Brittany Knutson
Kalona,IA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, multitasking, and time management abilities. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. History of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Accolade
Plymouth Meeting, PA
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients' health condition and determined the level of care needed.
- Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice or referring callers to their primary care provider or other specialists when necessary.
- Instructed patients on self-care techniques, medications, diet plans, disease processes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current nursing practices and procedures through continuing education courses, workshops, in-services, seminars, conferences.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, guidelines and standards of practice related to triage nursing duties.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Nurse Clinician
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City, IA
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
Staff Nurse
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City, IA
05.2017 - 11.2021
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Staff Nurse
Mercy Hospital Iowa City
Iowa City , IA
04.2013 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA12-2011
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Assessment, Education, and Care
- Patient rights advocacy
- Medical chart management
- RN Case Management/Telephone Triage
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Care plan implementation
- Staff development and Precepting
- Critical thinking skills
- Communication
- Problem Resolution
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support
Accomplishments
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (2021)
- Member, Iowa Nurses Association (2019-present)
- Member, American Nurses Association (2019-present)
Timeline
Nurse
Accolade
08.2022 - Current
Nurse Clinician
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
11.2021 - 08.2022
Staff Nurse
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
05.2017 - 11.2021
Staff Nurse
Mercy Hospital Iowa City
04.2013 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
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