Brittany Burns
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Caring, compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse. Achieved recognition as a leading night shift triage nurse through prioritizing patient needs and maintaining safety in waiting areas. Delivered high-quality care to multiple patients, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.,Enhanced patient experience through effective management of clinical care in a multi-unit environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor and Delivery, LPN
Northside Hospital Atlanta Main Building & Women's Center
Sandy Springs
01.2022 - Current
- Labor and Delivery Nurse at Northside Hospital Atlanta. More than 4 years experience working on all units of the floor, including OR, PACU, triage, pre-op, labor and postpartum care.
- Labor and Delivery Triage Nurse; streamlined patient intake processes, reducing wait times for admissions while maintaining a safe environment for patients.
- PACU Nurse; administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers, monitored patient vital signs, as well as implementing postpartum hemorrhage care prevention.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care and health management.
- Trained new nursing staff on clinical procedures and hospital protocols effectively.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Awarded Clinical Excellence Award; LPN, Year 2022
- Clinical Excellence 2nd Place Runner Up; LPN, Year 2026
Student Practical Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Atlanta
Druid Hills, GA
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided patient education and demonstrations of seizure rescue medications including diazepam and midazolam
- Administered close patient care, obtained vital signs and growth measurements
Student Practical Nurse
Northeast Georgia Hospital Gainesville
Gainesville, GA
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors to achieve quality patient care
- Communicated updated information with patients and family members
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered close patient care, including checking vital signs and telemetry
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements
Student Practical Nurse
Laurelwood Behavioral Health
Gainesville, GA
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and documented status changes
- Obtained vital signs and reported status changes to supervising RN
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Communications- Journalism
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2010
Skills
- Triage Nursing
- OR/PACU Experience
- Pre-Op Experience
- First Aid CPR/AED Certified
- BLS Provider Certified
- Patient assessment
- Care plan management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound Care
- Bedside charting
- Intravenous therapy
Timeline
Labor and Delivery, LPN
Northside Hospital Atlanta Main Building & Women's Center
01.2022 - Current
Student Practical Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Atlanta
06.2021 - 07.2021
Student Practical Nurse
Laurelwood Behavioral Health
03.2021 - 05.2021
Student Practical Nurse
Northeast Georgia Hospital Gainesville
01.2021 - 06.2021
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lanier Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Communications- Journalism
Georgia Southern University