Brittany Waneka
Rolla,MO
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Compass Health Network
05.2023 - Current
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Registered Nurse
Phelps Health
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Phelps Health Medical Group
04.2015 - 04.2022
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse Shift Manager
Phelps Health
Rolla, MO
05.2024 - Current
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Collaborated with other Shift Managers to maintain consistency in policies enforcement across all shifts, fostering a cohesive workplace culture.
- Managed payroll function ensuring accurate and timely payments to all employees.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Texas County Technical College
Houston, MO04.2022
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Disease Management Programs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Case Management
- Call Triaging
- Social Perceptiveness
- Quality Control Procedures
- Infection Control Procedures
- Adaptable to change
- Radiation Safety Protocols
- Decision-Making
- Staff Motivation
- Punctual and Reliable
- Handling Customer Complaints
- Team Development
- Delegating Work
- Payment Processing
- Schedule oversight
- Budgeting knowledge
Certification
ACLS & BLS certified
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse Shift Manager
Phelps Health
05.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Compass Health Network
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Phelps Health
04.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Phelps Health Medical Group
04.2015 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Texas County Technical College
ACLS & BLS certified
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