Brittany Rumola
Galivants Ferry,SC
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at McLeod Regional Medical Center, excelling in patient care and recovery. Proven ability to manage life-sustaining machines and effectively educate families, ensuring optimal outcomes. Recognized for strong leadership and reliable teamwork in high-pressure environments, consistently advocating for patient needs and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Little River, South Carolina
10.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs during recovery from anesthesia.
- Administered medications as prescribed to ensure patient comfort.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to coordinate post-operative care.
- Assisted in managing patient flow within the PACU environment.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes and discharge instructions.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence , Sc
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs in the Progressive Care Unit.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapy for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Assisted with procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety during care.
- Trained new nursing staff on unit protocols and best practices.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
McLeod Loris
Loris, SC
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
McLeod Loris
Loris, SC
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
Neuro Unit RN
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence, SC
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Coordinated nursing care with collaborative approach involving patients' goals, family support and medical targets.
- Conducted neurological and physical evaluations to collect data on patients' symptoms and progress with treatments.
- Assessed patients to develop plan of care centered around evidence-based practices and standard nursing processes.
- Maintained effective infection control and sterilization standards to protect patients and staff.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ05.2007
Skills
- Life-sustaining machines
- Taking vitals
- Patient discharging
- Active listening
- Supervision & leadership
- Multitasking
- Good work ethic
- Reliable & trustworthy
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 12/2024-12/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support(ACLS) 12/2024-12/2026
- NIH Stroke Scale International. 7/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
McLeod Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
McLeod Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - 10.2024
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
McLeod Loris
10.2021 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
McLeod Loris
10.2020 - 10.2021
Neuro Unit RN
McLeod Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgian Court University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Ocean County College
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