Brittany Willard
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Professional Registered Nurse with 19 years of experience in the medical field. Calm demeanor, efficient problem-solving approach and work ethic. Strong patient advocate with excellent communication skills.
Work History
Pre/Post Op Nurse
9 Years- Part of the "Block Team". Helping anesthesia with spinals and multiple types of blocks before or after orthopedic surgeries
- Relief Charge RN
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation process and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes.
Registered Nurse- Orthopedic Surgery
2 Years 9 Months- Assess and care for surgical patients in orthopedic surgery cases
- Assist surgeons with having proper equipment and materials needed for cases.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
4 Years 2 Months- Provided care for all acuity leveled patients including Trauma, and ICU patients
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Registered Nurse- Postoperative Floor 6300
1 Year 9 Months- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of post-operative patients
- Managing all aspects of treatment form medication to wound care.
Patient Care Tech- Float Pool
1 Year 11 Months- Conducted vital signs, blood sugars, bed baths
- Assisted nurses on various floors of the hospital
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Secretary/Transcription/Patient Care Tech
1 Year 6 Months- Secretarial duties
- Transcribed charts written by doctors and nurse practitioners
- Performed eye exams, drug tests, vitals, blood draws, pulmonary function tests, EKGs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Professional bedside manner
Medication management
Thorough physical assessments
Preceptor
Patient evaluation/intervention
Patient and family advocacy
Problem resolution capability
Emotional Support
Vital Signs Monitoring
Documentation Accuracy
Compassion and Empathy
Quality Improvement
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Missouri
- Basic Life Support Certified (current)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (current)
- PALS (Current)
Timeline
Pre/Post Op Nurse
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital
08.2017 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse- Orthopedic Surgery
Barnes Jewish Hospital
11.2014 - 08.2017Read More
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Barnes Jewish Hopsital
09.2010 - 11.2014Read More
Registered Nurse- Postoperative Floor 6300
Barnes Jewish Hospital
12.2008 - 09.2010Read More
Patient Care Tech- Float Pool
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
01.2007 - 12.2008Read More
Secretary/Transcription/Patient Care Tech
BarnesCare
07.2005 - 01.2007Read More
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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