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Brittany Durham

Carlsbad,CA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated professional with substantial experience in providing quality care to improve patient outcomes across diverse healthcare sectors. Skilled in conducting thorough patient assessments, developing personalized care plans, implementing evidence-based practices, and supervising critical interventions to achieve patient safety/comfort. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and delivering patient education programs to drive positive change in healthcare delivery. Well-versed in staying abreast of latest medical advancements whilst ensuring accuracy/privacy of all necessary documentation to maintain highest standard of care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ICU Travel Nurse

Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - 02.2024

Medical Surgical ICU - Travel RN

• Patient population : Adult. Medical management of various stages of shock, heart failure, COPD exacerbation, complex surgeries, Kidney disease, DKA/HHS, etc.

• 4 ICU Units, 10 beds each unit

• Level 4 Trauma Hospital and teaching facility

• Float to : CCU, Medical Surgical, PCU

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Aya Healthcare
02.2022 - 07.2023

Cardiac Care Unit/ Cardiovascular Surgery ICU - Travel RN

• Patient population : Adult. CABG, LVAD, Valve replacements, complex cardiovascular surgeries, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz monitoring, temporary invasive pacemaker, CRRT

• 24 Bed Unit

• Level 1 Trauma Hospital and major teaching facility

• Float to : Neurological ICU, Surgical ICU & Medical ICU

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 01.2022

Medical Surgical ICU - Travel RN

• Patient population : Adult pre/post liver transplant, complex abdominal surgeries, medical management of various states of shock, heart failure, COVID-19, Kidney disease

• 18 Bed Unit

• Level 1 Trauma Hospital and major teaching facility

• Float to : Cardiac ICU, Neurological ICU & Surgical ICU

Surgical ICU Registered Nurse

Sharp Healthcare
07.2016 - 10.2021

Surgical ICU - Staff RN

• Patient population : Adult, Cardiovascular surgery, mechanical heart failure, transplants including heart, kidney, pancreas, Trauma, Neurosurgery, General surgery, COVID-19, CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, Medical management of various states of shock, heart failure, COVID-19.

• 24 Bed Unit

• Level 2 Trauma Hospital

• Float to : Medical ICU

• Code blue response team member


Trauma ICU Registered Nurse

Creighton, Catholic Health Initatives
03.2015 - 05.2016

Trauma ICU - Staff RN, New Grad

• Patient population : Adult, severe traumatic illnesses and surgeries, medical management of various stages of shock, TBI, chest injuries (pneumothorax, hemothorax), complex fractures, soft tissue injuries (lacerations, burns).

• 22 Bed Unit

• Level 1 Trauma Hospital and major teaching facility

• Float to : PCU

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Creighton University
Omaha, NE
12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

California State University San Marcos
San Marcos
06.2012

Skills

  • Advanced hemodynamic monitoring and intervention
  • Device management including CRRT, Impella, IABP, ECMO, Swan Ganz, Temporary Invasive Pacemakers, Camino ICP monitor, EVD, BIS monitor, etc
  • Drain management including chest tubes, OG/NGT, ETT, JP's, Ostomies, etc
  • Team Development, leadership and relationship building
  • Cross-functional Communication
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Patient Safety

Certification

  • ACLS : expiration 05/2025
  • BLS : expiration 01/2026
  • NIH : Expiration 06/2025
  • Registered Nurse, California. License # 95100469. Expiration 06/2024
  • Registered Nurse, Arizona. License # 293214. Expiration 04/2027
  • Registered Nurse, Massachusetts. License # 2360552. Expiration 05/2024

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - 02.2024

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Aya Healthcare
02.2022 - 07.2023

ICU Travel Nurse

Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 01.2022

Surgical ICU Registered Nurse

Sharp Healthcare
07.2016 - 10.2021

Trauma ICU Registered Nurse

Creighton, Catholic Health Initatives
03.2015 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Creighton University

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

California State University San Marcos
Brittany Durham