Brittany Chapman
Altoona,AL
Summary
Experienced, compassionate Medical Surgical nurse with 10+ years of experience providing advanced level care to a diverse patient population. Known for exceptional critical thinking skills, quick decision making, and effective problem solving in critical situations. Being a nurse means being able to make a difference in someone's life every single day.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
RMC
02.2023 - Current
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Facilitated timely discharges through efficient coordination with case managers, social workers, and physicians.
- Prepared patient for surgery and ensured consent for procedure was done and accurate.
RN Floor Nurse
Stringfellow Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Travel contract
- Travel contract
- Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
RN Floor Nurse
Marshall Medical Center South
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Eased anxiety among patients facing challenging diagnoses or treatments by offering emotional support and empathetic guidance throughout their healthcare journey.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on MS floor.
RN- Cardiac Floor
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring adherence to medical protocols and enhancing patient recovery experiences.
- Administered medications and conducted health assessments to improve patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive patient care plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction by offering compassionate and timely support.
- Delivered prompt and effective emergency care to critically-ill patients.
- Initiated and maintained heparin drips.
- Provided quality care to post heart cath patients.
House Mother
Stay at Home Mom
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Managed household finances responsibly and care to children.
RN- Ortho, Neuro, Med-Surge floor
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
04.2013 - 09.2015
- Provided comprehensive patient care, ensuring high standards of safety and comfort.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Provided quality care to patients pre and postoperative from orthopedic and spinal/cervical surgeries.
- Assessed patient conditions, facilitating effective treatment plans.
- CPM experience.
Custodian
Browning Enterprise Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2012
Student Counselor
Boaz City Schools
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Responsible for safety of 10+ children
- Coordinated activities
Education
Associated Degree - Nursing (RN)
Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL05.2012
High School -
Boaz High School
Boaz, AL01.2007
Skills
- Orthopedics
- Neuro
- Med-surge
- Cardiac
- Leadership
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Skin and wound care
- HIPAA Compliance
- IV administration
- Pre and post-op care
- Vital signs
- Manage and implement total care plan
- Monitor and communicate patient health
- Accessed ports, maintained picc and central lines
- Administration of heparin and dopamine drips, etc
Skills Experience
- Experience in Orthopedics, Neuro, Med-surge and Cardiac
- Leadership
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Skin and wound care
- HIPAA Compliance
- IV administration
- Pre and post-op care
- Vital signs
- Manage and implement total care plan
- Monitor and communicate patient health
Achievements Awards
- Patient Choice Award Nominee, 2015
- Who’s Who Among Students, 2011
- Dean’s List, 2009
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Stringfellow Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
RN Floor Nurse
RMC
02.2023 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Marshall Medical Center South
01.2019 - 08.2023
RN- Cardiac Floor
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 01.2019
House Mother
Stay at Home Mom
09.2015 - 02.2018
RN- Ortho, Neuro, Med-Surge floor
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
04.2013 - 09.2015
Custodian
Browning Enterprise Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2012
Student Counselor
Boaz City Schools
01.2006 - 01.2011
High School -
Boaz High School
Associated Degree - Nursing (RN)
Snead State Community College
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