BRITTANY EDWARDS
Wakefield
Summary
Knowledgeable RN manager with extensive experience in supervising nursing staff and managing patient care. Successfully led teams to improve patient outcomes through efficient resource allocation and adherence to best practices. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Acute Care Manager
Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patients.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality care delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
RN Clinical Coordinator
Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
RN Supervisor
Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
ICU RN
Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
RN, Stepdown Unit
Sentara Obici Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
- Managed nurses and nursing activities by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Supervised and managed functions including daily scheduling, tasking and administration
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
LPN
Armor Correctional Nursing
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters, including flu, gastrointestinal bugs, strep throat and lice
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions, including diabetes, arthritis and COPD
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Education
No Degree - ADN Prerequisites
Roanoke Chowan Community College
Ahoskie, NCBachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL09.2020
ADN - Nursing
Paul D Camp Community College
Franklin, VA05.2016
LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing
Southampton Memorial LPN School
Franklin, VA09.2013
High School Diploma -
Ridgecroft High School
Ahoskie, NC05.2008
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Personal care needs
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication distribution
- Medication Administration
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- IV setup
- Managing deadlines
- Critical care
- Performing EKGs
- Chest pain management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Insulin medication assistance
- Removing sutures
- Physical assessments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Professional bedside manner
- Family Education
- Patient Assessments
- Vaccine administration
- Foley catheters
- Staff Management
- Training and mentoring
- Planning and scheduling
- Nursing Staff Management
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Customer service
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
RN Acute Care Manager
Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
RN Clinical Coordinator
Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center
03.2022 - 10.2022
RN Supervisor
Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center
06.2018 - 10.2022
ICU RN
Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center
06.2018 - 03.2022
RN, Stepdown Unit
Sentara Obici Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2018
LPN
Armor Correctional Nursing
03.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
ADN - Nursing
Paul D Camp Community College
LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing
Southampton Memorial LPN School
High School Diploma -
Ridgecroft High School
No Degree - ADN Prerequisites
Roanoke Chowan Community College
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