BRITTANY NELSON
Wadsworth,OH
Summary
Diligent Clinical Nurse Coordinator with background in coordinating clinical activities and improving patient care processes. Recognized for implementing efficient workflows that enhance operational productivity and streamline communication across departments. Demonstrated expertise in managing patient schedules and maintaining detailed records, ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Kidney Care
Akron, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and streamline operations by 50%
- Developed and implemented protocols for nursing staff education for 6 training programs.
- Managed scheduling to optimize resource allocation and improve team efficiency within a large demographic
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Oversaw infection control measures within the unit to minimize occurrences of healthcare-associated infections among patients and staff members.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols, enhancing compliance with regulatory standards and improving safety outcomes.
Advanced Home Peritoneal and Hemodialysis RN
Davita Kidney Care
Akron, OH
04.2022 - Current
- Provides education, training, and support for safe home dialysis and complex disease management. Remotely monitors patient health, coordinates multidisciplinary care, supports client census growth, and ensures compliance with CMS and correct ICD-10 coding.
- Managed a diverse caseload of ESRD patients, coordinating multidisciplinary care plans across nephrology, endocrinology, cardiology, and primary care.
- Consistently monitored patient progress by remotely accessing electronic health records (EHR) and utilizing remote tools to identify barriers to care, mitigate potential complications, and decrease preventable hospital admissions.
- Utilize clinical judgment, analytical skills, and comprehensive knowledge of care management to deliver quality care and improve outcomes.
- Reviewed lab results, adjusted dialysis prescriptions under provider guidance, and ensured documentation accuracy in the EHR.
- Developed and assessed nursing care plans, prioritizing patient safety and comfort while adapting to changing needs.
In Center Hemodialysis RN
Davita Kidney Care
Akron, OH
08.2016 - 04.2022
- Provided direct care to patients undergoing dialysis, monitoring vital signs, managing vascular access, administering medications, and ensuring treatment safety and effectiveness in a clinical setting.
- Charge nurse who focuses on protocol management and reduction in CVC rates by 50%.
- Audited charts on vaccinations and medication administration.
- Cared for up to 19 patients per shift with acute medical needs, including ESRD, hypertension, and pain, while properly delegating and supervising 5 technicians simultaneously.
- Charge nurse, Nurse preceptor, Infection Control Manager, and Vascular Access Manager.
Hemodialysis RN
Fresenius Medical
Akron, OH
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Staff nurse and charge nurse for an outpatient hemodialysis unit attached to a 123 certified bed inpatient rehabilitation center and Skilled Nursing Facility to provide safe hemodialysis care.
Medical Staff RN
Aultman Hospital
Canton, OH
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Staff nurse, charge nurse, and preceptor on a 26-bed medical-surgical, renal, and diabetic management unit.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
B.S. in Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL08-2025
Associates in Nursing (ADN) -
Aultman College
Canton, OH01-2013
Skills
- Super user: Cerner, Cwow, Sharesource and Clinisync
- Skilled in Tableau, medical record review and auditing, admission and discharge coordination, patient education, transplant referral, chronic disease management, care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, case management, nurse precepting, clinical documentation, and proficient in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, and Excel
- Strong clinical judgment, high level proficiency in EHR's and telehealth services with excellent virtual skills
- Staff scheduling
- Clinical leadership
- Clinical documentation
- Developing training programs
Websites
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) Ohio Board of Nursing Compact/Multistate License No. RN.399506
- Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS) Valid through 02/2028
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Kidney Care
08.2025 - Current
Advanced Home Peritoneal and Hemodialysis RN
Davita Kidney Care
04.2022 - Current
In Center Hemodialysis RN
Davita Kidney Care
08.2016 - 04.2022
Hemodialysis RN
Fresenius Medical
02.2016 - 08.2016
Medical Staff RN
Aultman Hospital
10.2014 - 02.2016
B.S. in Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain University
Associates in Nursing (ADN) -
Aultman College