Brittney East
Christiansburg,Virginia
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a background in Labor and Delivery. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed. Devoted to giving every patient a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
LewisGale Medical Center
Salem, Virginia
07.2024 - Current
- Provide support and coaching to mothers during labor and delivery processes.
- Monitor fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Assist in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Educate parents on newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery.
- Demonstrate compassion and empathy towards all patients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
Lead OB Scrub Technician
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
Blacksburg, VA
06.2013 - 07.2024
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Ensure that all medical supplies are adequately stocked and organized in the OB department.
- Prepared rooms prior to patient admission by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that equipment is functioning properly.
- Organized work area daily to ensure efficient workflow throughout shift.
- Registered patients using electronic health record system.
- Compiled and maintained records of births, paternity acknowledgments and fetal death certificates.
- Assisted with C-sections when necessary as well as labor and postpartum care for mother and baby.
- Maintained a sterile field by setting up surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established protocols.
CNA/Registered Medication Aide
Warm Hearth Village
Blacksburg, VA
06.2007 - 06.2014
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supported daily living activities by assisting with feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Safely and accurately prepared and administered all medications by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
- Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
New River Community College
Dublin, VA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Christiansburg High School
Christiansburg, VA06-2008
Skills
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical judgment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Safety Procedures
- Direct nursing care
- Electronic Charting
- Documentation and Reporting
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Surgical Technologist
- Basic Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
- Basic Fetal Heart Monitoring, AWHONN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
LewisGale Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Lead OB Scrub Technician
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
06.2013 - 07.2024
CNA/Registered Medication Aide
Warm Hearth Village
06.2007 - 06.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
New River Community College
High School Diploma -
Christiansburg High School
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