Brittany Pendley
Germantown,MD
Summary
Accomplished nurse with a proven track record at Johns Hopkins Hospital and University of Maryland Medical Center, adept in patient care coordination. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and collaboration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and efficient care transitions. Expert in managing complex post-transplant care with a focus on patient education and empowerment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post Kidney Transplant Inpatient/Outpatient Coordinator
University of Maryland Medical Center
12.2019 - Current
- Collaborate and maintain active communication with physicians, nurses, and multi-disciplinary care team members to provide patient care
- Ensure patients receive necessary services, resources, and referrals for continued care
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and standards
- Cultivate relationships with internal and external customers
- Perform care assessment and treatment, including wound dressing and wound vac
- Assist with obtaining referrals, prior authorization, and appeals, and coordinating home health care, DME, and appointments
- Review charts for accurate documentation
- Update the UNOS Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) system
Plastic Surgery OR/PACU Nurse
Belcara Health Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintained sterility in an operating room setting while caring for patients during surgery
- Provided pre and post-operative care to patients
- Prepared surgical suite according to surgery and surgeon preference
- Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure the highest safety and surgical standards for the patient.
- Initiated corrective actions upon adverse information from monitoring equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health care providers to develop a care plan for the patient during surgery.
- Adhered to AORN standards of perioperative practice.
- Stocked supplies, prepared operating rooms, and managed post-operative patient care.
Nurse Clinician II, Comprehensive Transplant Unit
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Ran charge on a 33-bed transplant unit
- Provided expert and compassionate nursing care to IMC/Floor kidney, liver, pancreas, arm, face and penis transplant recipients
- Delivered skillful and empathetic care to emergency trauma patients
- Presented accurate and clear patient reports to physicians and fellow nurses
- Educated patients and families to prepare for the next level of care or discharge, working closely with social workers to ensure post-transplant success
- Administered and managed Foley catheters, Jackson-Pratt drains, nephrostomy tubes, nasogastric tubes, wound vacs, feeding tubes and pumps, bladder scanners, Central lines, and HD catheters
- Applied hospital nursing and safety policies, procedures, and protocols appropriately
- Evaluated the effectiveness of clinical interventions critically
- Triaged emergency issues on the floor and took efficient, appropriate action
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, patients, and families
- Independently completed patient assignments for up to seven patients at a time
- Maintained confidentiality and practiced discretion per clinical operational standards
- Demonstrated tolerance and respect for diverse patient populations
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD05.2016
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Epic Systems
- Insurance Verification
- Patient Care Coordination
- Scheduling Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Education
Additionalworkhistory
Front Desk Coordinator, Hair by Samsara, Sykesville, MD Scheduled and managed appointments for clients and staff. Organized staff time management to minimize client wait times., Trained new employees in the Spa Biz computer system and company policies.
Certification
- CCTN Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse from American Board for Transplant Certification 2019
Timeline
Post Kidney Transplant Inpatient/Outpatient Coordinator
University of Maryland Medical Center
12.2019 - Current
Plastic Surgery OR/PACU Nurse
Belcara Health Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
Nurse Clinician II, Comprehensive Transplant Unit
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2019
- CCTN Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse from American Board for Transplant Certification 2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carroll Community College
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