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Brittney Burba

Rose Hill

Summary

Hardworking Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist set to graduate in May of 2026. Has spent the past two plus years developing a solid foundation in anesthesia care and patient monitoring. Developed clinical acumen through hands-on experience with diverse patient populations, ensuring optimal anesthesia outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking and advanced airway management. Experienced in a wide variety of clinical sites including fast paced surgery centers, two different level 1 trauma centers, OB/pediatric sites, regional, and rural locations throughout Kansas.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Newman University
05.2023 - 05.2026
  • Managed post-operative pain through effective administration of analgesics and monitoring of side effects.
  • Mentored junior SRNAs, providing guidance on clinical skills development and fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Kept current with industry trends and research findings to maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in anesthesia care.
  • Assisted with difficult airway management, utilizing advanced techniques to ensure patient safety and comfort.
  • Contributed to successful surgical outcomes by effectively collaborating with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals during procedures.
  • Ensured proper functioning of anesthesia equipment by performing regular checks before each procedure, reducing potential technical issues during surgeries.
  • Delivered culturally competent care by considering the diverse backgrounds of patients when planning for their anesthetic needs during procedures.
  • Educated patients about the process of anesthesia and the potential side effects, alleviating anxiety and increasing satisfaction with care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical judgments when encountering unexpected situations or emergencies while providing anesthesia care.
  • Developed strategies for managing complex cases involving concurrent medical conditions or unique challenges affecting anesthesia delivery or recovery processes.
  • Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
  • Managed emergency situations by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Performed pre-anesthetic physical evaluations and patient interviews and documented results.
  • Collaborated with the anesthesia team to provide high-quality care for surgical patients.

SICU/CVICU Travel Nurse

Wesley Medical Center- Level 1 Trauma/Teaching
07.2020 - 05.2023
  • Care for a wide variety of critically ill level 1 trauma patients in a 26 bed combined SICU/CVICU, as well as immediate post-op open heart surgeries, vascular surgeries and abdominal surgeries.
  • TAVR and Mitral Clip patients who require ICU.
  • Care for and manage cardiogenic shock patients on Impella or IABP.
  • Cardiac Surgery patients with Swan-Ganz catheters.
  • Patients on CRRT.
  • Prioritize care and advocate for each patient.
  • Communicate with physicians using SBAR communication.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and classes.

Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse

Ascension Via Christi St Francis- Level 1 Trauma
07.2018 - 06.2020
  • Work with providers and fellow staff to provide quality patient-centered care
  • Regularly encourage family involvement in patient care as much as possible and strive to be patient advocate at all times
  • Manage patients on CRRT, Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps, Impella's
  • Manage post op CABG and valve patients directly from surgery and communicate any concerns or changes with Cardiothoracic surgeons
  • Manage post op vascular patients such as aortic aneurysm repair, femoral bypass, endovascular aneurysm repair and carotid endarectomy with complications
  • Manage patients on TPA
  • Manage post op heart structural heart patients such as Mitral clips, TAVRS, WATCHMANs, TENDYNE mitral valve implant
  • Manage complicated and non-complicated post op lung surgeries such as VAT's, wedge resections and lobectomies
  • Manage MICU overflow patients with pneumonia, sepsis, DKA, multi-organ dysfunction syndrome, and drug overdose
  • Monitor patients for any post surgical complications such as bleeding, retroperitoneal bleeding, cardiac tamponade, ARDS, pneumothorax, tension pneumo, HIT, fluid deficits, hypotension
  • Regularly manage multiple cardiac and other vasoactive drips
  • Assist with bedside procedures such as thoracentesis, emergent chest tube placement, bronchoscopy, TEE, colonoscopy, intubation, cardioversion, line placement
  • Experience with hemodynamic measuring devices such as ART lines, CVP
  • Experience in emergently intubating patients and managing patients on mechanical ventilation
  • Experience in coding patients following ACLS protocol

Cardiac Registered Nurse

Ascension Via Christi St Francis
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Frequently managed patients post-heart cath lab and closely monitored groin sites for hematomas
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Cared for patients post pacemaker insertion. Monitored for any changes in condition or heart rhythms
  • Followed appropriate hospital protocols for new onset chest pain and NSTEMI patients
  • Developed excellent time management skills in caring for multiple patients at a time

Education

Doctorate - Nurse Anesthesia

Newman University
Wichita, KS
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
05.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS
05.2017

Skills

  • Professionalism and integrity
  • Clinical decision making
  • IV and inhaled anesthetic management
  • Hemodynamic management and monitoring
  • Performance improvement monitoring
  • Regional anesthesia proficiency
  • Invasive line insertion
  • Pre-operative evaluation proficiency
  • Airway management
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

  • CCRN
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS


Timeline

Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Newman University
05.2023 - 05.2026

SICU/CVICU Travel Nurse

Wesley Medical Center- Level 1 Trauma/Teaching
07.2020 - 05.2023

Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse

Ascension Via Christi St Francis- Level 1 Trauma
07.2018 - 06.2020

Cardiac Registered Nurse

Ascension Via Christi St Francis
07.2017 - 07.2018

Doctorate - Nurse Anesthesia

Newman University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Fort Hays State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Butler Community College

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