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BRITTANY POWERS

Palos Hills,IL

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional with 8+ years of nursing experience. Recent Masters in Nursing graduate, specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner, with 650+ clinical hours. Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Adaptable, creative, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to advancing organizational goals with a proactive approach.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Orthopedics Registered Nurse/Medical- Surgical

UC Medicine Advent Health LaGrange Hospital
08.2017 - Current
  • Management of patient assignments on medical-surgical units, telemetry, observation, and orthopedics units.
  • Deliver direct patient care, including assessments, monitoring, and evaluation of patient symptoms, lab work, and vital signs.
  • Collaborate with physicians regarding patient orders and plan of care and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
  • Care of patients with diagnoses including but not limited to sepsis, pneumonia, heart failure, respiratory failure, orthopedic conditions and interventions, and abdominal conditions and surgeries.
  • Demonstrated excellent clinical judgment when assessing patients'' needs, implementing appropriate interventions, and evaluating the outcomes.
  • Knowledgeable about PICC lines, wound care, blood transfusions, medication administrations, admissions, and discharges.

Certified Medical Assistant

UroPartners
12.2013 - 08.2017
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through efficient service.
  • Delivered compassionate care, addressing concerns and fostering positivity.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms and prepared for physician exams.
  • Assisted with routine checks and collected specimens for diagnostic testing.
  • Documented chief complaints, assessments, and review systems.
  • Conducted vital signs, urine tests, and phlebotomy.
  • Refilled medications, obtained prior authorizations, and triaged calls.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Resurrection University
Chicago, IL
04.2017

Associates of Applied Science -

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
08.2015

Medical Assistant Certificate -

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
06.2013

Phlebotomy Certificate -

Stars Academy, School of Phlebotomy
Hickory Hills, IL
07.2011

Skills

  • Compassionate and caring
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Critical thinking and Problem-solving skills
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Quality improvement
  • Health promotion education
  • Effective clinical decision-making

Certification

  • Orthopedic Nurse Certification, 07/2020
  • Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support, 06/2018
  • NCLEX/RN Licensure, 06/2017
  • CPR/BLS Certified AHA, 12/2016
  • Certified Medical Assistant AAMA, 09/2013
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician NHA, 09/2011

Timeline

Orthopedics Registered Nurse/Medical- Surgical

UC Medicine Advent Health LaGrange Hospital
08.2017 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

UroPartners
12.2013 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Resurrection University

Associates of Applied Science -

Moraine Valley Community College

Medical Assistant Certificate -

Moraine Valley Community College

Phlebotomy Certificate -

Stars Academy, School of Phlebotomy

Master of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

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