Brittney Dahlen
San Clemente,CA
Summary
Skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with two years of doctoral anesthesia training in the clinical setting, and four years of clinical practice in hospital facilities, managing expert anesthesia care for diverse patients. Self-directed professional with superior problem solving, leadership, and collaborative teamwork skills. Seeking to utilize anesthesia experience in the operating room setting to assist the Board of Registered Nursing as an Expert Practice Consultant.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
University Of California Irvine
05.2022 - Current
- Conduct thorough pre-anesthetic assessments, ensuring patients are suitable candidates for anesthesia administration.
- Effectively manage the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia while closely monitoring patient responsiveness to ensure optimal results.
- Improve patient safety by meticulously monitoring anesthesia levels and vital signs during surgical procedures.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals to develop comprehensive anesthesia plans for each patient.
- Enhance patient experience by providing compassionate care and addressing concerns before and after anesthesia administration.
- Manage emergency situations effectively, utilizing advanced airway management skills when required.
- Minimize risk of complications by adhering to evidence-based practices in the administration of general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care techniques.
- Support successful surgical outcomes through timely communication with the surgical team about any changes in patient status or potential issues during procedures.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Keck Hospital Of USC
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Performed pre-anesthetic physical evaluations and patient interviews and documented results.
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
- Effectively managed the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia while closely monitoring patient responsiveness to ensure optimal results.
- Enhanced patient safety by staying well-informed on best practices for airway management, pain control, and the use of innovative anesthesia techniques.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients'' medical histories, allergies, and other factors that could impact anesthesia administration.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals to develop comprehensive anesthesia plans for each patient.
- Improved patient safety by meticulously monitoring anesthesia levels and vital signs during surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Scripps Health
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Emergency Department Travel RN (Level I Trauma)
Registered Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Interventional Radiology
Registered Nurse
White Memorial Medical Center
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Emergency Department Travel RN (Level II)
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Emergency Department Travel RN
Registered Nurse
Pomerado Hospital/Palomar Medical Center
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Emergency Department Travel RN (Level I)
Registered Nurse
Hemet Valley Medical Center
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Emergency Department Travel RN
Registered Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Medical-Surgical RN/Emergency Department RN (Level II)
Education
Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice - Anesthesiology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2011
Skills
- General Anesthesia
- Patient Positioning
- Medication Management
- Airway Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Decision-Making
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
Leadership Experience
- Preceptor for Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists
- International Student Journal of Nurse Anesthesia: Methadone for Postoperative Analgesia in Complex Spinal Surgery, published 08/2020
- Graduate student class representative and mentor
- Capstone Project: Second Victim Toolkit
- Implemented a DKA protocol flow sheet based on evidenced based research for ER and ICU nurses to reference during hand-off and transfer of care.
- Emergency Room Charge Nurse
- Emergency Room Triage Nurse
- Served within the Exemplary Professional Practice Committee on the Infection Prevention team aimed to cultivate educational tools for specific units to decrease infection rates and improve patient outcomes; I developed an audit and educational tool specific to my department.
- Utilized evidence based research while serving as a member on the Quality Committee within a MAGNET hospital. I assisted in developing a nursing practice change when assessing the of return of GI motility postoperatively. The practice change was implemented upon the medical-surgical unit to improve patient outcomes and decrease hospital length of stay.
- Completed 400 hours as the lead nurse for pediatric MRI sedation/anesthesia cases.
- Mentor/Preceptor for new graduate nurses and nursing students
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
University Of California Irvine
05.2022 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Keck Hospital Of USC
10.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
01.2017 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Scripps Health
09.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
09.2015 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
White Memorial Medical Center
01.2015 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
04.2014 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
Pomerado Hospital/Palomar Medical Center
08.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse
Hemet Valley Medical Center
05.2013 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital
07.2011 - 05.2013
Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice - Anesthesiology
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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