BRITTANY WELLS
Registered Nurse
Connersville,IN
Summary
Experienced with patient care coordination and case management. Utilizes communication and organizational skills to ensure comprehensive care plans. Track record of patient advocacy and efficient resource utilization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
RN Case Manager Hospice
Amedisys Hospice
Richmond, IN
04.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers, the clinical manager, and the clinical team for enhanced patient care, ensuring all treatments aligned with prescribed care plans.
- Recorded, individualized, and maintained patient progress with accuracy, timeliness, and according to the company's policy.
- Performed on-call responsibilities to patients and families.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Parkview Regional Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Administered a wide variety of services including catheterization, tube feedings, and assisting with ADLs.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR with 100% HIPPA compliance.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Union Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients with various diagnosis and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and interactions, discharge instructions and follow-up care in Cerner EMR.
- Ensured proper placement of catheters, IV lines, and tubing.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, and monitored vital signs.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Rush Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Coordinated nursing care through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with physicians and ancillary departments.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of the dying process, providing comfort based-care during vulnerable times.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Covid Nurse
LHI/Optum Serve
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Specially trained to perform, label, and store covid tests on people in surrounding communities.
- Educated people on latest CDC guidelines concerning protecting themselves and others if they or family members were actively showing symptoms.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Charge Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Fayette Regional Health System
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Provided care for 30-42 children and adolescents with mood and personality disorders, anxiety and depression, and issues with substance abuse to drugs or alcohol.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations by facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Education
Associates of Nursing Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH 01.2015 - 2017.10
Pharmacy Technician Certificate - Pharmacology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Lawrenceburg 09.2010 - 05.2011
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
Patient-focused care
Patient and family advocacy
Crisis Management
Medication Administration
Clinical Documentation
Certification
Registered Nurse- Indiana | Indiana License # 28240100A
Timeline
RN Case Manager Hospice
Amedisys Hospice
04.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Parkview Regional Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Union Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Rush Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2021
Covid Nurse
LHI/Optum Serve
05.2020 - 10.2020
Charge Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Fayette Regional Health System
11.2017 - 04.2020
Associates of Nursing Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
01.2015 - 2017.10
Pharmacy Technician Certificate - Pharmacology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
09.2010 - 05.2011
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