Brittany Speaks
Kirklin,IN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, specializing in critical care and compassionate patient support. Proficient in ventilator management and advanced cardiac life support, I excel in delivering exceptional care while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
09.2015 - Current
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Vincent Frankfort
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed caseload of 4-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Emergency Room Technician
St. Vincent Frankfort
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, Kokomo
Kokomo, IN05-2014
Skills
- Neurological monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Therapy management
- ECG
- Renal function management
- Compassionate care
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support
- End-of-life care
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- CRRT Restart
- ECMO
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
09.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Vincent Frankfort
10.2014 - 09.2015
Emergency Room Technician
St. Vincent Frankfort
04.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, Kokomo