Brittney McElhenney
Macon,GA
Summary
Dual roles as a critical care and vascular access nurse with excellent critical thinking skills as well as PICC line and central line administration skills. Adept in adhering to established safety and infection control practices. Hardworking team player with excellent communication skills. Ready to apply 16 years expertise to a new position.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PICC RN
IV Heartworks/Institute of Nursing Excellence
Macon, GA
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members on providing comprehensive care for patients with CVADs.
- Performed sterile technique to insert PICC lines safely and efficiently.
PICC Nurse
NursePro+
Morgantown, WV
01.2022 - Current
- Provided central line and intravenous care for patients at LTAC, nursing home and hospital facilities.
PICC Nurse
Piedmont Henry Hospital/Piedmont Macon
Stockbridge , GA
04.2023 - 10.2025
- Reduced post-procedural complication rates by providing attentive and thorough care for patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
PICC Nurse
IV Access
Macon, GA
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided central line and intravenous care for patients at LTAC and nursing home facilities around Macon GA.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah, GA
05.2014 - 01.2022
- PICC team & Neuro ICU
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
Travel Registered Nurse
Navicent Health Medical Center
Macon , GA
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Northside Cherokee Hospital
Canton , GA
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Followed PPE specifications and disposed of contaminated materials, following strict safety guidelines.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Observed and recorded patient vital signs while ascertaining ventilators, monitors and other medical equipment functioned properly.
Staff Nurse
Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
Hilton Head, SC
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Neuro ICU
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Augusta University Medical Center
Augusta, GA
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Neuro ICU
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Charleston, SC
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Surgical ICU
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient communities
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital
Augusta, GA
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Medical ICU
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Vidant Health
Greenville, NC
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Neuro ICU
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Medical ICU
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Upson Regional Medical Center
Thomaston, GA
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Medical ICU
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
WellStar Health System
Marietta, GA
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Neuro ICU
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines
Registered Nurse
Upson Regional Medical Center
Thomaston, GA
07.2010 - 05.2015
- Medical ICU
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines
Registered Nurse
Warm Springs Medical Center
Warm Springs, GA
01.2014 - 05.2014
- ER
- Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
Savannah, GA
03.2009 - 07.2010
- Medical/Surgical
- Delivered care to 6 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care
- Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Touro University Nevada
Henderson, NVSkills
- Electronic charting
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Direct patient care
- Preparing for procedures
- Patient care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Patient education
- Administering medicines
- PICC placement training
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
PICC RN
IV Heartworks/Institute of Nursing Excellence
02.2025 - Current
PICC Nurse
Piedmont Henry Hospital/Piedmont Macon
04.2023 - 10.2025
PICC Nurse
NursePro+
01.2022 - Current
PICC Nurse
IV Access
07.2021 - 06.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Navicent Health Medical Center
06.2020 - 06.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Northside Cherokee Hospital
04.2020 - 05.2020
Staff Nurse
Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - 11.2019
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Jacksonville
05.2019 - 09.2019
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Augusta University Medical Center
02.2019 - 05.2019
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
02.2018 - 02.2019
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital
11.2017 - 02.2018
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Vidant Health
07.2017 - 10.2017
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center
04.2017 - 07.2017
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Upson Regional Medical Center
12.2016 - 03.2017
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
WellStar Health System
09.2016 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Memorial Health University Medical Center
05.2014 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Warm Springs Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
Upson Regional Medical Center
07.2010 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
03.2009 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Touro University Nevada
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