Brittany Larson
New Franken
Summary
Compassionate, competent, and determined individual with valuable experience in healthcare and child development, looking to pursue further education in nursing, with an end goal of providing personalized care to my patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Little Sunshines Learning Center
11.2024 - Current
- Develop and execute age-appropriate lesson plans that promote growth and development of appropriate milestones
- Effectively manage time and resources to anticipate and meet needs of all infants, toddlers, and children in my care
- Distribute OTC and prescription medication according to provided medical documentation from children's providers
- Keep up to date records and documentation regarding daily activities, monthly learning goals, developmental checklists, and other appropriate documentation in compliance with state licensing laws
Behavioral Health Specialist
Bellin Psychiatric Center
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Performed phone triage for clients with acute psychiatric needs, determining need for inpatient vs. outpatient assessment, and scheduling of appropriate assessments
- Completed in-person clinical intake assessments assessing current psychiatric state, psychiatric history, and medical history
- Completed admission of pediatric and adult patients to acute inpatient hospital services by coordinating with psychiatrist and nurses for clinical orders, completing necessary registration paperwork, full-body safety examinations, escort to appropriate unit, and providing appropriate clinical hand-off to unit staff
- Coordinated with external hospitals and providers to obtain appropriate records and expedite admissions, consulting with physicians and nurses when applicable
- Created and lead group patient programming on the adult and pediatric units primarily using CBT, DBT, and experiential modalities
Admissions Supervisor
Rogers Behavioral Health
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Effectively manged and mentored a multi-disciplinary team of receptionists, intake specialists, and nurses with a shared goal of providing exceptional psychiatric patient care and removing barriers to accessing that care
- Hired and trained a competent staff who were qualified to assess and work with patients in crisis
- Assessed hiring and scheduling needs, coordinated census abilities with other department leadership, performed quality monitoring, and ensured staff and the department were meeting both established metrics and regulatory requirements
- Reviewed and updated admissions policies as needed, ensuring alignment with best practices in healthcare
- Participated and lead projects within the organization, promoting continuous improvement within and outside of the admissions department
- Ensured the safety of patients by communicating with outreach and community services when needed and ensured EMTALA practices were followed
Chief Scribe
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Observed emergency department encounters and completed full medical documentation for providers including history of present illness, review of systems, all physical exam findings, ED course, disposition, and discharge paperwork utilizing EPIC, while ensuring all proper billing requirements were met
- Effectively communicated with medical scribes, clinical providers, and administrators to understand and deliver on department needs
- Completed all interviewing and hiring to ensure Emergency Department was appropriately staffed in alignment with contract needs and ensured staff were appropriately trained
- Managed scheduling and training, payroll, quality assurance tasks, provided continuing education, held quarterly staff meetings, and more
Research Assistant
The Medical College of Wisconsin-Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Communicated and collaborated with a diverse team to operate and maintain several research studies
- Maintained a clean, organized laboratory
- Managed and assessed animal research subjects, recording subject behavior during various simulations
- Prepared various solutions for immunohistochemistry
- Prepped and completed Golgi staining to analyze changes in dendritic spines following acrobatic obstacle tasks
- Imaged and analyzed brain tissue using Neurolucida software
Bartender/Waitress/Certified Trainer
Outback Steakhouse
05.2016 - 11.2018
- I interacted with customers daily, which greatly enhanced my communication skills, and I learned to excel in a fast-paced environment, handling various customer interactions with a high-level of customer satisfaction
- In my role as a trainer, I taught the basics of the service industry to new members of the team, heavily focusing on the importance of customer service and satisfaction
Bartender/Server
The Bar-Lime Kiln
05.2015 - 07.2018
Salad Department Staff/Cashier/Server
The Sandburg Cafe
08.2015 - 05.2016
Crew Trainer/Shift Leader
Culver’s of Green Bay
01.2013 - 05.2015
Education
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
05.2021
Skills
- Proficient in EPIC and Cerner
- Proficient in Salesforce
- Communication
- Problem Solving and Behavior management
- Documentation and regulatory compliance
- Clinical assessment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Focus on patient care
- Multi-tasking in a fast paced environment
- Training and mentoring
- Organization and time management
- Resource management
- Accountability
Certification
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention
- BLS/CPR
Accomplishments
- SONA Recipient, Summer 2018-Spring 2021
- Selected as Guest to Represent University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at 2018 Brave Hearts: Heroes Among Us, 2018
- Completed Accelerate Leadership Training, Date not specified
- Completed Bronze Leadership Training, Date not specified
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Little Sunshines Learning Center
11.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Specialist
Bellin Psychiatric Center
09.2023 - 10.2024
Admissions Supervisor
Rogers Behavioral Health
03.2021 - 09.2023
Chief Scribe
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
05.2018 - 05.2021
Research Assistant
The Medical College of Wisconsin-Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
04.2018 - 05.2021
Bartender/Waitress/Certified Trainer
Outback Steakhouse
05.2016 - 11.2018
Salad Department Staff/Cashier/Server
The Sandburg Cafe
08.2015 - 05.2016
Bartender/Server
The Bar-Lime Kiln
05.2015 - 07.2018
Crew Trainer/Shift Leader
Culver’s of Green Bay
01.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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