Brittany Canessa
King Of Prussia,PA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing efficent and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Professional Student Nurse Extern
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Allentown, PA
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
Customer Service Associate
Wawa INC.
Allentown, PA
06.2014 - 12.2021
- Supported customer service goals and enhanced relations through friendly, knowledgeable and positive communication.
- Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
- Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
- Assisted customers in making payments on accounts and setting up payment plans.
- Organized and prioritized tasks and activities and worked within strict timeframes and deadlines.
- Consulted with customers regarding needs and addressed concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Shepherd
Allentown, PA
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Patient Transporter
St Lukes Physician Group Health Network
Allentown, PA
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Provided patient transport using various equipment and adhered to safety protocols.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Maintained all schedules by delivering patients safely and on time to procedure rooms.
- Moved patients in and out of vehicles and lifted on and off beds.
- Checked wheelchair and stretcher functionality prior to patient pick up.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Relayed discrepancies, patient condition or special information regarding patient to appropriate personnel.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Cleaned, disinfected and prepared rooms for incoming patients.
- Changed soiled bed linens, drapes and cubicle curtains.
Education
Associate of Science -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA05.2022
High School Diploma -
William Allen High School
Allentown, PA06.2016
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILSkills
- Customer Support
- Inbound and Outbound Calling
- MS Office proficiency
- Report creation
- Collecting vital signs
- Respiratory equipment training
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Performing patient intakes
- Patient relations
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient Care and Safety
- Collecting specimens
- General housekeeping ability
- Preparing meals
Certification
Registered Nurse license
Basic Life Support
Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure
Certificate of Completion Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania
Certificate of Completion Mental Hygiene On the date
Certificate of Completion Creating Safe Scenes On the date
Accomplishments
- Daisy award June 2023
- Daisy award April 2023
- Daisy award December 2023
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia
07.2022 - Current
Professional Student Nurse Extern
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
12.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Shepherd
04.2019 - 03.2021
Patient Transporter
St Lukes Physician Group Health Network
01.2016 - 09.2018
Customer Service Associate
Wawa INC.
06.2014 - 12.2021
Associate of Science -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
High School Diploma -
William Allen High School
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain University
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