Brittany Ann Kurtz
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented ICU Registered Nurse with over 2 years of critical care experience, skilled in managing complex patient conditions and coordinating multidisciplinary care. Proficient in utilizing advanced life support technologies, with a proven ability to remain calm under pressure while delivering optimal patient outcomes in high-stress environments. Certified in BLS and ACLS, with a versatile background as a float pool RN across various departments, including ER, telemetry, med-surg, and SDS. Committed to providing exceptional patient care through continuous learning and collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
A Senior Phlebotomist with 10+ years of experience specializing in patient relations, specimen analysis, and blood sample collection by venipuncture, capillary punctures, and neonatal heel sticks
Redeemer Health
2018.05 - Current
St. Mary's Medical Center
2016.04 - 2018.11
- Preparing patients for blood draws, explaining procedures, and helping patients stay calm
- Using venipuncture or capillary puncture to obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusions Processing specimens for laboratory testing, including urine, sputum, and throat swabs
- Following health and safety protocols to maintain sanitary work areas, and using aseptic technique to maintain specimen integrity
- Verifying patient information, labeling blood samples, and updating patient information in the organization's database
- Keeping medical records organized, helping to check in patients, and restocking the lab
Nazareth Hospital
2014.08 - 2016.11
- Traveling to different locations to collect blood samples from patients
- Setting up portable phlebotomy stations and administrative equipment
- Greeting patients, making them comfortable, and explaining the procedure
- Safely and accurately drawing blood from patients
- Safely storing blood for transport back to the hospital
- Delivering specimens to the appropriate laboratory personnel
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA2024-05
Skills
- Certification: Phlebotomy (adult and pediatric), Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program, Peritoneal Dialysis Certification, Knowledge of 12 lead ECG placement with interpretation
- Computers: EPIC Electronic Health Records, Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint,GoogleDoc
- Leadership qualities
- Adaptable to change
- Capillary puncture
- Training and mentoring
- Sample and specimen collection
- Paperwork processing
Certification
Critical Care Monitoring
Unit Flexibility including ER, Med-Surg, Telemetry, & SDS departments
Ventilator & Respiratory Support
Emergency Response, Code Blue, & Rapid Patient Assessment
Central Line & Arterial Line Management
Medication Administration, Titration, & IV therapy
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Time Management & Multitasking
Phlebotomy (adult and pediatric)
ACLS, BLS & Peritoneal Dialysis certifications
Patient & Family Education
Timeline
A Senior Phlebotomist with 10+ years of experience specializing in patient relations, specimen analysis, and blood sample collection by venipuncture, capillary punctures, and neonatal heel sticks
Redeemer Health
2018.05 - Current
St. Mary's Medical Center
2016.04 - 2018.11
Nazareth Hospital
2014.08 - 2016.11
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Salle University
AWARDS & HONORS
Awards, Independence Blue Cross Scholarship Award Recipient, Founders Scholarship, Honors, Member of National Society of Leadership and Success, Member of the Alpha Alpha Alpha National Honors Society, Dean’s Honor List, Cumulative GPA: 3.5; cum laude