Brittany N. Peterson
Bloomington,MN
Summary
Experienced and results-driven professional Nurse with a proven track record in customer service, education, and training prior to nursing career. Skilled in patient care, compassion, service, and education with a strong ability to adapt and thrive in fast-paced and ever changing environments. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive success and exceed patient and team expectations. Committed to continuous learning and growth. Seeking an opportunity to leverage skills and experience from 2 careers to contribute to an organization and continue to grow my nursing career.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative, RN
Children's Surgery Center
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated daily within an interdisciplinary team that includes surgeons, anesthesia, and nurses to provide safe and efficient care for pediatric patients and their families
- Trained in billing and registration
- Part of new ECLIPSE EMR implementation team
- Provide education to patients and their families adjusting to different educational levels and using the teach back method
- Provide patient centered care by working with interpreters to facilitate proper education and care
- Cross trained to assist in the Operating room on specialty pediatric surgery cases
- Administer medications and IV therapies, monitoring for adverse reactions and adjusting treatment plans as necessary
Perioperative, RN
Fairview Southdale Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Work in a fast paced environment adapting to changing circumstances and conditions rapidly and effectively
- Preop patients confirming medical conditions, assessment, reviewing H&P's, and vitals
- Recover patients in phase 1 and 2 for procedures ranging from ortho, gyn, urology, neuro, cardiology, and other facets of surgery
- Efficient in working in EPIC EMR and LMS
- Created and maintained professional and ethical relationships with surgeons, anesthesiologists, doctors, patients, and families
- Calmly respond promptly to emergent situations, providing life-saving interventions and coordinating rapid efficient care while transferring patients to higher levels of care
- Help to manage patient care, privacy, and flow in a timely manner
Perioperative, RN
Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center
12.2019 - 05.2024
- Managing and providing interventions for Patients' airway, vital signs, and pain in phase I & II of recovery post-surgery
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions. Proficient in non pharmaceutical methods for pain relief as well
- Provide post-anesthesia care by monitoring and preforming interventions for patient's airway, post-anesthesia vitals, and pain
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assess patient's H&P and Interview preoperative to determine ability to have surgery
- Deliver post-operative teaching and education regarding safety, pain management, and recovery to patients and families of all educational levels and backgrounds
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Patient Experience Coordinator/ Device Sales, RN
Smart Recovery Solutions
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Cater the teaching/education on post op devices and recovery to the appropriate level of education for the patient/family
- Managed office and staff by designing/ implementing new systems to efficiently coordinate payment, teaching, device purchase, delivery, and return
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to identify areas for improvement in the patient experience process.
- Maintained confidentiality while managing sensitive information about patients'' medical history, treatment plans, and personal circumstances.
- Assisted with designing interventions that addressed identified barriers to positive patient experiences.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and efficiently.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Pediatric, RN
First Choice Pediatrics
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintain patent airway of a patient with a tracheostomy in home without respiratory team support
- Utilize and maintain patients G tube for medications and feedings
- Manage medications schedule and dosing by thoroughly evaluating the patients MAR and history making sure there are no contraindications
- Maintain sterility while performing tracheostomy cares and suctioning
- Adapt to caring for not only different types of pediatric patients but also their families providing holistic care
Education
BSN -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2023
ASN -
Normandale Community College
03.2019
Skills
- Strong Customer Service Expertise
- Collaborative Teamwork Abilities
- Effective Communication
- Interdisciplinary Relationship Building
- Cultural Adaptability
- Flexibility in Task Management
- Quick Skill Acquisition
- Training Facilitator, Preceptor
- Adapt Quickly In Dynamic Environments
- Compassion and empathy
- High-Quality Guest Engagement
- PALS
- ACLS
Certificates Licenses
- BSN
- RN license Minnesota
- ACLS 2024
- PALS 2024
Timeline
Perioperative, RN
Children's Surgery Center
11.2023 - Current
Perioperative, RN
Fairview Southdale Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Perioperative, RN
Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center
12.2019 - 05.2024
Patient Experience Coordinator/ Device Sales, RN
Smart Recovery Solutions
08.2019 - 05.2020
Pediatric, RN
First Choice Pediatrics
08.2019 - 12.2019
ASN -
Normandale Community College
BSN -
Western Governors University
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