Jami L. Brittain
Savannah,MO
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-charge nurse-behavioral health unit
Mosaic Life Care
03.2021 - Current
- Provided direct supervision to nursing staff, including mentoring, scheduling, performance evaluations, and training new employees.
- Assessed patient risk levels for suicide or self-harm behaviors and implemented interventions as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients during times of distress or crisis.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
RN-Behavioral Health Unit
St Lukes Hospital
Smithville, MO
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of mental health issues.
- Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Performed psychosocial assessments, including histories and physicals.
- Monitored medications for effectiveness and side effects, providing education about medication use to patients and families.
- Initiated crisis intervention when necessary to de-escalate situations or provide emotional support for individuals in distress.
RN- travel nurse (tele/PCU/ICU)
Parallon Workforce
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal quality of care for all patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
RN– Charge Nurse: Progressive Care Unit
Liberty Hospital
Liberty, MO
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide evidence-based practice for patients.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of team goals and objectives related to quality improvement initiatives.
- Conducted daily rounds with multidisciplinary teams to review patient progress and plan for discharge needs.
- Managed complex clinical situations involving multiple concurrent illnesses or trauma requiring rapid decision making skills.
- Assisted in the orientation process for new staff members by providing guidance on departmental policies and procedures.
- Investigated incidents reported through Quality Assurance processes, identifying areas for improvement within the unit.
- Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
RN -Physician Substitute
Plasma Biological services
St. Joseph, MO
06.2010 - 12.2016
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
RN-Nursing Supervisor
Correctional Medical Services
St Joseph, Missouri
12.2008 - 04.2010
- Provided staff education and training on new equipment, techniques, and processes.
- Conducted performance reviews of nursing staff members to identify areas for improvement.
- Monitored patient progress to ensure compliance with established standards of care.
- Resolved conflicts among medical staff in a professional manner.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
- Maintained accurate records related to staffing, budgeting, patient care, and other administrative duties.
- Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members or patients to determine appropriate corrective action.
- Investigated complaints from patients regarding their care experience.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
RN–Cardio Vascular Thoracic Unit
Heartland Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph, MO
05.2006 - 05.2009
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Missouri Western State University
01.2006
High School Diploma -
North Andrew High School
01.1990
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Chart Auditing
- Calm Under Pressure
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency Response
- Data Collection
- Patient Management
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Qualified Evaluator
- Epic SuperUser
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Nurse Excellence award 2024
Certification
- BLS
- CPI
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN-charge nurse-behavioral health unit
Mosaic Life Care
03.2021 - Current
RN-Behavioral Health Unit
St Lukes Hospital
09.2020 - 02.2021
RN- travel nurse (tele/PCU/ICU)
Parallon Workforce
01.2018 - 09.2020
RN– Charge Nurse: Progressive Care Unit
Liberty Hospital
07.2015 - 12.2017
RN -Physician Substitute
Plasma Biological services
06.2010 - 12.2016
RN-Nursing Supervisor
Correctional Medical Services
12.2008 - 04.2010
RN–Cardio Vascular Thoracic Unit
Heartland Regional Medical Center
05.2006 - 05.2009
BSN - Nursing
Missouri Western State University
High School Diploma -
North Andrew High School