Brittany West
Citrus Springs,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with experience in high risk labor and delivery at UF Health Shands Hospital. Demonstrated expertise in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy, effectively managing emergencies and enhancing patient wellbeing. Skilled in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal care outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Citrus Endoscopy
Crystal River, FL
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
- Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care, increasing adherence to discharge instructions and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Managed sedation administration for optimal pain relief during clinical sessions while monitoring vital signs closely.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-procedure assessments encompassing detailed history taking and physical examinations to identify potential contraindications.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage or neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries for optimal patient outcomes.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively by collaborating with specialized healthcare teams to develop tailored care plans for each patient''s unique needs.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Education
BSN - Nursing
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12.2020
Skills
- Nursing Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- IV Insertion
- Antepartum care
- Breastfeeding support
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Maternal assessment
- Obstetric Emergencies
- Postpartum Care
- Labor induction
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Citrus Endoscopy
02.2022 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2023
BSN - Nursing
The University of West Florida