Brittany Lavy
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse committed to delivering world class patient centered care, through effective communication and collaboration with the entire care team. Dedicated to evidence based best practices in managing multiple patients with complex medical issues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric and Congenital Catheterization Lab
Cleveland Clinic
02.2023 - Current
- Administered nursing care to congenital cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Assisted in the installation of bare metal, drug-eluting and bioabsorbable stents throughout vascular system.
- Setup, maintained, and ensured sterile field observed at all times during critical congenital heart procedures.
- Took vitals and assessed adult and pediatric patients in recovery room following cath procedures.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, fostering supportive healing environment.
- Administered post-anesthesia care protocols to ensure patient safety, contributing to high standard of nursing practice.
PRN SANE Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
- Ensured strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures for all evidence collected during examinations, preserving its integrity for potential use in criminal proceedings.
- Facilitated a safe environment for patients while gathering crucial information necessary to document assaults accurately.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during critical moments, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for sexual assault survivors, addressing their physical, emotional, and legal needs.
- Advocated for the rights of sexual assault survivors by working closely with community-based victim advocacy organizations and local law enforcement agencies.
- Enhanced the quality of forensic evidence collected during examinations, ensuring accurate documentation and proper handling.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on emerging trends within the field of forensic nursing.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Managed patients requiring mechanical support such as IABP, Impella, and ECMO
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses in two critical patients
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and therapies and carefully documented findings.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, chest tube outputs, and oxygenation status
- Preceptor for nursing staff
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Float Nursing Assistant
Kettering Medical Center
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Focused on providing timely whole-person care
- Assisted with software development and management, and other projects as needed in Incident Command during start of COVID-19 pandemic
- Demonstrated critical thinking in staffing allocation to network through Staffing Resource Office
- Dedicated to being leader in positive patient experiences
- Responsible for safely transporting and caring for multiple patients
Culinary
Grandview Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Call Center focused on patient-centered care by providing compassionate communication with over 100 patients per day
- Supported culinary and dietetic staff in ensuring timely and correct delivery of food
Buyer/Service Support
Veolia Water Technologies
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Established fantastic working relationships with internal customers and field staff for over 50 job locations in various states and countries
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts
Receptionist
American Testing Services
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided excellent front office experience to all customers, employees, and visitors
- Worked tirelessly to help raise over $50,000 dollars for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Man and Women of the Year fundraiser
Receptionist
Digestive Specialists
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Demonstrated ability to provide comforting atmosphere to patients checking in for outpatient procedures
- Worked with insurance companies to verify benefits eligibility and coordinated patient transportation
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing Science
Kettering College
Dayton, OH01-2020
2025 - Leadership Enrichment Course - Magnus
2024 - IAFN
2012 - Institute For Global Opportunities
Skills
- ECMO
- Impella
- IABP
- Clear Patient Communication and Advocacy
- Medication administration and Monitoring
- Vital Sign and Medical Device Monitoring
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Charge Nurse Experience
- Precepting Experience
- VARN
- SANE Nursing
- Cath Lab
- BLS/ACLS/PALS
- PACU
Accomplishments
- 2025 - Current: Cleveland Clinic Enterprise Nurse Practice Counsel Clinical Co-Chair
- 2023 - 2024: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Professional Development Counsel Clinical Co-Chair
Awards
2024 - Cleveland Clinic Caregiver Core Value Award for exceptional teamwork and patient safety
2020 - Professional Nursing Peer Award for implementing compassionate care, accountability and teamwork
Timeline
PRN SANE Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
01.2024 - 10.2024
Pediatric and Congenital Catheterization Lab
Cleveland Clinic
02.2023 - Current
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
08.2020 - 02.2023
Float Nursing Assistant
Kettering Medical Center
01.2019 - 10.2021
Culinary
Grandview Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
Buyer/Service Support
Veolia Water Technologies
01.2016 - 01.2017
Receptionist
American Testing Services
01.2015 - 01.2016
Receptionist
Digestive Specialists
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing Science
Kettering College
2025 - Leadership Enrichment Course - Magnus
2024 - IAFN
2012 - Institute For Global Opportunities
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