BRITTANY GASKIN
Daytona Beach
Summary
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with expertise in PCC and wound care. Proven ability to manage multiple caseloads and provide high-quality care to patients. Skilled in utilizing critical thinking to assess complex medical cases and instructing nursing students on clinical skills. Effective communicator who facilitates collaborative relationships between healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient outcomes. I also have expertise in management and supervision of medical staff. Skilled in inpatient teaching with a strong emphasis in critical care, case management and administration. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care. I am compassionate with a background in acute care, chronic disease management, and preventative health services. Strengths include critical thinking, effective communication with patients and healthcare teams, along with high-quality patient-centered care. Made significant impact in previous roles by implementing innovative practices for better patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitoner
SMA Healthcare
Bunnell
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications and managed patient medication regimens effectively.
- Educated patients on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Performed diagnostic tests and interpreted results for accurate diagnosis.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Complete Medical Care
Port Orange
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Prescribed medications and managed treatment regimens for chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care delivery.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care practices.
- Performed diagnostic tests and interpreted results for accurate diagnosis.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Implemented best practices for infection control and safety protocols in the clinic.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Florida Department of Health-Volusia
Daytona Beach
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Florida Department of Health-Volusia, Daytona Beach, FL
- Prescribed appropriate medications based on diagnosis and current best practices.
- Managed multiple caseloads while providing high-quality care to patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical cases.
- Instructed nursing students on clinical skills such as assessment techniques, medication administration, and documentation requirements.
- Facilitated collaborative relationships between physicians and other healthcare professionals through effective communication strategies.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with other providers to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Prescribed and administered medications to patients based on symptoms and conditions.
- Consulted with specialists regarding complex cases or unusual presentations.
- Advised patients on preventative healthcare measures such as diet, exercise, smoking cessation.
- Maintained accurate records using electronic health record systems.
- Prescribed medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
- Scheduled follow-up visits to monitor patients and evaluated health and illness care.
- Treated and referred patients for primary care conditions.
Community Health Nurse
Florida Department of Health-Volusia
Daytona Beach
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: Florida Department of Health-Volusia, Daytona Beach, FL
- Maintained accurate records of patient information including progress notes and plans of care.
- Developed and implemented health promotion strategies targeting vulnerable populations.
- Provided comprehensive nursing assessments and interventions to individuals in the community.
- Educated clients on disease prevention practices such as proper nutrition and hygiene habits.
- Assessed client's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs utilizing appropriate interviewing techniques.
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention.
Wound Care Nurse
Gardens Health and Rehab
Daytona Beach
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Gardens Health and Rehab, Daytona Beach, FL
- I played many roles within this position. I was the active wound care nurse which consist of monitoring wounds on every patient in the facility. I've treated post surgical wounds, pressure wounds, worked with wound vacs, etc. I was also the supervisor over the restorative program which consisted of exercise routines, applying splints, and turning and repositioning patients.
- Assisted physicians in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment modalities used for managing acute and chronic wounds.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the condition of wounds, evaluate healing progression or regression, document findings, adjust treatment plans accordingly and provide feedback to medical staff regarding changes needed in treatment regimens.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Gardens Health and Rehab
Daytona Beach
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Gardens Health and Rehab, Daytona Beach, FL
- I played many roles at the Gardens from April 2014- October 2019 such as cart nurse and supervisor
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
- Reported symptoms, conditions, changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards.
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations.
- Protected patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution.
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs.
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
- Assumed leadership role when supervising staff nurses or students in clinical rotations.
- Assessed patient needs through physical assessments, interviews and observation techniques.
- Delivered non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights.
- Educated patient and family members on symptom management and supportive treatments to improve continuity of care.
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being.
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss current plan of care for each assigned patient.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Used computers to complete necessary documentation on patient progress.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gardens Health and Rehab
Daytona Beach
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Gardens Health and Rehab, Daytona Beach, FL
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information.
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
- Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gardens Health and Rehab
Daytona Beach
04.2014 - 10.2015
- Company Overview: Gardens Health and Rehab, Daytona Beach, FL
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oberlin Nursing Home
LA
06.2008 - 04.2014
- Company Overview: Oberlin Nursing Home, LA US
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing (MSN) (ARNP)
South University
Savannah, GA11.2021
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach05.2018
License Practical Nurse -
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL08.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Oberlin Nursing Home
LA08.2008
Skills
- PCC
- Wound Care
- Nursing Restorative
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Medication management
- Disease prevention
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Health education
- Infection control
- Patient counseling
- Critical thinking
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Team communication
- Lifestyle modification
- Medication administration
- Healthcare management
- Patient-centered care
- Geriatric treatment
- Patient education
- Preventive care
- Patient examination
- Quality improvement
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- VOHRA wound care certified
- Registered Nurse, 9495388
Timeline
Nurse Practitoner
SMA Healthcare
05.2025 - Current
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Complete Medical Care
01.2025 - 05.2025
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Florida Department of Health-Volusia
09.2023 - 11.2024
Community Health Nurse
Florida Department of Health-Volusia
05.2023 - 09.2023
Wound Care Nurse
Gardens Health and Rehab
04.2019 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)
Gardens Health and Rehab
05.2018 - 04.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gardens Health and Rehab
10.2015 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gardens Health and Rehab
04.2014 - 10.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oberlin Nursing Home
06.2008 - 04.2014
Masters of Science - Nursing (MSN) (ARNP)
South University
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Daytona State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
License Practical Nurse -
Daytona State College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Oberlin Nursing Home
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