Brittany Frick
Bristow,VA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting in EPIC, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pre-op
INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital
Fairfax, VA
07.2017 - Current
- Organize and manage care of patients undergoing various inpatient/outpatient surgical procedures, in order to ensure safe and on-time case starts
- Provide bedside care and assessment of patients before and after procedures, reduce concerns, and provide comfortable and successful experiences.
- Ensure proper paperwork, such as consents and medical clearance, is in place prior to transfer to Operating room.
- Responsible for establishing increased and effective communication between interdisciplinary teams.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital
Fairfax, VA
10.2005 - 07.2017
- Evaluated patient contractions and provided breathing and relaxation techniques during labor.
- Contacted delivering physician and anesthesia at appropriate time to administer pain-management medications and begin delivery process.
- Monitored fetal heart rate to ascertain potential problems, providing appropriate interventions, as necessary.
- Checked patient's cervix to determine labor progression and dilation.
- Provided intra-op and post-operative care to cesarean delivery patients.
- Responsible for triage evaluation and treatment of second and third trimester patients. Proficient in the areas of high risk pregnancy such as pre-term labor, gestational hypertension, and diabetes.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington, VA
05.2004 - 10.2005
- Responsible for monitoring patient vital signs and interpreting fetal heart rate patterns in response to labor.
- Employed phlebotomy skills including blood draws and basic IV installation.
- Assisted and guided patients and families throughout stages of labor, providing support and guidance in order to ensure positive birth experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12.1998
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Precepting
- Triaging
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pre-op
INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital
07.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital
10.2005 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Virginia Hospital Center
05.2004 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
George Mason University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University