Brittney Williams
Prospect,KY
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care and medical support, recognized for fostering collaboration within medical teams to ensure high-quality care delivery. Proven ability to adapt to evolving patient needs while maintaining a focus on compassion and reliability. Expertise includes comprehensive patient assessment and precise medication administration, contributing to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. Committed to upholding the highest standards of healthcare excellence through continuous learning and teamwork.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care strategies as needed to optimize health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive care practices to enhance understanding.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient conditions, utilizing critical thinking skills to identify urgent needs promptly.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved overall patient satisfaction scores within designated units at the facility.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assessed and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal cardiac health outcomes.
Patient Care Associate
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during treatments and procedures.
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient assessments and documentation processes.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, adhering to safety protocols.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Assisted with various diagnostic procedures such as drawing blood samples, obtaining EKG readings, and collecting urine specimens for laboratory testing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by communicating pertinent patient information during detailed handoff reports.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to the assigned nurse.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by actively participating in team meetings and offering constructive feedback for continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information following HIPAA guidelines while discussing cases with healthcare professionals or family members involved in the treatment plan.
- Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving, and repositioning patients.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and further develop skills as a Patient Care Associate.
Production Line Assembler
General Electric (GE)
04.2016 - 03.2022
- Assembled sophisticated components of energy-efficient washing machines.
- Executed daily operations of heavy machinery to make parts from raw materials.
- Used dc power tools, air compressed power tools, tox-press machines, test loop, repair, and pack out finished products.
- Screwed, riveted, soldered, and otherwise fastened and installed parts.
- Operated assemblies in order to test for specified functioning.
- Trained and managed new hires and achieved significant improvements in their productivity.
- Adjusted mechanisms in order to attain specified functioning, using hand tools, gauges and meters.
Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)
Medical Staffing Network
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed duties in care of patients in nursing homes under direction of lead nursing and medical staff.
- Answers signal lights, bells and intercom system to determine patients’ needs.
- Bathed, groomed, dressed and undressed.
- Served and collected food trays and fed patients requiring help.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent infections and bedsores.
Residential Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Jefferson Manor Rehabilitation
10.2012 - 04.2015
- Provided basic patient care under direct supervision of nursing staff.
- Checked patients’ vital signs.
- Observed patients and reported patient conditions to nursing staff.
Patient Care Assistant
Hazelwood Center
03.2007 - 09.2009
- Monitored food and liquid intake and output.
- Collected patient specimens, urine samples and waste samples.
- Prepared patients for examination, treatment, surgery and discharge.
- Helped patients with grooming and dressings.
- Help patients with mobility and movement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Louisville, KY05.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY06-2024
Skills
- Leadership
- Compliance with safety standards and regulations
- Wound care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Chest pain management
- HIPAA education
- Cardiac care
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-term care
- Self-Motivated
- Time-management
- High ability to adhere to strict production deadlines
- Self-tolerance
- Exceptional skills in working well in stressful environments
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
Accomplishments
Encompass Nurse Residency October 2025
Certification
- American Red Cross Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 2006
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 2024
- Manufacturing Skills Standard Council Certification Production Technician 2016
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Norton Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
Patient Care Associate
Norton Healthcare
03.2022 - 08.2024
Production Line Assembler
General Electric (GE)
04.2016 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)
Medical Staffing Network
09.2015 - 01.2016
Residential Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Jefferson Manor Rehabilitation
10.2012 - 04.2015
Patient Care Assistant
Hazelwood Center
03.2007 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing