Brittany Hartung

Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.

• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
• Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing individualized care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

• Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in a timely manner.
• Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
• Assisted with successful completion of daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding or assisting with ambulation for patients.
• Effectively communicated with multidisciplinary teams during shift changes to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
• Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
• Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
• Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.