BRITTANY PATTERSON
Carlisle,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in the operating room, excelling in surgical support, and patient advocacy. Proven expertise in sterile technique and critical thinking, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Recognized for adaptability and teamwork, consistently delivering compassionate care, while managing complex cases in the operating room. I am seeking an opportunity for change and growth outside of bedside nursing; and to utilize and build on learned skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE, OPERATING ROOM
Frederick Health
Frederick, MD
02.2025 - Current
- Assessed patients' medical histories and conditions to determine appropriate care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients undergoing surgery.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment in the operating room at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, tests results and medication administration in the electronic health record system.
- Provided pre-operative education and emotional support for patients and their families.
- Performed sponge and instrument counts per procedure per facility policy regulations.
- Prepared OR suites for upcoming surgeries by gathering necessary supplies and instruments according to protocol guidelines.
REGISTERED NURSE, OPERATING ROOM
UPMC Williamsport
Williamsport, PA
12.2021 - 02.2025
- Rotate through specialities in the circulator role including neurology, orthopedics, orthopedic trauma, breast and plastics, sports medicine, trauma, vascular, ENT, general, urology, and gynecology
- Joined the cardiac team in August 2022, gaining expertise in cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries; including coronary artery bypass grafts, robotic assisted lung resection, valve replacements, etc.
- Follow protocols for handling specimens for laboratory testing including labeling accurately with patient information
- Assist surgical team in the circulator role by anticipating needs and providing supplies as needed
- Act as preceptor, orienting new staff
- Provide compassionate patient care ensuring safety and comfort at all times upon induction of anesthesia, intraoperatively, and upon emergence from anesthesia
- Demonstrate knowledge of various surgical procedures, including supplies and equipment needed, patient positioning, patient prepping and draping, medications, etc.
- Maintain and monitor sterile field to ensure there are no breaks in sterility, and respond appropriately if breaks occur
- Respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations both intraoperatively and postoperatively
- Ensure proper functioning of surgical equipment
- Demonstrate knowledge of surgical instruments and their functions
- Attend department staff meetings to contribute to knowledge sharing and education
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
UPMC Williamsport
Williamsport, PA
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Demonstrated advanced skills in managing the care of patients on various life-sustaining measures such as ventilators, continuous renal replacement therapy, extracorporeal membrane oxygenators, titrating intravenous drips, etc.
- Monitor patient progression via means such as astute assessments, measuring outputs, obtaining and trending vital signs; and utilizing the charting system to document patient care, formulate care plans, and access provider notes
- Actively participated in daily rounds providing patient updates to physicians
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans, based on identified needs and assessment data
- Deliver safe patient care by administering medications via various routes, placing intravenous catheters, drawing blood for lab work, obtaining electrocardiograms, and maintaining arterial lines
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions by monitoring patient responses and adjusting plans accordingly
- Provided emotional support for patients and families through difficult times
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT
UPMC Pinnacle
Harrisburg, PA
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked in the float pool, traveling between three hospitals, including: Harrisburg, West Shore, and Community General
- Assisted nursing staff in providing quality care for acutely ill patients by taking vital signs, bathing, dressing, and feeding patients; removing IVs and Foley catheters, obtaining specimens, documenting patient care, transferring patients, changing linens, following healthcare plans, maintaining a clean environment for patients, etc.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate coordination of care delivery
- Reported changes in patient condition immediately to the nursing staff
- Displayed adaptivity and versatility, as each day I was staffed on a different floor in a different hospital
Education
BSN - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA, US05.2021
THOMAS JEFFERSON AFFILIATE NURSING PROGRAM -
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA, US01.2015
Skills
- Task-oriented
- Adaptable
- Sterile technique expertise
- Patient safety
- Surgical support
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Critical thinker
- Fast learner
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania, RN746077
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE, OPERATING ROOM
Frederick Health
02.2025 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, OPERATING ROOM
UPMC Williamsport
12.2021 - 02.2025
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
UPMC Williamsport
06.2021 - 11.2021
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT
UPMC Pinnacle
06.2018 - 08.2019
BSN - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
THOMAS JEFFERSON AFFILIATE NURSING PROGRAM -
Shippensburg University
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