Brittany White, RN
POPLARBLUFF
Summary
Compassionate RN Floor Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced hospital environments. Achieved optimal patient outcomes through strong clinical skills, effective multitasking, and exceptional communication. Focused on fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals and ensuring adherence to regulations for patient safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff
12.2020 - 06.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Assisted in procedures while maintaining sterile environments and protocols.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policy.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively communicating critical patient information during shift change reports.
- Educated families about nutrition, hygiene needs and home safety measures for successful discharge planning.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing timely responses to requests from other departments.
- Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.
- Interpreted and implemented individual care plans.
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines while providing quality nursing care services.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Coordinated discharge planning, facilitating smooth transitions and continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Three Rivers Community College
Poplar Bluff , MO 08.2018 - 12.2020
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Infection control
- Care plan development
Certification
- RN license
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nomination
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Three Rivers Community College
08.2018 - 12.2020