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Brittany Polashock
Colonia,NJ
Summary
Compassionate, reliable, and adaptable Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse with 14 years of clinical experience, specializing in acute care rehabilitation and, more recently, in advanced wound care. Skilled in collaborating with surgical physician assistants during bedside debridements, with a strong and growing passion for transitioning into the operating room setting to support surgical teams and enhance patient outcomes at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Wound Care Nurse
09.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and care of patients with surgical incisions, pressure injuries, vascular wounds, diabetic wounds, burns, skin grafts, donor sites and ostomies while monitoring their progress, collaborating with the interdisciplinary teams, and adjusting treatment plans and interventions accordingly
- Assist physicians and surgical physician assistants weekly in performing complex debridement procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort during the process
- Perform staple and suture removal in accordance with physician orders
- Conduct pressure injury risk assessments (i.e. Braden Scale) to help create preventive care plans for patients who are at risk for developing pressure injuries. Specialty mattresses and prevention devices are ordered as clinically indicated
- Apply Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) dressings, including Prevena wound vac systems, as indicate
- Provide emotional support to patients coping with chronic or complex wounds, facilitating resilience during rehabilitation efforts
- Educate patients, family members, caregivers, and staff on wound prevention strategies and interventions, treatment plans, and proper wound care techniques resulting in improved patient outcomes
- Provide education to patients, family members and caregivers on wound care management for a safe and successful discharge home
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Staff Registered Nurse
12.2010 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Provided individualized rehabilitative nursing care to patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Strokes, Amputees
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Education
Rutgers University, College of NursingNew Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05-2010
University Overview
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Cumulative GPA: 3.849
- Dean's List, every semester (2005-2010)
- Recipient, Student Nursing Scholarship (2008 & 2009)
- Reward for Highest Academic Excellence for Maintaining Perfect GPA (2008)
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Top 35% of the graduating class (2010)
Skills
- Patient Assessment and Critical Thinking
- Wound Assessment and Care
- Tracheostomy and Ventilator Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Teamwork and Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Teams
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Patient and Family Education
- Discharge Planning
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) Proficiency
- EPIC Systems Documentation and Navigation
Certification
- Registered Nurse- State of New Jersey (2010- Present)
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (2010-Present)
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (2012- Present)- Extensively trained to deliver advanced nursing care for individuals affected by spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and other neurological disorders
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
09.2018 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
12.2010 - 09.2018
Rutgers University, College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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