Brittany Giesken
Albia,IA
Summary
Dependable and compassionate Registered Nurse with a diverse background in direct patient care including 10+ years of focused experience in ICU nursing. Cross-functional history in telemetry and medical-surgical support as well as long term acute care and post-anesthesia care units. Consistently recognized by patients, family members, and coworkers for kindness, commitment, superior care, and a resource for newer nurses. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion Nurse
Unity Point Hospital
Grinnell, IA
02.2024 - Current
- Ensured safe handling and precise implementation of intermittent IV infusion protocols.
- Oversaw efficient handling of patient needs.
- Thrived in time-sensitive and dynamic situations with consistent success.
Travel Registered Nurse
Next Move
Kansas City, MO
11.2021 - Current
- Utilized composure and expertise to administer life-saving measures in high-pressure emergencies.
- Assisted in lifesaving procedures alongside critical care medical team.
- Assisted patients and families in achieving comfort during challenging situations to promote recovery.
- Managed PA catheters, Arterial lines, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Tailored task prioritization to address varying patient needs effectively.
- Managed patient care for various severe medical conditions.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Delivered direct care across surgical, trauma, medical, cardiac, and neurological critical care units.
Staff RN PRN
Monroe County Hospital
Albia, IA
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered medications and IV therapies with precision.
- Enhanced continuum of care through effective coordination with healthcare professionals.
- Maintained consistent coordination with healthcare professionals.
ICU RN- Travel
Ethos Medical Staffing
Lenexa, KS
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Collaborated on treatment plans through precise delivery of medication and targeted therapies.
- Monitored patient condition, vital signs and recovery progress.
- Carried out assessments to inform physician of essential details.
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Strengthened connections with healthcare team, patients, and families.
RN-ICU/CCU/CVU
Mosaic
Saint Joseph, MO
10.2014 - 02.2020
- Monitored life support equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, transducer, pressure lines, oxygen delivery devices, mechanical ventilators and pulse oximeter.
- Performed approved and prescribed diagnostic procedures based on patient's clinical status Evaluated patient's assessment record and lab data results to determine whether an emergency intervention was necessary Analyzed which patient can be transferred out to either stepdown or the floor Tracked and recorded urine output, blood pressure, oxygen levels and ICU devices attached to patient Inserted Intravenous (IV) lines and catheters, changed wound dressings and administered antibiotics.
- Guided families through healthcare processes including treatment planning, medication management and discharge instructions.
- Delivered high-quality care by following clinical standards and implementing process improvements.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures by operating and monitoring medical equipment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Charge Nurse, Rapid Response Nurse, Preceptor
Ambulatory Care/PACU
Mosaic Life Care
Maryville, MO
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Plan, provide and document professional nursing care in ambulatory settings, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures, under the supervision of the nurse manager, charge nurse or practice manager Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to ambulatory patients Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions Work in team model, assisting other nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care.
- Responsible for providing constant care to patients immediately following surgery.
- Ensured that the patient is breathing properly and administered oxygen when needed.
- Measured temperature, blood pressure, pulse and other vital signs of patient.
- Monitored patient's recovery after surgery, allocated medication and changed bandages.
- Assisting physicians with bedside procedures.
RN- Long Term Acute Care Hospital
Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Medical Center
Saint Joseph, MO
06.2012 - 10.2014
- RN- LTACH (Long Term Acute Care Hospital), Caring for patients that required extended medical care.
- Caring for patients requiring long term ventilator management, wound care, antibiotic therapy, and rehabilitation.
- Administering medications, iv therapies, vasoactive medications to patient.
- Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery.
RN-MED/SURG
Lincoln County Medical Center
Troy , MO
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families Performed a complete psychosocial, environmental, self care, educational and discharge planning assessment and admission.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Education
Associates of Nursing : Registered Nurse -
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO04.2011
High School Diploma -
Clopton High School
Clarksville, MO05.2007
Skills
- Team Leader, Charge Nurse
- Effective Judgment in Stressful Situations
- Time management and organization
- exceptional communication skills
- collaboration and teamwork
- technology proficiency
- 10 years of critical care experience
- ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSS
- Life-sustaining machines (CRRT, Impella, IABP)
- Conflict resolution
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Consistent Work Ethic
- Mentoring New Nurses
- Attention to detail
- Prioritize tasks and deadlines
- Self-motivated
- Independent decision-making abilities
- Flexibility
- Dependability
References
Kim Turner
Director ICU Mosaic Life Care
816-294-5822
Heather Allen
Assistant Team Leader Cath Lab Mosaic Life Care
816-271-3249
Melanie Smith
Coworker ICU/ Cardiology NP
816-262-7668
Dr. Gautam Balakrishnan
Critical Care/Pulmonologists- Provider in ICU worked with for 5 years
816-262-2109
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
Unity Point Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Staff RN PRN
Monroe County Hospital
06.2023 - 04.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Next Move
11.2021 - Current
ICU RN- Travel
Ethos Medical Staffing
02.2020 - 11.2022
Ambulatory Care/PACU
Mosaic Life Care
07.2019 - 01.2020
RN-ICU/CCU/CVU
Mosaic
10.2014 - 02.2020
RN- Long Term Acute Care Hospital
Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Medical Center
06.2012 - 10.2014
RN-MED/SURG
Lincoln County Medical Center
08.2011 - 06.2012
Associates of Nursing : Registered Nurse -
Hannibal-LaGrange University
High School Diploma -
Clopton High School