Brittany Schrage
BSN, RN
Aviston,IL
Summary
Versatile and highly skilled Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience providing care across medical-surgical, critical care, and a wide range of specialty units. Recognized for adaptability, critical thinking, and comprehensive patient care in diverse clinical settings. Adept at collaborating with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and community resources to optimize patient outcomes and ensure high satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Regional Float Pool Nurse
HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital
O'Fallon, Illinois
05.2019 - Current
- Responsible for providing direct patient care, administering medications, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals in all areas of the hospital.
- Deliver high-quality care across multiple inpatient units, including medical-surgical, ICU, telemetry, and ED, adapting quickly to diverse patient populations and unit workflows.
Travel Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab Pre/Post
Northwestern Hospital
Chicago , Ilinois
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Collaborate with interventional cardiologists, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize outcomes .
Staff Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab Pre/Post
Barnes Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, Missouri
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Educate patients and families regarding procedures, medications, discharge instructions, and lifestyle modifications for cardiac health.
- Manage sheath removals, vascular site care, hemostasis, and recovery monitoring, ensuring safe discharge or transfer of a 20 bed unit.
Staff Nurse - Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit
Barnes Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, Missouri
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Administered cardiac medications, titrated drips, and managed post-surgical recovery, chest tubes, pacemakers, and other specialized cardiac equipment for a 28 bed unit.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and care transition.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
St. Louis, MO12-2014
Registered Nurse (RN) License -
Skills
- Float Pool Nursing: Med-Surg, ICU, Telemetry, Cardiac Cath Lab, ED
- Rapid Assessment & Critical Thinking in Fast-Changing Environments
- Patient & Family Education / Discharge Education
- Adaptability & Flexibility in Multi-Unit Assignments
- Time Management & Prioritization of Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- EMR and Web-Based Documentation
- Patient Advocacy & Complex Illness Management
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Accomplishments
Identified, documented, and facilitated treatment for a patient's new diagnosed condition prior to discharge, preventing complications and earning a Great Catch Award (2016).
Recognized with multiple DAISY Awards for consistently exceeding patient care standards and providing support that extended beyond routine nursing resopsibilities.
Acknowledged by peers and supervisors for dedication to patient-centered, empathetic nursing care.
Timeline
Regional Float Pool Nurse
HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Travel Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab Pre/Post
Northwestern Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
Staff Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab Pre/Post
Barnes Jewish Hospital
11.2017 - 02.2019
Staff Nurse - Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit
Barnes Jewish Hospital
02.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing