Brittany Loucks
Fort Pierce
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
VNA Hospice of the Treasure Coast
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Medical Assistant
Advanced Foot and Ankle of Indian River
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL08-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
ALS- Advanced Life Support
BLS- Basic Life Support
TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
VNA Hospice of the Treasure Coast
09.2019 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant
Advanced Foot and Ankle of Indian River
05.2017 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts -
Indian River State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
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