Brittney Nicole Coloma

• Facilitated learning for fundamentals skills lab in the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) department.
• Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
• Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.

Versant Transition Fellowship in Pediatrics February 2018-May 2018

• Provided direct patient care of medical-surgical, epilepsy, and acute cardiac patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Managed care of patients requiring medical stabilization related to eating disorders. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to devise appropriate plan of care.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
• Precepted new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Joined the Preceptor Development Program January 2022 cohort to enhance effectiveness as a mentor and clinical champion.
• Leadership roles: RN Preceptor and Resource Nurse August 2018-Present, Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Unit Champion February 2020-Present, Insulin Calculator Superuser May 2021-Present, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) collaborative governance committee February 2019-Present, RN residency simulation de-briefer March 2022.

• Oral and IV medication administration, monitor patient vital signs and EKG after various ambulatory surgical procedures.
• Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort and monitored responses.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper post-operative care including: medication safety, wound care, infection prevention, and follow-up instructions.

• Provided direct care for patients undergoing various orthopedic surgeries and/or other medical treatments.
• Evaluated healthcare needs and goals for treatment of each patient and created appropriate plan of care.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on unit, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LVNs, CNAs, and unit clerk.
• Leadership Roles: Relief Charge Nurse September 2015-June 2018, RN Preceptor August 2015-June 2018, member of medical surgical neighborhood Unit Base Council (UBC) March 2016-February 2018.

• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Documented vital signs and recorded patient intake/outtake information.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals in the medical-surgical neighborhood: Acute Rehabilitation, Oncology, Orthopedics, and Med-Surg.