Brittany Geis, RN
Marlton,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with experience at a 21 Bed CV-ICU fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CVICU Registered Nurse
Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes
2022.02 - Current
- Performs charge nurse duties which include assisting colleagues, assigning of admissions during the shift and creating assignments for on coming shift, responding to RRT, code blue, and stroke alerts for the hospital.
- Serves as resource nurse, providing guidance and support to colleagues and precepts new hires.
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Demonstrates proficiency in managing complex and critically ill patients including patients immediately post CABG and Valve surgery
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Monitors patient conditions by proficiently analyzing hemodynamics data such as arterial BP, CVP, PA pressures, cardiac outputs and indexes
- Manages advanced therapies devices such as IABP, Impella, ECMO, Swans, CRRT, and LVADS
- Administers medication and IV administration including inotrope/pressors and antiarrhythmic medications.
- Experience in starting IVs using peripheral, intraosseous, and Vein Finder
- Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Au Pair
The Brown Family
2016.08 - Current
- Collaborate closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
- Manages daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home by demonstrating flexibility adaptability when faced with unexpected changes or challenges.
- Supported emotional development through empathetic listening and guidance during difficult situations or conflicts.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2024
Associate of Science -
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ12.2021
Diploma in Nursing -
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Camden, NJ12.2021
San Diego State University
San Diego, CASkills
- Charge nurse
- RRT Nurse
- Preceptor
- Open Heart Recovery Nurse
- Impella CP/RP/5.5
- IABP
- Ventilator Management
- LVADs
- ECMO
- Swan Ganz Catheters
- Belmont Infuser
- Temporary Pacer
- Flotrac
- CRRT (NXSTG and Primsa)
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
CVICU Registered Nurse
Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes
2022.02 - Current
Au Pair
The Brown Family
2016.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capella University
Associate of Science -
Camden County College
Diploma in Nursing -
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
San Diego State University
- ACLS
- BLS
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