Brittany Ignell

• SPCU and ED Holds
• Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Actively participated in unit-based committees focused on enhancing workplace safety, nurse retention, and professional development opportunities.
• Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing expert knowledge on cardiac monitoring techniques, medication administration protocols, and evidence-based interventions for common conditions seen.

• Contract Nurse- Emergency holds, Surgical Progressive Care Unit
• Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
• Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores through attentive listening, empathetic support, and timely addressing of concerns.

Floated to Emergency Room often.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Anticipated potential complications in high-risk cardiac patients through vigilant assessment of vital signs trends and EKG changes, initiating prompt interventions.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmic, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.

• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

• Managed complex caseloads and coordinated care for patients with multiple comorbidities, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for their needs.
• Promoted a culture of evidence-based practice by incorporating research findings into daily nursing activities.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Streamlined the process of admission and transfer between units, improving efficiency and reducing delays in patient care delivery.