Brittany Barr
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with adept at medication administration and patient assessments. Proven track record in implementing evidence-based practices that significantly reduced patient falls. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments and utilizing critical thinking to enhance patient care outcomes. Flexible and committed to delivering high-quality nursing care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Shift Med
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
Rio Rancho, NM
02.2026 - Current
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Float to surgical and nuero tele floors
- 4-5 patients
- Epic charting
Strike Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Panorama City, CA
01.2026 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- telemetry unit
- 3-4 patients
- Epic charting
Registered Nurse, Shift Med
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
Rio Rancho, NM
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Developed and implemented evidence-based practices to improve clinical outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Strike Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Downey, CA
10.2025 - 10.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
- med surg unit
- 4-5 patients
- Epic charting
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
Rio Rancho, NM
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- float pool in PCU units
- 4-5 patients
- Epic charting
Registered Nurse Traveler
Bay Area Hospital
Coos Bay, OR
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies effectively.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- telemetry unit
- 3-4 patients
- Epic charting
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, Shift Med
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- tele, cardiac, step down, med surg float
- 4-5 patients
- epic charting
Registered Nurse Traveler
San Juan Regional Medical Center
Farmington, NM
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Responded efficiently to critical situations, applying life-saving interventions under pressure while maintaining composure.
- Optimized resource allocation by accurately triaging emergency cases based on severity of symptoms or injuries.
- Cardiac unit, managed critical patients with drips
- 4-6 patients
- Cerner charting
Registered Nurse Traveler
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Rosa, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care instructions.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts through thorough handover reportings and clear communication among healthcare team members.
- float pool
- 3-5 patients
- Epic charting
Registered Nurse Traveler
Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing healing time and preventing complications.
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient experience within the facility.
- Promoted patient advocacy, ensuring all patients received appropriate care and resources.
- telemetry unit
- 4-5 patients
- Epic charting
Registered Nurse Traveler
Providence St. Peter Hospital
Olympia, WA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Streamlined patient admission processes, improving workflow efficiency within the nursing unit.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, minimizing adverse reactions or errors.
- telemetry unit 4-6patients
- Epic charting
Registered Nurse Traveler
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas, TX
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment for patients through strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, identifying changes in condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and protocols.
- float to tele, med surg, nuero
- 4-6 patients,
- Epic charting
Registered Nurse Traveler
Guam Memorial Hospital
Guam
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Established trust with diverse patient populations, employing cultural sensitivity when delivering culturally competent nursing care.
- telemetry unit, 3-4 patients
Registered Nurse Traveler
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Evaluated nursing procedures, recommending improvements to enhance quality of care standards.
- Managed complex medical conditions such as diabetes or heart failure using advanced clinical skills gained from continuing education courses.
- cardiac unit, 6 patients
- Epic charting
Registered Nurse Traveler
Salem Hospital
Salem, MA
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Assessed patient conditions, documenting changes in health status for timely interventions.
- Float pool
- 4-6 patients Epic charting
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team.
- Managed complex patients
- Monitored and interpreted telemetry rhythms
- 4-5 patients
- Epic charting
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- 6 patients
- Epic charting
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico Valencia Campus
Los Lunas, NM05-2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Flexible in new environments
Certification
- AHA BLS
- AHA ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Shift Med
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
02.2026 - Current
Strike Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2026 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse, Shift Med
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
11.2025 - 02.2026
Strike Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2025 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
06.2024 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse Traveler
Bay Area Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, Shift Med
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
San Juan Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse Traveler
Kaiser Permanente
01.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse Traveler
Community Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse Traveler
Providence St. Peter Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse Traveler
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse Traveler
Guam Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse Traveler
Tucson Medical Center
08.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse Traveler
Salem Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2021
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
09.2018 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Presbyterian Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico Valencia Campus
licenses
New Mexico compact RN License: RN86962
California RN License: 95320394
Michigan RN License: 4704444446