BRITTINY THOMAS
Belleville,IL
Summary
Compassionate and motivated nursing student LPN-to-RN Bridge with hands-on clinical experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn care. Skilled in newborn thermoregulation, postpartum assessments, breastfeeding education, and EMR documentation. Strong commitment to maternal-child health and emotionally supportive care. Seeking an OB position upon graduation to continue growing as a future women’s health nurse
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Evercare University
Edwardsville, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications..
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Paul's Community Center
Belleville, Illinois
03.2023 - Current
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications
- Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes
- Observed patients, charted, and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Care Center
Belleville, Illinois
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sympathy Sycamore Village
Swansea, Illinois
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
- Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
- Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties
- Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, ILHigh School Diploma -
Lovejoy highschool
Brooklyn, IllinoisCertification In Licensed Practical Nurse -
Beck Career Center
Red bud, Illinois07.2021
Certification In Certified Nurse's Assistant -
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, Illinois07.2009
Skills
- Case Management
- ADLs Assistance
- EMR Systems
- Maternal & Newborn Assessment
Postpartum Recovery Support
Newborn Thermoregulation & Feeding
Fetal Monitoring (Basic Knowledge)
Skin-to-Skin Bonding Support
Breastfeeding Education
Trauma-Informed Care
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization - Tracking Symptoms
- Counting Narcotics
- Writing Reports
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documenting Incidents
- Charting and Recording
- Educating Families
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Management
- Medication Administration
- Maintaining Nutrition
- Documenting Intake
- Transcribing Orders
- Assisting Physicians
- Task Delegation
- Healthcare Platforms
- Procedure Explanation
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Reading Comprehension
- Conditions Reporting
- Emergency Procedures
- Flexibility and Adaptable
- Time Management
- Organization and Planning
- Nursing process proficiency
- Strategic planning
- Performance evaluation
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Goal setting
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- MDS Coordinator
- Certified Nurse's Assistant
- BLS Certification
References
References available upon request
SWIC Clinical Experience
Maternal-Child Clinical Rotation
SWIC 2025
- Assisted with labor support, delivery prep, and newborn stabilization
- Observed vaginal and C-section births
- Supported postpartum assessments, vitals, breastfeeding education
- Performed newborn care: thermoregulation, feeding, bonding, and parent teaching
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Evercare University
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Paul's Community Center
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sympathy Sycamore Village
10.2021 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Care Center
05.2021 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Lovejoy highschool
Certification In Licensed Practical Nurse -
Beck Career Center
Certification In Certified Nurse's Assistant -
Southwestern Illinois College
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College