Brittany S. Dabashinsky
Barnesville,PA
Summary
Dynamic ER Nurse bringing 4 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Triaging patients and remaining calm in stressful situations. Has experience as Charge nurse with staff supervision and assigning staff to assignments and maintaining department operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
LVHN
02.2020 - Current
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Optimised outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
ERT
LVHN Schuylkill
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
Home Health Aide
Bayada
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
No Degree - SANE, Forensic Nursing
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PABachelor of Science - BSN Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA12.2019
Skills
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Universal Precautions
- Seizure Disorders
- Intramuscular Injections
- Updating Medical Charts
- Compassionate and Caring
- Understanding of Medical Terms
- Treatment Recommendations
- File and Records Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Cardiac Arrest
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- EMR Systems
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Patient Triage
- Medical Emergency Response
- Nursing Assignments
- Unit Oversight
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Microsoft Office
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Situations
- Prioritizing Patients
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Nursing Process
- Pain Management Techniques
Certification
ACLS
BLS
PALS
SANE EXAMINER
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
LVHN
02.2020 - Current
ERT
LVHN Schuylkill
06.2019 - 02.2020
Home Health Aide
Bayada
06.2018 - 07.2019
No Degree - SANE, Forensic Nursing
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science - BSN Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
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