Brittney Patton
Georgetown,IN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Certified Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Norton Healthcare in high-risk obstetrics and pediatric complex care. Proven track record in care coordination and patient advocacy, successfully implementing initiatives that reduced surgical site infections and hospital readmissions. Skilled in fetal monitoring analysis, emergency response, and clinical leadership. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and collaborating calmly under pressure.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse-High Risk Obstetrics and Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Labor & Delivery
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY
11.2013 - Current
- Manage high risk conditions in the ante, intra, and postpartum periods including, but not limited to Preterm Labor, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, multiple gestations, fetal anomalies, postpartum hemorrhage, and placenta accreta spectrum.
- Perform pre, intra, and post-operative care for patients undergoing cesarean section, both electively and emergently.
- Relief Charge Nurse managing staff, patient relations, and interdepartmental cooperation.
- Train and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- PeriWatch Liaison between clinical staff and vendor - troubleshooting, identifying, and escalating electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) issues. Served as the on call Nurse for system issues related to Perigen troubleshooting.
- NCAP Recipient 2016 - Assessed, developed, and implemented initiatives to decrease surgical site infections. Performed regular chart reviews to assess accurate documentation and clinical effectiveness of new processes. Received recognition for successful process improvement.
- BLS, ACLS, NRP, RNC-OB, RNC-EFM
Registered Nurse - Private Duty
Team Select Home Care
Jeffersonville, Indiana
04.2023 - Current
- Deliver direct care for medically complex child, managing g-tube, administering breathing treatments, and providing respiratory care to support health and well-being
- Operate as Care Manager/Coordinator managing medical appointments, referrals, therapies, school IEPs, and supply coordination
Registered Nurse - Health Office Substitute
New Albany-Floyd County School Corporation
New Albany, Indiana
08.2022 - Current
- Assess medical needs of students throughout school day, providing care, documentation, and communication to caregivers to support student health.
- Administer prescribed medications, ensuring proper orders on file to maintain compliance and safety.
- Review and ensure student files comply with state regulations, safeguarding adherence to health standards.
Clinical Instructor
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Supervised and instructed nursing students during women's health and medical-surgical clinical rotations, enhancing their clinical skills and preparedness for real-world practice.
- Taught and evaluated documentation practices to ensure compliance with hospital and collegiate standards, fostering accountability and quality in patient care.
Registered Nurse - Ortho/Med-Surg
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY
05.2012 - 11.2013
- Assessed and managed care of medical and surgical patients performing medication administration, dressing changes, and critical thinking to achieve optimal outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY05.2012
Skills
- Clinical nursing and leadership
- EMR documentation
- Fetal monitoring analysis
- High-risk obstetrics and OB ICU
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- G-tube management
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Private Duty
Team Select Home Care
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Health Office Substitute
New Albany-Floyd County School Corporation
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Bellarmine University
01.2016 - 01.2018
Certified Registered Nurse-High Risk Obstetrics and Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Labor & Delivery
Norton Healthcare
11.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse - Ortho/Med-Surg
Norton Healthcare
05.2012 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellarmine University