Brittany Tolar
North Chicago
Summary
Hardworking and compassionate new grad nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering evidence based patient care through effective education and counseling. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Also a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
CNA
Health Care Plus
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA Student
Terrace Nursing Home
04.2014 - 12.2014
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05.2023
High School Diploma -
Evanston Township High School
Evanston, IL2008
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certified
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Linen Replacements
- Observation Documentation
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
01.2023 - 09.2023
CNA
Health Care Plus
09.2021 - 07.2022
CNA Student
Terrace Nursing Home
04.2014 - 12.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of Lake County
High School Diploma -
Evanston Township High School
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