Brittany Rambo
Topeka,KS
Summary
Compassionate and experienced nurse with a strong background in maternal–child health, hospice care, and juvenile correctional nursing. Proven leader in program development, community partnership building, and culturally responsive care, with a track record of expanding services to underserved populations. Skilled in patient and family education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and data-informed program growth, with a steady, grounded approach to care across complex clinical and community settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Maternal/Child Outreach Team Lead, Nurse
Shawnee County Health Department
07.2022 - Current
- Led and grew a multidisciplinary maternal–child health team from 2 to 5 staff, using data and community feedback to guide program expansion and equitable service delivery.
- Performed comprehensive health, developmental, and nutrition assessments for postpartum women and infants, providing individualized education, advocacy support, and care guidance.
- Designed and launched innovative prenatal education initiatives, including a dad-specific program and group classes for pregnant clients and support persons.
- Spearheaded implementation of a Spanish-language prenatal education program and collaborated with leadership to create a Bilingual Health Navigator role to address critical service gaps.
- Built and sustained strong community partnerships to improve collaboration, referrals, and outreach to underserved populations.
- Supported program sustainability through data collection, reporting for Fetal Infant Mortality Review and grant compliance, and secured grant funding to provide car seats and improve infant safety.
Registered Nurse
Kansas Juvenile Corrections Complex
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to justice-involved youth in a secure correctional setting, managing acute, chronic, mental health, and substance-use needs.
- Conducted health assessments, screenings, medication administration, and ongoing monitoring in compliance with state regulations and facility protocols.
- Responded effectively to medical emergencies and behavioral crises while maintaining safety, security, and clinical judgment.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals, correctional staff, and external providers to deliver coordinated, trauma-informed care.
- Built trust and rapport with high-risk adolescents through skilled communication, de-escalation, patient advocacy, and targeted health education.
Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Nurse
KU St. Francis New Life Center
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored maternal and newborn health in labor, delivery, and postpartum settings, recognizing early signs of deviations from expected recovery and escalating care appropriately.
- Performed thorough postpartum and newborn assessments, with focused monitoring for postpartum hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, and newborn transition challenges during the immediate post-birth period.
- Provided hands-on breastfeeding education and support, assisting families with latch, positioning, and confidence-building during early feeding.
- Partnered with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary team members to support safe deliveries, postpartum recovery, and newborn care.
- Educated patients and support persons on postpartum recovery, newborn care, and warning signs requiring medical follow-up.
Hospice Nurse
Midland Hospice House
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Collaborated closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to assess patients, manage rapidly changing conditions, and deliver timely, appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular routes while monitoring patient responses and adjusting care as needed.
- Provided education and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnosis, prognosis, disease progression, and available treatment and comfort options.
- Managed patient care across the full hospice continuum, from admission through end-of-life care and discharge planning when applicable.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation, including medication management and care plan updates, to support safe and effective treatment.
- Advocated for patient dignity and preferences by clearly communicating goals of care to providers and ensuring interventions aligned with patient wishes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Rapid City, SD05-2022
Skills
- Certifications: Safe Sleep Certified; Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Certified; CPR Certified; Mental Health First Aid
- Maternal–Child Health Care: Postpartum, newborn, and infant physical assessments; well-visit procedures; family planning and prenatal education
- Patient & Family Education: Prenatal education coordination and facilitation; community resource education; culturally responsive health teaching
- Clinical Skills: Medication administration; comprehensive patient assessments; care coordination across multiple health care settings
- Electronic Medical Records: Epic EMR documentation and charting
- Community & Public Health: Program coordination, outreach, and partnership-based service delivery
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kansas Juvenile Corrections Complex
02.2024 - Current
Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Nurse
KU St. Francis New Life Center
09.2023 - 01.2024
Hospice Nurse
Midland Hospice House
07.2022 - 10.2023
Maternal/Child Outreach Team Lead, Nurse
Shawnee County Health Department
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University