Brittany Thompson
La Center,KY
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients in the critical care setting. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LTAC Travel RN
Landmark Hospitals
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as directed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps, as required by individual patient needs.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Provided palliative and end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families.
RN Case Manager
United Energy Workers Healthcare
Paducah, KY
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baptist Health Medical Center
Paducah, KY
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center - Oak Grove Campus
Poplar Bluff, MO
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paduah, KY04.2021
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Detail-Oriented
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Accurate Documentation
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Emergency Interventions
- Unit Administration
- Patient Advocacy
- Ventilator management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Physical assessments
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Endotracheal Intubations
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Timeline
LTAC Travel RN
Landmark Hospitals
07.2024 - Current
RN Case Manager
United Energy Workers Healthcare
12.2023 - 08.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center - Oak Grove Campus
01.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baptist Health Medical Center
06.2021 - 04.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College