Sandra Britten

Amarillo,TX

Summary

Seasoned NICU Registered Nurse with over 28 years of experience at Northwest Texas Healthcare System, showcasing expertise in patient assessments and medication administration. Renowned for compassion and mentoring new staff, significantly enhancing patient care. Actively contributed to the Peer review committee, embodying collaboration and high-quality healthcare practices. I would love to make our NICU even better by providing Quality Improvement and I am will to learn the skills that this new job opportunity will give me.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Register Nurse

Northwest Texas Healthcare System

05.1996 - Current

Organized and knowledgeable NICU Register Nurse with 28 years of experience in treating and caring for NICU patients.
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.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
I also am a relief charge nurse in the NICU.
I am also on the Peer review committee for the hospital.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse

BSA Health System

10.2001 - 12.2002

I worked PRN in the NICU at BSA.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX

12-1997

Skills

Medication and IV administration
Compassion and empathy
Family education
Direct patient care
Patient assessments

Precepting
Certified in NRP
Certification in NICU
Collaborating well with doctors to provide to maintain top-notch healthcare practices

Timeline

Registered Nurse - BSA Health System