Brittany Jennings
Registered Nurse
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RN
Bayfront Orlando Health
St. Petersburg, United States
02.2020 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and created care plans
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, diabetes, end stage renal disease, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN
Highland Pines Health And Rehab
Clearwater, FL
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Performed skilled nursing tasks ethically and effectively for 30 patients in a 120 bed facility
- Assessed medical and psychological problems and reported significant findings to the physician and appropriate counselor
- Provided ongoing assistance to physicians and health care professionals from routine appointments to crisis management care
- Involved in ongoing teaching with the patient and their families regarding disease management for chronic illness to acute care
- Administered medications on a daily schedule as well as processed orders as written by healthcare providers
- Provided personal care, dressing wounds, tracheotomy care and respiratory therapies, collected specimens, diabetic monitoring, and dialysis
- Monitored CVA's, head trauma, total knee or hip replacement surgery, IV antibiotics, as well as many other chronic disease or disorders
- Tracked patient pain management plans, nutritional regimes, and changes in patient’s physical and mental health
Assistant Manager
Dairy Queen
Clearwater, FL
05.2014 - 10.2018
- Highly experienced in customer service
- Assist with hiring of new staff and training of new and existing staff
- Coordinate placement of crew members and manage shifts
- Manage daily schedule and coordinate scheduling conflicts
- Cake decorator and sales manager
Counselor
Operation PAR
Largo, Florida
12.2012 - 05.2014
- Perform substance abuse admission intakes and evaluations of appropriate level of treatment
- Complete treatment plans and determine client’s readiness for treatment and change as well as the needs of others involved in the current situation
- Assesses treatment and recovery progress and, in consultation with the client, family, and the referral source, make appropriate changes to treatment plan to ensure progress toward treatment goals as well as completing documentation of such
- Facilitate individual and group substance abuse outpatient counseling utilizing Motivational Enhancement Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Living In Balance, & Seeking Safety
- Establish and maintain relations with the Department of Corrections, Early Learning Coalition, mental health professionals, and the community-at-large to ensure appropriate referrals, identify service gaps, expand community resources and to help to address unmet needs.
Residential Staff Assistant
Homeless Emergency Project
Clearwater, FL
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Homeless emergency project
- Conducted family intakes and received all family housing calls and maintained a record of family needs for housing, childcare, etc
- Advocated for family access to services and community resources
- Facilitated the move to permanent, independent housing for families as well as assisted in finding and acquiring affordable housing for families.
Education
Associates of sceince - Nursing
PASCO HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE
08.2016 - 05.2017
Licensure & certifications - undefined
PASCO HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE
Certified nursing Assistant, ULTIMATE MEDICAL ACADEMY - undefined
Bachelor of science - Family & Child Sciences
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
06.2010 - 12.2011
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
undefinedAccomplishments
- Sixth Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem, received Guardian ad Litem of the month twice
- Graduate Cum Laude and Center for Wellness & Medical Professions Certification, Palm Harbor University High School 2006
- Member and award winner of the State Health Occupations Students of America competition 2004
Timeline
RN
Bayfront Orlando Health
02.2020 - Current
RN
Highland Pines Health And Rehab
10.2018 - 02.2020
Associates of sceince - Nursing
PASCO HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE
08.2016 - 05.2017
Assistant Manager
Dairy Queen
05.2014 - 10.2018
Counselor
Operation PAR
12.2012 - 05.2014
Residential Staff Assistant
Homeless Emergency Project
05.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of science - Family & Child Sciences
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
06.2010 - 12.2011
Licensure & certifications - undefined
PASCO HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE
Certified nursing Assistant, ULTIMATE MEDICAL ACADEMY - undefined
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