Brittany Gocus-Browning

• Supervising all nursing staff, ensuring all are performing productively and efficiently
• Draft, manage, and oversee department budgets
• Effectively communicate and advocate for diverse needs of various professionals, collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure top quality of care for all patients
• Recruit, train, and onboard new nursing staff
• Help grow staff members’ professional development, flourish and provide top quality care
• Develop, plan, and implement new procedures and policies to improve the overall performance of the healthcare facility.

• Started as Total Joint Care Coordinator
• Promoted to Orthopedic and Spine Service Line Manager in February 2019
• Organized and ran scheduled meetings with key stakeholders providing patient outcomes and metrics, patient satisfaction, physician issues, and program development.
• Developed and managed the Spine Program and the Total Joint Replacement Program. Oversaw the day-to-day facility operations within the program
• Developed and implemented new ERAS program for orthopedic and spine patients.
• Developed and ensured appropriate pre-op preparation and education for every patient.
• Monitored the measurement system for tracking surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction and maintained ongoing quality improvement plan.
• Participated in community education and seminar program inclusive of schedules, presenters, content, and materials.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through timely resolution of issues and proactive communication.
• Improved service line efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
• Developed and executed strategic plans to drive growth within the service line, resulting in increased revenue.
• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, leading to enhanced collaboration on service line growth.
• Streamlined workflow processes, eliminating bottlenecks and maximizing productivity within the service line team.

• Started as Staff Nurse in PACU
• Transferred to Team Lead position of Ortho Unit in March 2015
• Assisted with and provided input for performance appraisals, disciplinary action, reports, audits, surveys, and documentation in medical records, employee records, and computers
• Performed patient care in a timely manner
• Identified patient orders and worked to prevent procedure delays assuring continuation of service
• Notified manager or director of any issues impacting patient flow in a timely manner for resolution development
• Completed documentation, met current standards along with policies and procedures including documentation of all mandatory forms within the scope of the position
• Prepared daily assignments for assigned teams and adjusted based on number of staff, patient volume, and needs of providers
• Guided, educated, and provided leadership as a preceptor for new employees
• Delivered nursing care to assigned groups of patients including education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment planning, pain management and discharge planning utilizing the nursing process
• Anticipated deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and took appropriate action; Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
• Assisted manager with unit staff scheduling.

• Worked as Staff Nurse on Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit/Transplant Unit
• Promoted to Transplant coordinator after 4 months
• Assisted in the start up of the Transplant Program, composed policies and procedures, and supported CMS and Joint Commission surveys
• Coordinated solid organ transplantation of all adult organ recipients and living organ donors
• Implemented and established living donor program
• Provided follow-up and care across the continuum from pre-transplant, during transplant and post-transplant
• Collaborated with members of the health care team to enhance patient care by developing, supporting, and educating nursing staff
• Acted as a clinician, educator, investigator, consultant, and leader
• Made clinical judgments based upon a synthesis of current research, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems
• Played an integral part of a larger interdisciplinary team contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and in providing leadership to the organization.

• Provided oversight to a 28-bed unit, facilitated communication with physicians, made staffing assignments and acted as a resource nurse for staff and as a liaison between patients, physicians, and other health care providers
• Participated in weekly transplant and case management rounds
• Actively involved in the total care plan through patient and family education, collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to improve processes that promote continuity of care, initiated action to reduce patient risks, assessed knowledge, skills, and learning needs of team members in relation to the needs and acuity level of patients before delegating care
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
• Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.

• Responsible for directing, delegating, and coordinating patient care
• Accountable that patient care met standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations
• Supervised care delivered by patient care team, coordinated plan of care, provided education for patients and staff, collaborated with other disciplines, and provided direct patient care for specific patient age groups
• Acted as a preceptor for graduate nurses and resident nurses to transplant floor
• Fulfilled the role of a Lead Super User for Electric Medical Record, was responsible for relaying all EMR updates to staff.

Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
• Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.