Brittany Mcelhany
McAlester
Summary
Wound care professional with thorough knowledge of wound assessment, treatment planning, and patient education. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with skills in advanced wound care techniques, infection control, and patient advocacy. Known for compassionate care and effective communication in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
Mcalester Regional Health Center
02.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Traditions Health
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Used Software to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
Registered Nurse, ICU
McAlester Regional Health Center
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse- Med Surg Charge Nurse
McAlester Regional Health Center
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK2019
High School Diploma -
Kiowa High School
Kiowa, OK2014
Skills
- Medication Distribution
- Direct Patient Care
- Case Conferences
- Medical Assessments
- Resource Utilization
- Follow-Up Calls
- EMR Systems
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
Mcalester Regional Health Center
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Traditions Health
09.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU
McAlester Regional Health Center
09.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse- Med Surg Charge Nurse
McAlester Regional Health Center
05.2018 - 08.2020
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Eastern Oklahoma State College
High School Diploma -
Kiowa High School
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