Brittany Weeks
Texarkana,Arkansas
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with two years of diverse experience in direct patient care, advocacy, and clinical skills building. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments while fostering a phenomenal rapport with patients, families, and colleagues. Offering expertise with interpersonal skills and patient advocacy. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader focused on optimizing safe patient care and evidence-based practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing personalized rehabilitation plans.
- Managed wound care effectively, utilizing appropriate dressings and techniques to promote healing and prevent infections.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, building trust that facilitated open communication about personal health concerns and goals for rehabilitation.
- Advocated for patients' needs, collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure the highest quality of care possible during their rehabilitation journey.
- Facilitated patient goal-setting, empowering individuals to take ownership of their rehabilitation progress and achieve optimal outcomes in a timely manner.
- Improved patient mobility through targeted physical therapy exercises and treatments.
- Assessed patients'' progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans accordingly for optimal results.
- Educated patients and their families on post-discharge care, promoting successful transitions to home environments.
- Promoted effective pain management strategies among patients, incorporating both pharmacological approaches as well as alternative methods when appropriate.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the rehabilitation unit, reducing incidents significantly over time.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records systems.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
LHC Group
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Educated patients on self-care strategies, such as medication management, nutrition, and lifestyle changes, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients, resulting in improved overall health.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing patient needs and organizing schedules accordingly.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, ensuring continuity of care between visits.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough patient education on managing chronic conditions at home.
- Provided wound care management expertise, resulting in faster healing times and reduced complications for patients.
- Administered medications as prescribed, achieving proper dosage and adherence to treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs, leading to appropriate interventions and referrals when necessary.
- Trained family members on caregiving techniques, empowering them to better support their loved ones during the recovery process.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment, minimizing risks for injury among patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing customized home care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Wadley Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX05.2022
Skills
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Medical Documentation
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Ethical Practice
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emotional Support
- Wound Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
LHC Group
09.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Wadley Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 10.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Texarkana College
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