Brittnie Horton
Camden,TN
Summary
Skilled Circulating Nurse with substantial experience in operating room environments. Demonstrated strengths in patient advocacy, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal surgical outcomes. Proven ability to maintain a sterile environment, adhere to safety protocols, and manage emergency situations effectively. Notable for improving efficiency and quality of care in previous roles.
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
West TN Healthcare
Paris, Tennessee
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinated West Tennessee Healthcare operating room workflow with surgical team
- Monitored patient safety throughout perioperative nursing procedures
- Verified surgical consent, site marking, and preoperative checks
- Communicated patient status updates to surgeons, anesthesia, and staff
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations within the operating suite environment.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions, and support patient rights.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Paris Womens Center
Paris, Tennessee
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Assessed patient conditions in hospital clinical setting
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to care team
- Documented patient care in electronic health records
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff
- Educated patients and families on treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
- Reported changes in patient status promptly to supervisor or attending physician.
- Responded to medical emergencies, employing critical thinking and fast-paced decision-making skills.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
TN Quality Home Health
Camden, Tennessee
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs during skilled nursing visits.
- Conducted in-home patient assessments and updated care plans for home health visits.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, and case managers for home health services.
- Reviewed patient progress and adjusted nursing interventions during follow-up visits.
- Educated patients and families on medications, safety, and self-care routines.
- Documented visit notes and treatment updates in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Waverly Health & Rehabilitation Center
Waverly, Tennessee
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Provided direct nursing care to long-term care residents including medication administration, wound dressing changes, and patient education.
- Assessed long-term care residents and updated individualized nursing care plans.
- Developed and implemented patient management plans and helped provision continuity of care.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, and care teams on resident treatment.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Followed long-term care policies, infection control standards, and resident safety protocols.
- Responded promptly to changes in conditions and emergency situations to deliver expert care in line with good practices and patients' wishes.
- Collaborated across departments to meet residents' long-term care needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY 08.2019 - 05.2021
LPN - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Paris, TN 01.2014 - 12.2015
Camden Central High School
Camden, TNSkills
- Epic charting
- Operating room coordination
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency response
- Clinical judgment
- Attention to detail
- Team communication
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Team supervision
- Postoperative care
- Sterile technique
- Operating room preparations
- Multitasking Abilities
- Home healthcare
Certification
- NIHSS
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
West TN Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Paris Womens Center
10.2019 - 10.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
08.2019 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
TN Quality Home Health
04.2018 - 10.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Waverly Health & Rehabilitation Center
02.2016 - 04.2018
LPN - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
01.2014 - 12.2015
Camden Central High School