Brittney Swank
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Nursing is more than treating a disease or condition, it is being there on the patients best and worst days, regardless of status, race, religious preference, or sexual orientation. As nurses we have the privilege to participate in the holistic healing of each client we encounter. As a nurse, I pledge to help each patient meet their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs while providing evidence-based care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse
University Of Kansas - MedWest
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
- Increased patient comfort during recovery by addressing anxiety and concerns about surgery results.
- Promoted teamwork among nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment conducive to high-quality patient care.
- Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency within the PACU department while upholding high standards of care delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Clinical Registered Nurse
Ascentist Healthcare - Pain Management
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families
- Facilitated patient and family education and counseling
- Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care
- Assisted in development and implementation of new clinical programs
- Evaluated patient progress, assessed outcomes and provided follow-up care
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Advent Health Shawnee Mission
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Fostered positive working relationships with patients by responding to questions and concerns
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Trained in all aspects of Scrub Tech duties; able to scrub various procedures while maintaining sterile environment
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
ED Tech
Menorah Medical Center
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs
- Demonstrated strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development
Patient Care Technician
Research Medical Center
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
Care Assistant
Children's Mercy Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Cross trained in the Developmental and Behavioral Medicine and SCAN (Safety Care And Nurturing) clinics
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services to ensure well-being
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS02.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05.2017
Skills
- Patient management
- Specialized care
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Team leadership & collaboration
- Clinical procedures consultation
- Treatment plan development
- Detail oriented
- Problem solving
Certification
RN - Multi-State
PALS (RQI) - Working to obtain
ACLS (RQI) - Current
CPR & BLS (RQI) - Current
NRP (RQI) - Current
Timeline
Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse
University Of Kansas - MedWest
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Registered Nurse
Ascentist Healthcare - Pain Management
06.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Advent Health Shawnee Mission
05.2020 - 05.2023
ED Tech
Menorah Medical Center
03.2019 - 03.2020
Care Assistant
Children's Mercy Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2019
Patient Care Technician
Research Medical Center
03.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Johnson County Community College
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