Brittany Hibbard
Scottsville,KY
Summary
Efficient Registered Nurse with 5 years of experience in an Emergency Department. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well with doctors and other members of an interdisciplinary team to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining strict cost controls. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
11.2023 - Current
- Provided emergency care to patients with a variety of medical conditions, ranging from minor injuries to life-threatening illnesses and traumatic accidents.
- Assessed patient's condition and determined the priority of care needed.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications, intravenous fluids and other treatments.
- Initiated, Titrated and Discontinued Critical Medication Drips
ER Registered Nurse
Med Center Health
01.2023 - Current
- Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Nomad Health
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Med Center Health
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Reduced complications by proficiently managing ventilator settings and adjusting medications according to patient response.
- Increased efficiency within the float pool by quickly adapting to various units'' policies and procedures while maintaining exceptional care standards.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care during shift changes by providing clear communication regarding patients'' status and needs to incoming nurses.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, ultimately benefiting patient care.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Atlas Medstaff
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff through adherence to infection control protocols and best practices.
- Consistently maintained professional licensure and certifications required for practice as an ER Registered Nurse in various states throughout travel assignments.
- Managed complex caseloads while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of nursing care delivery within a fast-paced Emergency Department setting.
- Reduced wait times for patients by streamlining triage processes and prioritizing critical cases.
- Exhibited strong decision-making abilities under pressure while working independently or collaboratively as part of a larger healthcare team.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, providing guidance and support throughout their transition into the ER setting.
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering timely, high-quality nursing interventions during emergencies.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by collaborating effectively with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Med Center Health
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, United States01.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
Bowling Green, KY12.2018
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
Bowling Green, KY12.2016
Skills
- Emergency Triage
- Patient monitoring
- Taking and monitoring vitals with ability to respond appropriately when intervention is necessary
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Life-sustaining machines
- Nursing Plan Development
- Proficient IV and venipuncture skills, including Ultrasound Guided IVs
- Patient Management
- Patient discharging
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Ventilator care
- SBAR communication
- Medication and IV administration
- Infectious disease control
- Diabetes management
- Patient education and counseling
- Critical care
- Emotional awareness
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Seizure management
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Charting Medication Administration
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Conflict resolution
- People skills
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Trauma Nurse Core Course Certification
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
11.2023 - Current
ER Registered Nurse
Med Center Health
01.2023 - Current
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Nomad Health
01.2023 - 10.2023
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Med Center Health
10.2022 - 01.2023
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Atlas Medstaff
07.2021 - 09.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Med Center Health
12.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
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