Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications And License
Certification
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Brittany Harris

Crest Hill,Il.

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

All Medical Staffing/PCC Wellness Center

Triage Team Nurse
04.2022 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Provide appropriate guidance to patients based on clinical knowledge, nursing process and critical thinking
  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary clinical teams in order to coordinate, evaluate and monitor treatment plans ensuring optimal patient care
  • Assesses patient’s condition as well as learning, needs providing targeted individualized teaching plans for patients with multiple comorbidities
  • Reduced medication errors by meticulously documenting and administering medications according to physician''s orders.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.

Total Med

Registered Nurse Case Manager
03.2020 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Educated patients on disease management techniques, empowering them to take control of their health and reduce complications.
  • Review core measure records and the abstraction of information from patient’s records for quality improvement studies
  • Conduct internal audits of providers, create and manage spreadsheets.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication, ensuring timely and accurate updates on patient progress.

Morton College

CNA Instructor
03.2019 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Teaching and supporting hands on learning health care skills as well as appropriate communication
  • Supervise and manage students while performing patient care activities maintaining a high level of morale and professionalism
  • Conduct, organize and lead pre and post conference meetings with students.
  • Enhanced CNA trainees'' skills by implementing hands-on learning experiences and interactive simulations.
  • Improved pass rates for certification exams by providing comprehensive instruction and targeted feedback.
  • Developed customized lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of students with varying levels of experience and knowledge.

Advanced Care Services

Registered Nurse
06.2017 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.

HCR Manor Care

Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse Supervisor
05.2011 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Supervise and delegate nursing assistants with patient care
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of disease management
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.

Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
08.2018

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL

Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
12.2015

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL

Advanced Certificate from Nursing- LPN
12.2010

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Clinical Judgement
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Health Promotion
  • Patient Education
  • Team Collaboration
  • Nursing Documentation
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Mental Health Care

Certifications And License

  • Train the Trainer Approved Evaluator Certification, 01/2018
  • RN License, 041440064, 03/2016
  • LPN License, 04/2011

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

September 2023

Timeline

Triage Team Nurse

All Medical Staffing/PCC Wellness Center
04.2022 - 06.2023

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Total Med
03.2020 - 04.2022

CNA Instructor

Morton College
03.2019 - 07.2020

Registered Nurse

Advanced Care Services
06.2017 - 07.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse Supervisor

HCR Manor Care
05.2011 - 12.2017

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College

Associate of Applied Science from Nursing

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

Advanced Certificate from Nursing- LPN
Brittany Harris