Brittany LaFond
Rochester,MN
Summary
Dynamic Register Nurse bringing four plus years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Nurse
Mayo Clinic
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care to diverse populations in the critical care setting including trauma, cardiovascular, neurologic, pulmonary, and surgical cases.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult transitions.
- Managed complex ventilation settings and titrated vasoactive medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based critical care nursing practices.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
ICU Registered Nurse
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Crossed trained for Neuro ICU, Neuro IR and Med/Surg ICU.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
LPN Charge Nurse
Loretto
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw medication administration to 34 patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Led 5 team unit, promoting quality care for up to 34 patients per day.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
CNA
Opis
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Education
Bachelors in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University
06.2023
RN -
Pomeroy At Crouse College of Nursing
12.2019
LPN -
Lake Technical Center
Eustis, FL02.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL05.2016
Skills
- Daisy Award Nominee and Recipient in Critical Care
- TABLO/Dialysis/CRRT
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Anesthetic Administration
- Central Line Placement
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Chest Tubes
- Endotracheal Intubation
- EVD bedside placement and monitoring
- Interpreting EKGs
- Tracheotomy Equipment
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Neurological Surgery
- Blood Product Transfusion
Accomplishments
I have worked in healthcare since I was 16 years of age. During my first year in the ICU as a Registered Nurse, I was a Daisy Nominee and Daisy Award and now stand as a plague on the Crouse Irving hospital wall for Nurses achieving greatness.
Affiliations
I have graduated from every program and degree in the Honors system.
I have been certified in Mental Health.
Timeline
Critical Care Nurse
Mayo Clinic
08.2023 - Current
ICU Registered Nurse
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Loretto
06.2018 - 01.2020
CNA
Opis
10.2015 - 05.2018
RN -
Pomeroy At Crouse College of Nursing
LPN -
Lake Technical Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Bachelors in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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