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Brittany Calhoun
Summary
Experienced and patient-oriented nurse with a strong background in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. 8 years of diverse experience, with exceptional multitasking abilities and a keen sense for prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Expertise extends across various specialties, providing comprehensive care and support to patients in a wide range of medical settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
10.2016 - Current
- Monitor, record, and report changes in patient condition while considering the patient emotional and physical well-being
- Coordinate and consult with team members to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient plan of care
- Respond to emergency situations based on the protocols and standards of nursing
- Implement nursing assignments based on patient acuity
- Prepare and administer inpatient infusions based on physician orders while monitoring patient response for adverse effects and vital signs
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Mental Health Registered Nurse Contract
AltaPointe Health Systems, BayPointe Children's Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
COVID-19 Unit RN
St. Luke Health
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Responded rapidly to changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly to medical providers for timely interventions and treatment adjustments.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
COVID-19 Unit RN
Valley Baptist Medical Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
- Administered medications, assessed changes and reported results to doctors.
- Responded rapidly to changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly to medical providers for timely interventions and treatment adjustments.
COVID-19 Unit RN
Ascension St. Vincent
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Administered medications, assessed changes and reported results to doctors.
COVID-19 Unit RN
Ascension Providence Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Responded rapidly to changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly to medical providers for timely interventions and treatment adjustments.
COVID-19 Unit RN
Jackson Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Responded rapidly to changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly to medical providers for timely interventions and treatment adjustments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
07.2013 - 10.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track
South University
03.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Jacksonville State University
08.2019
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Bishop State Community College
07.2016
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills that assist in educating patient and in collaborative care
- Ability to effectively muti-task to handle complex situations
- Leadership and interpersonal skills that helps me work well with others
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Preventative and acute care
- Database entry using Cerner, Epic, Avatar, McKesson and Meditech
- Updating and using relevant data
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Basic life support
- End-of-life care
- Behavioral health care
- EKG interpretation
Certification
- [RN] Registered Nurse – States of Alabama Multistate Licensure (1-157867) Exp.12/2025
- [BLS] Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Exp.07/2024
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Phi Pi Chapter2016 –2017
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners2023 – Present
Accomplishments
First Generation MSN
Interests
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse Contract
AltaPointe Health Systems, BayPointe Children's Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2024
COVID-19 Unit RN
St. Luke Health
08.2021 - 12.2021
COVID-19 Unit RN
Valley Baptist Medical Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
COVID-19 Unit RN
Ascension St. Vincent
06.2020 - 12.2020
COVID-19 Unit RN
Ascension Providence Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2019
COVID-19 Unit RN
Jackson Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2019
Float Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
10.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
07.2013 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Jacksonville State University
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Bishop State Community College
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track
South University
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