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Brittany Joseph

Riverview,FL

Summary

Empathetic and energetic registered nurse with six years of nursing experience, seeking to advance my career as a BSN. Highly organized with well-regarded charge nurse and supervisory strengths. Constantly seeking opportunities to advance my career in women's health nursing. Utterly dependable and passionate about providing care and healing to women who have faced domestic violence. Strong interest in promoting healthy habits and providing safe and effective care for at-risk mothers. Currently pursuing a Master's of Science in Nursing to become a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

OB Clinical Nurse

Lakeland Regional Health
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.

OB Nurse Manager

Tampa Family Health
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
  • Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
  • Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
  • Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.

Clinical Nurse

St Joseph’s women’s hospital
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs to determine appropriate care plans on a 40 bed unit, managing 4 couplets.
  • Provided post-operative care and education to patients and families.
  • Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.

Travel RN

Mercy Hospital Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
  • Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
  • Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants through bonding and positioning techniques.
  • Coordinated and consulted with multiple members of a health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Travel RN Women's Services

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
  • Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
  • Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants through bonding and different position techniques.
  • Coordinated and consulted with multiple members of the health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Clinical Registered Nurse II

St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2022

Clinical Registered Nurse

North Florida Women's Care
12.2019 - 11.2020

Charge RN

Capital Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 12.2019
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Cared for patients in a 44-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Successfully precepted new RN’s to achieve goals and effectively transition into their nursing role.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
12.2016

Skills

  • Patient Examination
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Breast Feeding
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Postpartum Period
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Cesarean Section Post-op care
  • EMR Systems
  • Patient Safety
  • Strong Leadership skills
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Newborn Education
  • Patient Interviews
  • Student Precepting

Accomplishments

  • Nursing Excellence Award-2019 CRMC
  • Team Tele Award-2019 CRMC
  • Team daisy award-2023 St. Joe’s women’s

Certification

• Florida Board of Nursing, License # 9458720
• BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR and AED, Current
• Crisis prevention and Intervention Certification, Current
• NRP, Current

Timeline

OB Clinical Nurse

Lakeland Regional Health
05.2024 - Current

OB Nurse Manager

Tampa Family Health
10.2023 - 04.2024

Clinical Nurse

St Joseph’s women’s hospital
03.2023 - 10.2023

Travel RN

Mercy Hospital Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022

Travel RN Women's Services

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 09.2022

Clinical Registered Nurse II

St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2022

Clinical Registered Nurse

North Florida Women's Care
12.2019 - 11.2020

Charge RN

Capital Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Brittany Joseph