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BRITTANY KINES

Brandon,WI

Summary

Reliable and hardworking individual bringing 11 years of experience in healthcare environments. Maintains positive relationships with case managers and all providers among the interdisciplinary team. Remains polished and calm under extreme stress. Detail-oriented team with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered nurse PACU

Advent Health Tampa
08.2021 - Current
  • Follow all aspects of patient care immediately following surgery while taking into consideration the surgery, anesthesia care, patient comorbidities, and the patients physical status in order to recognize, minimize, and manage any issues or complications that may arise.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.

Critical Care Travel Nurse

Onestaff Medical Solutions
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Effective management of critically ill patients infected with COVID-19. Adhering to current evidence-based treatment guidelines and hospital policies.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.

Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse

Lawnwood Regional Hospital
02.2018 - 07.2020
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Familiar with Neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) along with use of BIS and train of four monitoring devices
  • Use of inotropes and vasopressor agents in critically ill patients
  • Meditech computer documentation and adherence to hospital protocol/policies
  • Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
  • Contributed to 380-bed facility's top ranking in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Rocklege Regional Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
  • Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
  • Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
  • Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

Palm Beach Gardens, Gardens Medical Center
03.2015 - 02.2018
  • Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures such as Cardiac Catheterizations, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts, Valve Replacements, Pacemaker/Defibrillator placement, and Thoracotomies including management and care of chest tubes.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Geneva General Hospital
07.2014 - 01.2015
  • Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing
Geneva, NY

Skills

  • Charting and Clinical Documentation
  • Records Review; Update Electronic Charts
  • EMR Systems; MEDITECH, Sunrise, Cerner, EPIC
  • Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cardiothoracic, Orthopedic, Pediatric Specialty, General and Woman's Surgery
  • Standards of Care; CORE Measures; Process Knowledge
  • Pediatric Nursing; Child Life Specialist
  • Critical Thinking
  • Discharge Planning Coordination

Certification

BLS, ACLS, PALS

Timeline

Registered nurse PACU

Advent Health Tampa
08.2021 - Current

Critical Care Travel Nurse

Onestaff Medical Solutions
06.2020 - 03.2021

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Rocklege Regional Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2020

Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse

Lawnwood Regional Hospital
02.2018 - 07.2020

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

Palm Beach Gardens, Gardens Medical Center
03.2015 - 02.2018

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Geneva General Hospital
07.2014 - 01.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing

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