Brittany Wiest
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with over 9 years of diverse healthcare experience, including extensive travel assignments in emergency departments and 5 years in high-acuity ER settings. A solid foundation in medical-surgical nursing and experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant complement this background. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of patient care across the continuum, with proven skills in care coordination, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Highly adaptable to new healthcare systems and proficient in coordinating care for diverse, high-risk populations. Eager to transition into a case management role to leverage clinical expertise for enhancing patient outcomes, minimizing readmissions, and ensuring continuity of care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Valley Hospital System
Henderson, NV
11.2024 - Current
- Rapid patient assessment, documentation, and escalation of clinical changes
- Care coordination with physicians, case management, and ancillary teams
- Assessed and triaged patients to prioritize care based on severity of conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Travel)
Multiple Facilities
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Adapted quickly to varied ED workflows, policies, and EHR systems
- Supported patient flow, care coordination, and compliant documentation
- Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing safety protocols within the department.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers during critical situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, emergency nursing care to patients in a fast-paced environment.
Registered Nurse – Outpatient Interventional Radiology
Desert Radiology
Las Vegas, NV
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Coordinated outpatient procedural care, patient education, and documentation
Registered Nurse – ED / Observation / Med-Surg
Valley Hospital System
NV
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Monitored patient progress and supported discharge readiness
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs with precision and care.
Nursing Assistant / Student Nurse Intern
AdventHealth & Orlando Health
Orlando, FL
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Float/observation support, patient care assistance, and unit coordination
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
AdventHealth University
04-2020
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Quality improvement
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Nevada (#830938), California (#95298099)
- BLS, ACLS, PALS – Expires March 2026
- TNCC – Expires September 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Valley Hospital System
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Travel)
Multiple Facilities
08.2022 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse – Outpatient Interventional Radiology
Desert Radiology
02.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse – ED / Observation / Med-Surg
Valley Hospital System
07.2020 - 07.2022
Nursing Assistant / Student Nurse Intern
AdventHealth & Orlando Health
01.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
AdventHealth University