Brittney Blankenship
Haysi,VA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 11 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Physical Rehab Nurse specialty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Rehab Registered Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Overseeing of CNA, LPNs in short term physical rehab unit.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN Staff Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
04.2016 - 10.2021
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Registered Nurse
Landmark Of Elkhorn City
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA05.2012
High School Diploma -
Haysi High School
Haysi,VA05.2009
Skills
- Geriatric care
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Services
- Oversee CNA, LPN
- Charge Nurse
- Infection Control Procedures
- IV Administration
- Teamwork
- Seizure Disorders
- Patient Family Education
- Nurse Preceptor
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
Certification
- BLS Training - October 2023
- ACLS Training- October 2023
Timeline
Physical Rehab Registered Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 10.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
04.2016 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Landmark Of Elkhorn City
12.2015 - 04.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Southwest Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Haysi High School
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