BRITTANY A. PATTON, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
**** *. ****** **** *** 6307 v Lewisville, TX 75067 v 601-***-**** v **********@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
High energy recent nurse practitioner graduate educated & clinically experienced to practice in family medicine and adult gerontology acute care environments v 6 years experience as a Registered Nurse with specialty focuses in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, and psychiatry v Flexible, quick learner who adjusts appropriately to new situations and appreciates challenges v Ambitious, self-motivating professional with a commitment to provide quality patient care using evidenced-based guidelines in combination with clinical experience and intuition v Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
EDUCATION
Master’s of Science in Nursing (AGACNP/FNP) 2017
The University of South Alabama, Family Nurse Practitioner/ Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing 2010
The University of Southern Mississippi, Registered Nurse CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES
ANCC Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Taking Oct. 12, 2017 Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- FNP #AP134894 2017 AANP Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner 2017 Texas Licensed Registered Nurse #871-***-****
Mississippi Licensed Registered Nurse 2011-2015
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Medical History v Physical Examinations v Health Assessments & Diagnoses v Diagnostic Investigations v Interdisciplinary Collaboration v Prescribing new medications/ altering current medications v Recognizing Emergencies v Pelvic/Rectal Exams v Central Line Insertion v Suturing & Wound Management v Regulatory Compliance v Intubation v Patient/Family Education v EMR Documentation v Experience with diagnosing and treating cardiac, pulmonary, hematology/oncology, endocrine, gastrointestinal/genitourinary, neurological, musculoskeletal, & psychiatric illnesses AGACNP CLINICAL HOURS AUGUST 2016-MARCH 2017
Medical City Dallas Hospital ER Dallas, TX (120 hours completed) Preceptor: David Warren, FNP
Medical City Dallas Hospital Hospitalist Dallas, TX (120 hours completed) Preceptor: Ingrid Gutierrez, FNP
Medical City Dallas Hospital ER Dallas, TX (150 hours completed) Preceptor: Patrick Smalley, PA
Medical City Dallas Hospital Hospitalist Dallas, TX (150 hours completed) Preceptor: Ingrid Gutierrez, FNP
FNP CLINICAL HOURS AUGUST 2015-MAY 2016
Family Medical Care Fort Worth, TX (121.5 hours completed) Preceptor: Betsy Thomas, FNP
The Office of DeShawndranique Gray Dallas, TX (64.5 hours completed) Preceptor: DeShawndranique Gray, MD (OB-GYN)
Forest Lane Pediatrics Dallas, TX (61 hours completed) Preceptor: Christopher Straughn, MD
Progressive Internal Medicine Clinic (106.6 hours completed) Preceptor: Michael Finch, MD
The Office of DeShawndranique Gray Dallas, TX (61 hours completed) Preceptor: DeShawndranique Gray, MD (OB-GYN)
Methodist Family Health Center Cedar Hill East Cedar Hill, TX Preceptor: Brian Jones, MD
WORK EXPERIENCE
Emergency Registered Nurse
Medical City Lewisville ER, Lewisville, TX 2017-present Questcare Partners, Emergis ER, Dallas, TX 2016-2017 Methodist Dallas Medical Center ER, Dallas, TX 2016-2016 Medical City Dallas Hospital ER, Dallas, TX 2014-2016 Tulane Medical Center ER, New Orleans, LA 2014-2014 Emergency Department RN providing efficient patient care and stabilization based on individual patient needs; Thorough assessment skills; Exceptional critical thinking skills; Accurately documents all elements of the nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow up care; Works collaboratively with other staff members in determining the best patient care; Reports critical findings to the appropriate physicians; Ability to properly triage patients and prioritize needs Agency Registered Nurse
Travel Nurses Across America, North Little Rock, AR 2013-2013 Disciplined, energetic RN who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues; Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments; Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements; Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management; Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care; Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare, Flowood, MS 2011-2013 Disciplined, psychiatric RN who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues; Ensured HIPAA compliance; Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources; Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses; Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials; Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams; Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Dominic Memorial Hospital, Jackson, MS 2011-2013 Medical-Surgical RN who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues; Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments; Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements; Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management; Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care; Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses Quest Group, Inc Agency, Frisco, TX 2013-2014
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses’ Association
Zeta Gamma Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing