Brittany Honaker

• Provided patient care on IMC/MedSurg levels of care.
• Educated patients and families on care procedures and health management techniques.
• Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Provided care for trach/ventilation patients.

Registered nurse on a cardiothoracic vascular surgical step down critical care unit. Worked with open heart surgeries, LVADs, acute MI's, arrhythmias, EKG/telemetry and more.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Registered nurse on a cardiac/respiratory unit. Experience with cardiac arrhythmias, COVID care and more.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• 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.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Nursing assistant float pool with experience across entire hospital. Direct patient care including vital signs, personal care, foley removal and much more.

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
• Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
• Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
• Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

Weekend shift supervisor at a sandwich shop while in nursing school with experience in prioritizing, direct customer care, management and much more.

• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
• Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
• Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
• Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
• Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
• Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
• Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.