Hannah Britten
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Compassionate and attentive Registered Nurse with a foundation in critical care, and experience in postoperative patient care. Skilled at supporting patients through recovery, providing thorough assessments, patient education, and ensuring comfort and safety. Dedicated to delivering organized, detail-oriented care while fostering clear communication and collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Surgical ICU
MercyOne
Des Moines, USA
06.2025 - Current
- Deliver postoperative care for cardiac surgery patients, managing wounds, chest tubes, central and arterial lines, performing hemodynamic and sedation monitoring, as well as ventilator management.
- Educate and support patients and families through recovery, promoting safety and recovery.
- Perform detailed assessments and documentation, maintaining an organized and safe environment in a high-acuity setting.
Neuro Trauma ICU Preceptorship
MercyOne
Des Moines, USA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Completed preceptorship in the Neuro Trauma ICU, providing patient care, including neurological monitoring and assessments, mechanical ventilation management, and ICP monitoring in patients with EVDs.
- Gained hands-on experience with sterile procedures, patient management, central and arterial line management, interdisciplinary communication, and developed clinical judgment, and teamwork skills.
Patient Care Technician - Neuro/Trauma/Ortho Step-Down Unit
Unity Point Health Methodist
Des Moines, Iowa
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided patient care, including vitals, hygiene, mobility, and safety monitoring.
- Developed strong teamwork, time management, and communication skills in a clinical environment.
Student Nurse
MercyOne
Des Moines, USA
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Completed 600+ clinical hours in acute care throughout various specialties
- Performed assessments, medication administration, IV insertion, wound care, documentation, and patient education under RN supervision
Server & Bartender
Chili's Bar & Grill
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Delivered high-quality customer service while building time management and multitasking skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12.2023
Skills
- Postoperative recovery monitoring
- Hemodynamic assessment
- Wound care management
- Sterile technique application
- Chest tube and drain management
- Central and arterial line management
- Patient-centered care
- Patient education and support
- Comprehensive assessments
- Accurate documentation
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Multitasking ability
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
• Current ACLS & BLS
• Mandatory Reporter
• Phlebotomy trained
• Impella & IABP trained
• Mandatory Reporter
• Phlebotomy trained
• Impella & IABP trained
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Surgical ICU
MercyOne
06.2025 - Current
Neuro Trauma ICU Preceptorship
MercyOne
01.2025 - 05.2025
Patient Care Technician - Neuro/Trauma/Ortho Step-Down Unit
Unity Point Health Methodist
11.2024 - 05.2025
Student Nurse
MercyOne
05.2024 - 04.2025
Server & Bartender
Chili's Bar & Grill
05.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
Iowa State University