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Brittany Tackett

Allen City,KY

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Trustaff Travel Nursing
Cincinnati , OH
09.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Cardiac Registered Nurse

Pikeville Medical Center
Pikeville, KY
12.2021 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Recognized early signs and symptoms of possible complications related to cardiac conditions or treatments and reported them immediately to physician team members.
  • Initiated emergency life-saving measures as needed according to ACLS protocol guidelines.
  • Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by implementing infection control measures in accordance with hospital policy guidelines.
  • Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
  • Monitored for changes in patient status and responded appropriately per hospital protocols.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Monitored hemodynamic parameters in critically ill cardiac patients.
  • Administered prescribed medications including thrombolytics, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, anticoagulants, according to established protocols.
  • Reviewed laboratory results including troponins and electrolytes and reported abnormal values to physicians.
  • Instructed patients and family members on cardiac medications, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and activity levels.

Nurse Extern

Pileville Medical Center
Pikeville, KY
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
  • Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
  • Checked patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
  • Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

American National University
Pikeville, KY
10-2021

Skills

  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Patient Safety
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Physical assessments
  • Documentation
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Student Precepting
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Training staff
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Professionalism
  • Decision-Making
  • Effective Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Medication Administration
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Emergency Response
  • Basic Life Support
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Education

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Trustaff Travel Nursing
09.2023 - Current

Cardiac Registered Nurse

Pikeville Medical Center
12.2021 - 04.2024

Nurse Extern

Pileville Medical Center
12.2020 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

American National University
Brittany Tackett