Brittany Hood
UAB Medicine
Hoover,AL
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with maternal-fetal medicine and emergency department experience, delivering safe, compassionate care across high-acuity settings. Skilled in monitoring maternal and fetal status, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and educating patients and families for clear, timely care transitions.
Experienced Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessments, critical care, medication and IV administration, and rapid emergency response. Known for clinical judgment, patient advocacy, teamwork, and calm, efficient care during high-acuity situations.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
1 Year 2 Months- Educated patients and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and symptom management.
- Collaborated with obstetric providers, anesthesia teams, and support staff to coordinate patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Monitored maternal and fetal status throughout labor, identifying changes requiring prompt clinical intervention.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
3 Years 1 Month- Triaged emergency patients using rapid assessment and acuity prioritization.
- Administered medications and IV therapies while monitoring responses and adverse effects.
- Collaborated with physicians, technicians, and interdisciplinary teams during acute care coordination.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and care plans in electronic health records.
- Stabilized critically ill patients with ACLS support and emergency interventions.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, medications, and follow-up care.
- Mentored new nurses on emergency department workflows, protocols, and safe practices.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Patient Care Technician
6 Years 7 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported patient condition changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Transferred patients safely using lifts, wheelchairs, and gait belts to support mobility and fall prevention.
- Assisted with bathing, grooming, and toileting while preserving patient dignity and infection control standards.
- Collected specimens and obtained point-of-care measurements following clinical protocols and documentation requirements.
- Responded quickly to patient requests, prioritizing comfort, safety, and coordinated care needs.
- Mentored new patient care technicians on workflow expectations, safety practices, and patient-handling techniques.
Patient Observer
1 Year 3 Months- Maintained 1:1 observation for fall-risk and suicide-precaution patients throughout assigned shifts.
- Monitored patient behavior continuously to maintain safety and alert nursing staff to changes in condition.
- Reported agitation, confusion, and self-harm risks promptly to support timely clinical intervention.
- Documented patient activity, rest patterns, and safety concerns according to unit protocols.
- Assisted with redirection and de-escalation using calm communication and therapeutic presence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Patient assessments
Critical care
Time management
Patient advocacy
Teamwork and collaboration
Strong clinical judgment
Compassion and empathy
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Licensed Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
UAB Medicine
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UAB Medicine
10.2022 - 11.2025Read More
Patient Care Technician
UAB Medicine
01.2016 - 08.2022Read More
Patient Observer
UAB Medicine
10.2014 - 01.2016Read More
University of Mobile
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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