Registered Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Brittany R. Buchanan
PO Box ****
Lexington, SC *9071
Cell: 803-***-****
E-mail: ********.*****@*****.***
Qualifications: A dedicated healthcare professional with widespread healthcare experience with a background in retail pharmacy, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, pulmonary, trauma, and primary care. Known as a flexible, energetic, dependable, and quick learner that enjoys a challenge and thrives on learning new things. A self-motivated provider with a strong commitment to provide the best care possible for both the patient and family. An excellent communicator with valuable organizational skills.
Education: South University Savannah, GA
Master of Science in Nursing with Specialization in Adult-Gerontology
Current GPA: 4.0
Expected Date of Graduation: October 21, 2015
Lander University Greenwood, SC
Bachelor of Science in Nursing April 2011
GPA: 3.53
Dean’s List
Cum Laude
Honors and Awards:
Cum Laude Graduate Golden L. Award
Senior Honors Student Barbara T. Freese Scholarly Development Award
Freshmen Honors Life Scholarship
Alumni Scholarship Fine Arts Scholarship
Daisy Award Nominee at Palmetto Health Richland 2013
Clinical Experience:
Lexington Family Practice-White Knoll Lexington, SC
Alison Sallings, Nurse Practitioner Preceptor
Assisted in managing patient care including medication management and prevention as well as office procedures.
Northlake Family Medicine Columbia, SC
Dr. Reginald Parker, Preceptor
Assisted in managing patient care with emphasis on hypertension and diabetic control in various underserved populations
Women Physician’s Associates Columbia, SC
Dr. Evelyn Roland, Preceptor
Assisted in managing patient care including medication management, prevention screenings, pelvic examinations, pregnancy counseling, and in-office procedures.
Wellspring Family Medicine Columbia, SC
LaTonya Brown, Nurse Practitioner Preceptor
Assisted in managing patient care including medication management and prevention as well as office procedures.
Related Work Experience:
Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge Columbia, SC
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Served as member of the Press Ganey improvement council as well as the employee team council, which helped to facilitate improvements in the emergency department and hospital-wide
Preceptor and charge nurse
Facilitated patient throughput in the department
Communicated with physicians, nurses, nurse technicians, patients, patient family members, and volunteers in order for the patient to experience the best healthcare possible.
Team captain for department of 56 staff members for Miracle Team Campaign 2014
Maintained “on-stage” and “off-stage” professionalism to create a better patient atmosphere
Assisted in bedside sedation procedures such as reduction of fractures and creating/applying various splints as well as sedation for suture placement.
Administered numerous medications ordered by the healthcare provider to stabilize the patient
Performed EKGs, lab draws, and other diagnostic tests in order to assist in achieving a quick and accurate diagnosis and return the patient to the highest level of health possible.
Palmetto Health Richland Columbia, SC
Registered Nurse- Endoscopy Lab August 2012-January 2014
Served as preceptor and peer coach for 2013
Team captain for Baptist and Richland campuses for Miracle Team Campaign 2013
Ensured safe and thorough care during the entire endoscopy experience for the patient
Carried out numerous tasks ranging from cleaning scopes to serving as a charge nurse on numerous occasions.
Assisted in GI procedures such as ERCPs, motility studies, pH probe placement and studies, feeding tube placements, EGDs and colonoscopies
Assisted with airway (pulmonary) cases such as routine and emergent bronchoscopies, tracheostomy placements, endotracheal intubations, moderate sedation, chest tube insertions, and pulmonary stent placements.
Communicated to various medical representatives to improve patient care via equipment
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department June 2011-July 2012
Ensured exceptional care of the patient while in the emergency department
Served as liaison between patient and doctor
Coordinated tasks and care based on patient needs
Collaborated with assistive personnel, fellow nurses, and doctors to meet patient needs and desires
Administered numerous medications ordered by the healthcare provider to stabilize the patient
Performed EKGs, lab draws, and other diagnostic tests in order to assist in achieving a quick and accurate diagnosis and return the patient to the highest level of health possible.
Assisted with trauma calls in the ED as needed as well as continuing care after the initial trauma survey
Palmetto Health Richland Columbia, SC
Nurse Extern, 7 East Surgical Trauma May 2010 – July 2010
Learned and reinforced clinical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ensured patient safety and comfort by closely monitoring the patients’ needs and desires.
Served as a liaison between patient and nurse.
Health Screening Clinics Greenwood, SC
Volunteer Fall 2008-Spring 2011
Tested blood pressure, vision, hearing, weight, and height in low-income areas.
Kroger Pharmacy Columbia, SC
Pharmacy Technician January 2009 – January 2010
Fill prescriptions and educate patients about certain medications.
Memberships
and Activities:
Capitol Nurse Practitioner Group April 2015 to present
Volunteer at NewSpring Church as Medic August 2013 to present
Sigma Theta Tau International Fall 2010 to present
Lander University Student Nurse’s Association Fall 2008 to 2011
oSecretary
Resident Assistant Fall 2008 to 2011
Certifications:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2011 to present
Basic Life Support 2007 to present
Hazmat/Decontamination Certification 2014 to present
NIHSS Certification 2011 to present
Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2011 to present
Trauma Nursing Core Course 2012 to present
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