Brittany Sullivan, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC

Full-time RN, BSN. Provided high-quality and compassionate care to one or two critically ill patients per shift. Specialized in care of cardiothoracic surgery patients, trauma and surgical patients.

• Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions to stabilize hemodynamics.
• Streamlined communication between healthcare team members by participating in regular rounds and updating colleagues on patient progress.
• Evaluated emerging trends in critical care nursing research, incorporating relevant findings into daily practice for improved results.
• Prevented complications by closely monitoring ventilator settings and adjusting as needed based on patients respiratory needs while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.

• Prepared and delivered lectures to nursing staff on topics such as pharmacology, pathophysiology for Neonatal, Pediatric and Adult Critical Care programs
• Nursing Simulation Coordinator
• BLS Instructor
• PALS Instructor
• NRP Instructor Mentor
• Demonstrated appropriate use of equipment such as ventilators and IV pumps, and provided operational guidance to new nurses.
• Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within neonatal, pediatric and adult critical care to serve as informational resource to staff.
• Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive nursing education programs.
• Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs, making necessary adjustments to optimize learning outcomes.
• Streamlined orientation processes for new hires, ensuring timely integration into clinical settings.
• Improved patient safety by designing and conducting simulation exercises that strengthened nurses'' critical thinking skills.
• Fostered a culture of lifelong learning among nursing staff through ongoing support and appropriate adult learning principles.
• Championed advancements in technology integration within healthcare settings, leading workshops on cutting-edge tools and techniques.

• Attended high-risk neonatal deliveries
• Transported critically-ill neonates from surrounding hospitals to bring to unit for higher level care
• Cross-trained in the PICU and Pediatric Ward
• Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.
• Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
• Managed ventilator settings and monitored patients' respiratory status closely to optimize oxygenation and minimize complications.
• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
• Enhanced family satisfaction by providing extensive education on infant care and supporting parents during their NICU journey.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.