Brittney Sanford
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
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Comprehensive experience in nursing for over 10 years, with a background in cardiac, perioperative, outpatient, and educational services. Emphasis on managing patient care for acute outpatient illnesses in an urgent care setting. Ensures consistent use of clinical information technology in all patient care settings. Effective communication skills with ability to develop rapport with patients and families. Thrives in a team environment, as well as working independently. Strong clinical skills, with attention to evidence-based guidelines. Ensures quality of care and appropriate collaboration amongst health-care team members. Delivers holistic care, addressing all patient needs. Attention to detail, with ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently. Well versed in COVID-19 guidelines, with experience in providing telephone and in-person triage, testing, and care navigation.
Experience
JULY 2021-CURRENT
Clinical Informatics Specialist / SoutheastHEALTH, Cape Girardeau
•Assess, plan, design, implement and evaluate clinical workflows.
•Research, gather, analyze information and propose solutions for documentation efficiencies.
•Participate with test scripts and testing clinical workflows as needed.
•Participate as a project leader and support, focusing on initiatives supporting clinical care services.
•Perform clinical rounding in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
•Provide classroom training, one-on-one training, and end-user remediation for adult learners.
FEBRUARY 2020 – JULY 2021
Primary/Convenient Care-Family Nurse Practitioner / SoutheastHEALTH, Cape Girardeau
•Analyzed and interpreted patient histories, symptoms, physical exam findings, and/or diagnostic results to develop appropriate diagnoses.
•Educated patients and/or their families in order to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health and intervene in acute or chronic illness.
•Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, formulate differentials diagnoses, and refer as indicated.
•Performed and monitor therapeutic procedures.
•Performed timely completion of all patient charts, documentation, and billing.
AUGUST 2017 – FEBRUARY 2020
EMR Education Coordinator / SoutheastHEALTH, Cape Girardeau
•Developed learning plans and materials to support user training, updated documents as necessary.
•Provided education and delivered on-going learning support.
•Managed and coordinated maintenance of the EMR train domain with IT personnel.
MAY 2016 – AUGUST 2017
Staff Development Specialist / SoutheastHEALTH, Cape Girardeau
•Planned and provided orientation, continuing education programs, and assisted with events.
•Validated competency of employees, maintained paperwork, developed and revised policies, and kept accurate records.
•Devised curriculum, taught various skills, principles, and practices required for courses.
OCTOBER 2014 – APRIL 2016
Same Day Surgery-Perioperative Nurse / Saint Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau
•Performed admission process for outpatient surgeries; obtained vital signs, performed medication reconciliation, reviewed patient chart for pertinent information, and charged for productivity and supplies.
APRIL 2013 – MAY 2016
Office Nurse-Convenient Care / SoutheastHEALTH, Cape Girardeau
•Triaged and evaluated patient condition. Performed vital signs, obtained health history and reason for visit.
•Provided patient education and instructed patient on follow up care.
•Obtained prior authorizations for procedures and completed specialist referrals.
•Assisted with worker’s compensation visits; obtained urine drug and breath alcohol screening.
•Performed office procedures and assisted providers as necessary.
MAY 2011 – APRIL 2013
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Nurse / SoutheastHEALTH, Cape Girardeau
•Circulated and assisted with surgical procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization lab.
•Executed tasks within the admission process; vital signs, obtained patient health histories, compiled medication reconciliations, and instructed patients on procedural outline and post care.
Education
DECEMBER 2019
Master of Science in Nursing / University of Central Missouri – Warrensburg, MO
Family Nurse Practitioner track. Overall GPA 4.0/4.0.
MAY 2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing / Southeast Missouri State University – Cape Girardeau, MO
Honor Cum Laude. Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Overall GPA 3.676/4.0.
Licensure and Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Missouri
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Utah
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, New Mexico
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Delaware
AANP certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse, Missouri
Registered Nurse, Illinois
Basic Life Support Provider Certification
Professional Memberships
American Nurses Association and Missouri State Nurses Association
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners