Selena Brito
Windsor
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UCHealth, excelling in patient assessment and care plan coordination. Proven leadership in clinical education as a preceptor, fostering critical thinking and professional growth. Skilled in advanced wound care and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and advocacy in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Surgical Unit
UCHealth
Fort Collins
03.2024 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care, assessing and monitoring conditions to achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments, identifying changes in patient conditions and responding promptly to emergencies.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately, enhancing communication and continuity of care.
- Coordinated discharge planning, facilitating smooth transitions to home care or rehabilitation services.
- Facilitated communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers to improve understanding of treatment processes.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary case discussions, offering nursing expertise to support holistic patient care approaches.
RN Clinical Preceptor
Denver College of Nursing
Denver
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinated pre and post conferences that encouraged student growth through open discussion of questions, experiences, and observations.
- Monitored student progress through rounding and assignments to ensure comprehension and application of clinical skills.
- Use evidence-based practices to provide learning objectives and help promote critical thinking.
- Supported students in clinical settings to enrich their practical learning experiences and reinforce theoretical knowledge.
- Communicate assignments, essential information, and duties to floor nursing staff.
Registered Nurse - Acute Care Unit
UCHealth
Greeley
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care, enhancing health outcomes through effective communication with physicians and specialists.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress, ensuring accurate and timely updates in electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and post-discharge care plans to promote understanding and adherence.
- Managed diverse caseload of patients, prioritizing care based on acuity to ensure timely interventions and follow-ups.
Registered Nurse - Orthopedic/Surgical
Lutheran Medical Center
Wheat Ridge
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed care of post-operative patients, monitoring sites for post-operative complications, and pain management.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patient responses and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize care plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper body mechanics and alignment to enhance recovery following spinal and total joint replacement surgeries.
- Monitored patients for changes in condition, documenting critical findings to inform care decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University Loretto Heights School of Nursing
Denver, USA01.2021
Skills
- Time management
- Advanced wound care
- Vaccine administration
- Patient advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Post-operative care
- Precepting
- Patient monitoring
- Family education
- Care coordination
- Effective communication
- Evidence-based practice
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association, 11/01/24
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified, 09/01/23
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Surgical Unit
UCHealth
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Acute Care Unit
UCHealth
05.2023 - 03.2024
RN Clinical Preceptor
Denver College of Nursing
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Orthopedic/Surgical
Lutheran Medical Center
07.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University Loretto Heights School of Nursing