  • Assist physicians with operating room procedures in the circulating nurse role in the following surgical services: general, gynecology, ophthalmology, ENT, podiatry, & orthopedic
  • Enabled smooth postoperative recovery for patients by administering medications, providing wound care, and monitoring vital signs.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the surgical process.
  • Expedited discharge planning by assessing patient needs, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon''s needs during procedures and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
  • Maximized resource utilization by appropriately managing inventory levels of medical supplies in the perioperative area.
  • Fostered increased patient trust by providing empathetic emotional support and clear explanations of surgical processes.
  • Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Houston Methodist Hospital
09.2016 - 11.2019
  • Assist physicians with operating room surgical procedures in both the scrub nurse and circulating nurse role in the general surgery and neurosurgery services.
  • Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
  • Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.

Perioperative Graduate Nurse Resident

Houston Methodist Hospital
06.2016 - 09.2017
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care.
  • Supported the implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives, resulting in improved quality of care for patients.
  • Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.

Education

Master Of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
08.2022

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Patient Safety
  • Team Collaboration
  • Professionalism
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Texas License-1115553
  • Certified Family Nurse Practioner, AANP
  • Registered Nurse, Texas License-907785
  • BLS Certification, American Heart Association

Advanced Practice Clinical Rotations

  • Family Practice: Matagorda Regional Medical Group, Bay City, TX, Debra Shield, APRN, MSN, FNP-C | 543 Hours
  • Women’s Health: Matagorda Regional Medical Group, Bay City, TX, Dr. LaDonna Rutledge, MD | 90 Hours
  • Pediatrics: Matagorda Regional Medical Group, Bay City, TX, Debra Shield, APRN, MSN, FNP-C | 90Hours

Leadership And Special Projects

  • Surgical Prep Champion—Dunn 3 OR, Houston Methodist Hospital, 2017-2019
  • Shared Governance Chairperson—Off-Shift Council, Dunn 3 OR, Houston Methodist Hospital, 2017-2019
  • Normothermia Committee-General Surgery Representative—Hospital-wide committee, Houston Methodist Hospital, 2019
  • Specimen Presentation—Led in-service presentation and tour for off-shift members, Dunn 3 OR, Houston Methodist Hospital, June 2019
  • Quality Shared Governance Chairperson-Dunn 3 OR, Houston Methodist Hospital, 2022-2023

Timeline

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Houston Methodist Hospital
02.2021 - Current

Perioperative/Infusion Services Registered Nurse

Matagorda Regional Medical Center
12.2019 - 02.2021

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Houston Methodist Hospital
09.2016 - 11.2019

Perioperative Graduate Nurse Resident

Houston Methodist Hospital
06.2016 - 09.2017

Master Of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

University of Texas At Arlington

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