Brittley Weller
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Disciplined and highly motivated, Bachelor's prepared, Registered Nurse actively seeking a full-time opportunity in an intensive care setting. United States Navy Veteran with over 10 years of experience in providing exceptional patient care across various environments. Eager to expand professional knowledge base and skills while continuing to deliver top-notch nursing care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Heart Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to operate life-supporting equipment such as ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machines.
- Provided continuous hemodynamic monitoring for critically ill patients, adjusting treatments accordingly to optimize outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during procedures such as central line insertions and chest tube placements, ensuring safe and efficient completion.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU setting.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
11.2021 - 08.2024
- 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 in the delivery of newborns, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively by collaborating with specialized healthcare teams to develop tailored care plans for each patient''s unique needs.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns in antepartum and labor settings, intervening as needed to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby.
- Provided compassionate care to patients in antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum setting.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as hemorrhaging, precipitous, or preterm birth.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United States Navy
05.2011 - 10.2016
- Served as a Team Leader in the Navy providing support to nurses and advocating for patients
- Active participant in planning care for patients
- Performed skills IV insertion, experience with IV Infusion Pumps, and Foley Catheter Insertion
- Experienced with blood draw, prepared and administered injections, wound care and staple removals
- Performed pre-op and post-op duties
- Set up mothers on ultrasound and fetal monitoring, assisted mothers during delivery and c-section, and performed newborn screening
- Assisted physicians in the operating room
- Performed patient’s mental health observations
- Served as Assistant to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
- Instructor for Team STEPPS, aimed at patient safety outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University, School of Nursing
08-2021
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Infection Prevention
- Patient Assessment
- IV insertion and Venipuncture
- Ventilator management
- Critical Thinking
- Care Planning
- Labor Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- OR Circulation RN
- Patient Education
- Cardiac monitoring
- Chest tube management
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Blood transfusion
- ECG interpretation
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Handle With Care (HWC)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Sentara RN Preceptor
- RN Certified - Inpatient Obstetrics (RNC-OB)
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses - Essentials of Critical Care Orientation
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Heart Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
11.2021 - 08.2024
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United States Navy
05.2011 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University, School of Nursing
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