Brittany Jones
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II (Med-Surg)
Central Arkansas Veteran’s Healthcare Systems
08.2020 - Current
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse IV (Med-Surg)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse IV (Med-Surg)
Cross Country Nurses
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse IV (Med-Surg)
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse I (Emergency Department)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse II (Med-Surg)
TRS Healthcare
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.established goals of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse I (Med-Surg/Urology)
Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Patient Representative
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
11.2013 - 07.2018
- Service as a liaison for patients while coordinating with physicians and third-party payers.
- Obtain consent for treatment and admission forms
- Register multiple types of admissions daily; also responsible for using multiple complete systems to complete process
- Responsible for the utilization on-line verification tools to access patient benefits at time of registration and communicate patient responsibility at the time of service
- Responsible for the collection of various types of payment for co-pays, deductibles, private room fees and other deposits
- Analyze financial data and input payments
- Utilize insurance verification software to determine eligibility for service/financial responsibility
- Assure that the admission packet is prepared prior to patient arrival
- Monitor service contracts and purchase agreements
- Resolved billing issues, resulting in increased patient trust and financial stability for the clinic.
- Implemented effective problem-solving techniques to resolve diverse patient concerns promptly.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical professionals for optimal care coordination.
- Observed all facility rules and regulations regarding patient data to promote confidentiality and integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Arkansas- Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2021
Associate of Nursing -
University of Arkansas- Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2019
Master of Science -
University of Arkansas- Little Rock
Little Rock05.2015
Bachelor of Science -
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05.2009
Skills
- Epic Experience (Electronic Medical Record)
- All Scripts Experience (Electronic Medical Record)
- VISTA (CPRS) Experience (Electronic Medical Record)
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medical and IV Administratino
- Knowledge of Data Sources/Technology
- Data Analytics (SPSS)/Data Flow Experience
- Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial Insurance Knowledge
- Insurance Verification
- Pre-authorization, pre-certification and pre-determination experience
- Billing & Coding Experience
- ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS knowledge
- Policy Verification/ HIPPA & Policy Compliance
- Expert in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, & Visio)
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Technical and Leaderships Skills
- Keyboarding & Typing Experience (140 WPM)
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Compact License)
Timeline
Registered Nurse IV (Med-Surg)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
05.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse IV (Med-Surg)
Cross Country Nurses
01.2024 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse IV (Med-Surg)
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
07.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse II (Med-Surg)
TRS Healthcare
09.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse I (Emergency Department)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
07.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse II (Med-Surg)
Central Arkansas Veteran’s Healthcare Systems
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse I (Med-Surg/Urology)
Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2020 - 08.2021
Patient Representative
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
11.2013 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Arkansas- Little Rock
Associate of Nursing -
University of Arkansas- Little Rock
Master of Science -
University of Arkansas- Little Rock
Bachelor of Science -
University of Central Arkansas
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