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Brittany Hagan

NJ

Summary

Dynamic Advanced Staff Nurse with a proven track record at Jefferson Otolaryngology and Hospital, enhancing physician decision-making and patient care through expert clinical documentation and patient education. Licensed by PA & NJ nursing boards, I excel in outpatient care and triage assessment, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Staff Nurse, Primary Nurse

Jefferson Otolaryngology
Philadelphia, PA
06.2013 - Current
  • Compile and structure clinical data to enhance physician accessibility and decision-making.
  • Ensure appropriate tests and medications ordered, facilitating clear patient communication.
  • Prepare rooms for patient visits and/or in-office procedures.
  • Obtain specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Assist physician with electro-cautery procedures, Sinuva placement, Rhinaer/Vivaer procedures, excision/biopsy procedures within ENT scope, and intranasal PRP preparation & placement.
  • Facilitate post-treatment recovery through effective wound management.
  • Prepare and administer medications injections and topical anesthesia.
  • Compose medical necessity letters, disability paperwork and insurance forms.
  • Perform prior authorizations for medications.
  • Manage patient inquiries received by phone and MyChart platform.
  • Encourage seamless collaboration across departmental lines.

Staff Nurse

Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
06.2011 - 06.2013
  • Provided care for 3-5 patients with CHF, heart transplants, ventricular assist devices, pacemakers, unstable angina, pre/post procedure, patients receiving anticoagulant & positive inotropic therapy.
  • Closely monitored patients to identify signs of arrhythmias and other hemodynamic instabilities.
  • Administered medications, blood products, hanging and titrating IV drips per protocol.
  • Cared for patients with an LVAD: monitored hemodynamic stability, assessment & care of driveline sites, providing education to patients and caregivers for proper home management.
  • Maintained Swan Ganz catheters to optimize functioning while monitoring important hemodynamic parameters in critical patients.
  • Facilitated the discharge process through patient and family education with focus on their medication regimen, nutritional needs, follow up appointments, and various other patient specific instructions for the management of their diagnosis and prevention of exacerbations.
  • Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to accomplish an appropriate plan of care for patients.

Nurse Extern

Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.2009 - 06.2011

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
06-2011

Skills

  • Licensed by PA & NJ nursing board
  • Advanced EPIC knowledge
  • Outpatient care
  • Patient assessment and care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient education
  • Discharge coordination
  • Triage assessment
  • Phlebotomy techniques

Certification

  • Basic Life Support American Heart Association
  • Member of Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (SOHN)

Timeline

Advanced Staff Nurse, Primary Nurse

Jefferson Otolaryngology
06.2013 - Current

Staff Nurse

Jefferson Hospital
06.2011 - 06.2013

Nurse Extern

Jefferson Hospital
01.2009 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University

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