Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Practicum Experience
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Brittany Hinkle

Grinnell,IA

Summary

Seeking opportunity as a family practice nurse practitioner, where I can apply my strong academic training, critical thinking expertise, and strong communication skills. Self-motivated with a commitment to provide quality health care to diverse populations. Strong desire for continued professional growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Quick Visit
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Director of Assisted Living

Mayflower Homes
11.2021 - 08.2023
  • Exceptionally responsible and dedicated Assisted Living Executive Director with strong record of providing the best possible experience to residents. Deeply mindful of family concerns on an individual case-by-case basis. Highly adaptable in meeting evolving resident needs.
  • Superior familiarity with regulations and laws regarding assisted living facility operation
  • Exceptional communication skills with resident’s staff family and vendors
  • Outstanding motivational and leadership skills
  • Assured scheduling coverage for all departments and shifts and directed screening hiring and evaluation of all facility staff.
  • Conducted periodic evaluations of resident practical care and health needs. Performed periodic review and coordination of Resident Service Plans.

Surgery Nurse

UnityPoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 03.2021
  • Assessed, planned, and implemented nursing care patients received before, during, and after surgery
  • Provided pre and postoperative patient education, monitored patient physical and emotional wellbeing and integrated and coordinated patient care throughout the surgical care continuum.
  • Able to work in a stressful critical environment when necessary and utilizes critical thinking skills when in an emergent situation
  • Worked outside the sterile field and managed nursing care with the OR by observing the surgical team and postoperatively all while maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. Also assisted surgeons in sterile field during procedures/surgeries.

Registered Nurse ICU and Med/Surg Unit

UnityPoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center
06.2012 - 01.2015
  • Actively assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated individual patient care
  • Collaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team of medical and health professionals comprised of physicians, supervisors, case managers, nurse, physical and occupational therapists
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA
12.2010

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Clinical judgment

Patient Care

Empathy

Phlebotomy

Accomplishments

  • Daisy Nurse Nominee in 2013
  • Co-chair for Quality Improvement in Surgery 2015-2021

Practicum Experience

Mahaska Health New Sharon Medical Clinic

Adult Pracitucm -160 hours; 170 patients

December 2023-January 2023


Mahaska Health Partnership Medical Group

Pediatrics Practicum- 160 hours; 162 patients

February 2023-April2023


UnityPoint Health Grinnell Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic

OB/GYN practicum-160 hours; 195 patients

May 2023-July 2023


Mahaska Health New Sharon Medical Clinic

Family Practicum -160 hours; 160 patients

August 2023-November 2023



Timeline

Registered Nurse

Quick Visit
08.2023 - Current

Director of Assisted Living

Mayflower Homes
11.2021 - 08.2023

Surgery Nurse

UnityPoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse ICU and Med/Surg Unit

UnityPoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center
06.2012 - 01.2015

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand View University
Brittany Hinkle