Brittany Hill

In my current role as a pediatric GI clinician, I take part in GI procedures for inpatients and outpatients, as well as an office component. For the office part it ranges from scheduling appointments, speaking with families regarding results and plan of care, working with social workers for court consent, sometimes coordinating with the clinic or operating room to combine or follow up with certain plan of care for a patient. As a GI clinician we see patients with ages ranging from infancy to 21 years of age. This role has helped with organization, multi-tasking, coordinating with other departments, and coordinating with patient/family on plan of care.

• Patients ages ranged from birth to 21 years of age
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

• Worked with Rehab patients with diagnosis ranging from a traumatic brain injury to spinal cord injury while they participated in different therapies offered as inpatients, transitioning to outpatients.
• Patients ages ranged from birth to 21 years of age
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.

• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.

• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
• Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
• Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
• Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.

• Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
• Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.