Brittany Bradshaw
Eastland
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Develop comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Nurse Coordinator, ACO Champion
Eastland Memorial Hospital
Eastland
06.2023 - Current
- Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for staff to increase knowledge and skills.
- Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions.
- Collected blood samples using phlebotomy best practices and labeled specimens for testing.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assist staff with education to identify and improve on quality metrics within the clinic setting.
- Assist with implementation of new Accountable Care Organization program.
- Completing Annual Wellness Visits as needed.
Infection Preventionist, Employee Health Nurse
Eastland Memorial Hospital
Eastland
07.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Continue Care Hospital
Abilene
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Infection Preventionist
Eastland Memorial Hospital
Eastland
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Created and Implemented a Hand Hygiene Survey throughout the facility.
- Consulted with local and state health departments to report infectious cases.
- Communicated trend data and analysis to implement process improvement initiatives.
- Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.
- Implemented CDC and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies to guide hospital departments.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, reviewing professional publications and attending Infection Control activities.
- Managed files on procedures, infection rates and patient outcomes.
- Reviewed all Culture and Sensitivities to assure patients were on the correct antibiotic.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Employee Health Nurse
Eastland Memorial Hospital
Eastland
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Offered information and materials on health-related topics, including flu prevention and proper hand washing.
- Provided company health services to employees post-hire, including vaccinations and N-95 respirator fit testing.
- Maintained OSHA 300 log and records for sick employees; along with return to work policies.
Risk Manager
Eastland Memorial Hospital
Eastland
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Kept OSHA logs and reported job related injuries to human resources.
- Notified Department of health and followed up with any employee with a work related blood borne pathogen exposures including needle/sharps injuries regarding their lab results.
- Tracked any positive infectious diseases and employee exposures and followed up with employees afterwards.
Pre/Post-Op Nurse, Operating Room Circulator
Eastland Memorial Hospital
Ashland
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Conducted pre-operative questionnaires and assessments.
- Monitored vital signs and managed and gained controls of post operative pain prior to patient discharge.
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX12.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Cisco College
Abilene, TX2016
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Cisco College
Cisco, TX2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Texas State Technical College
2007
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Computer and charting skills
- Medication administration
- IV insertion
- IV therapy
- Total Patient Care
- Post-Op Care
- Specimen collection
- Vital Sign collection and monitoring
- Documentation and reporting
- Infection control procedures
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) License No: 214921 Expiration Date: 02/29/2024
- Registered Nurse (RN) License No. 908320 Expiration Date: 02/29/2024
- American Heart Association CPR certified Issue Date: 06/17/2022 Expiration Date: 06/2024
- American Heart Association ACLS certified Issue Date: 05/12/2022 Expiration Date: 05/2024
Timeline
Clinic Nurse Coordinator, ACO Champion
Eastland Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Infection Preventionist, Employee Health Nurse
Eastland Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Continue Care Hospital
08.2020 - 07.2021
Infection Preventionist
Eastland Memorial Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2020
Employee Health Nurse
Eastland Memorial Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2020
Risk Manager
Eastland Memorial Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2020
Pre/Post-Op Nurse, Operating Room Circulator
Eastland Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Cisco College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Cisco College
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Texas State Technical College