BRITTANY VOTRUBA
Summary
Experienced and personable Registered Nurse adept at delivering patient care, performing medical procedures, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Thrives in collaborative team environments and takes pride in mentoring new nurses. Adapts quickly to new situations, showcasing strong organizational planning and interpersonal skills. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Allina Dermatology
03.2024 - Current
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assist physicians with procedures while ensuring patient safety.
- Support physician in optimizing clinic workflow through efficient scribing services, reducing wait times and increasing patient satisfaction.
- Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Perform triage on incoming patients and determine severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Mentor new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environment.
RN, Living Kidney Donor Transplant Coordinator, Operating Room
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Served as an advocate, educator, researcher, consultant, and clinician for donors and their families.
- Evaluated and collect medical history of the kidney donor and collaborated with the team for review of candidacy.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Ordered medications, diagnostic testing based on protocols and team review.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a clean and organized operating room environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following aseptic techniques and surgical protocols.
- Adapted quickly to shifting priorities and urgent requests by managing time effectively while producing high-quality work under pressure.
RN, Nurse Case Manager
Travelers Insurance
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Reviewed records to ensure the medical is appropriate for the claim and create treatment plans based on injured workers medical needs.
- Collaborated with employers, injured workers, providers, attorneys and adjusters to ensure injured worker gets back to full duty safely.
- Coordinated appointments and follow up after injured worker sees provider and updated all parties on treatment plan.
- Tracked and processed all requests for utilization review.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing high-risk cases while ensuring all patients received appropriate attention and support.
- Advocated for patient needs, addressing concerns with healthcare providers and insurance companies to ensure optimal care was received.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
RN, Operating Room, Orthopedics
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of surgical interventions, patient progress, and any deviations from expected outcomes.
- Reduced surgical complications through effective communication with surgical team members and adherence to established protocols.
- Ensured proper handling of surgical specimens according to hospital policies, contributing to accurate diagnoses for patients.
RN, Dermatology
Park Nicollet
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Prioritized tasks according to individual patient needs and level of importance.
- Assist physicians with procedures while ensuring patient safety.
- Mentored new nursing staff through preceptorship roles, sharing clinical expertise and promoting best practices in patient care delivery.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Nursing Assistant
Maple Grove Hospital
05.2010 - 01.2016
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Herzing University
Crystal, MN08.2015
Esthetician -
Aveda Institute
Minneapolis, MN08.2008
Skills
- Fundamental Life Support
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Empathetic Communication
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
- Mentoring Trainees
- Case Coordination
- Wound care
- Coordinating referrals
- Call triaging
- Procedure Preparation
- Infection Prevention Strategies
Timeline
RN
Allina Dermatology
03.2024 - Current
RN, Living Kidney Donor Transplant Coordinator, Operating Room
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
04.2023 - 03.2024
RN, Nurse Case Manager
Travelers Insurance
11.2021 - 04.2023
RN, Operating Room, Orthopedics
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
09.2018 - 10.2021
RN, Dermatology
Park Nicollet
01.2016 - 08.2018
Nursing Assistant
Maple Grove Hospital
05.2010 - 01.2016
Esthetician -
Aveda Institute
Bachelor of Science -
Herzing University
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