Brittany Thompson

Sites: Maternal Addiction Treatment, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Jefferson Washington Township

Rotations: Medical-Surgical, Trauma, Telemetry

Specialty Areas: Inpatient Pediatrics, Inpatient Cardiology, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, High-Risk Antepartum, Emergency Department

• Specialized in intramuscular injections for Flu and COVID-19
• Performed head to toe assessments, collected vital signs, assist in AM care and ambulation
• Observed vaginal delivery, epidural insertion, newborn assessment, and fetal monitors
• Assisted with tube feedings for pediatrics and ICN care
• Assisted with post-mortem care

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to evaluate and provide care appropriate to age of patients on the unit.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Performs venipuncture for laboratory tests
• Performs 15 Lead Electrocardiogram and correct placement of cardiac monitoring leads 12/15
• Obtains clinical data, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, O2 saturation and documents findings in patient record and notifies RN immediately of abnormal results

• Proficient in assisting radiology technologist perform CAT scan procedures
• Proficient in protocoling patients prior to procedures
• Proficient in order entry
• Clerical and telephone support
• Experience with PACs, SORIAN, and several various RIS systems.

• Install Medical Alert Equipment
• Collaborate with multiple insurance companies and case managers
• Sell and promote multiple types of Personal Emergency Response Systems
• Provide customer service

• Make chart rounds to review patient status and other health-care related issues
• Proficient in medical terminology
• Document results of labs and radiology results as dictated by the physician