Brittney Lynch
O'Fallon,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Aims to make significant impact on patient outcomes through effective care and empathy.
Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/Comfort
DePaul Hospital
Bridgeton, MO
01.2023 - Current
- Managed a diverse patient population with cancer diagnoses, cardiac conditions, respiratory illnesses, GI disorders, and postoperative needs.
- Assisted with pain management, palliative care coordination, and psychosocial support.
- Precepted new nurses and nursing students, promoting safe practice habits and critical thinking.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and discharge processes.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient workflow.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety and reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse– Oncology/Cardiac
DePaul Hospital
Bridgeton, Missouri
01.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care to oncology and cardiac patients, including those receiving active chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and cardiac monitoring.
- Administer complex medication regimens, transfusions, cardiac drugs, anticoagulants, and electrolyte replacements.
- Perform central line care (PICC, Port, CVC) and manage high-risk IV infusions.
- Collaborate with oncology pharmacists, cardiologists, hospitalists, and other specialist palliative care teams to develop customized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment expectations, post-discharge care, and medication safety.
- Participate in rapid responses and code events; identify early signs of patient deterioration.
- Achieved consistently high patient satisfaction scores through empathetic communication and safe, patient-centered care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Maryland Heights, MO03.2024
Skills
Oncology Nursing
Cardiac Monitoring
Telemetry Interpretation
Med-Surg Acute Care
Central Line Care (PICC, Port-a-Cath)
Symptom & Pain Management
ACS Protocols
Rapid Response & Code Support
Care Planning & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient & Family Education
EMR Systems (Epic,etc)
High-Acuity Medication Administration
Cultural Sensitivity & Trauma-Informed Care
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Infection control measures
Wound care
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Physical assessments
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Intake and discharge
Diabetes management
Accomplishments
- Recognized for excellence in patient care with [Award or Nomination]
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN),BSN – State of Illinois/ Missouri
- BLS – Basic Life Support
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/Comfort
DePaul Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse– Oncology/Cardiac
DePaul Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University