Brittney Michelle Ross
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Dedicated Registered Nurse seeking to further my career and nursing knowledge within a full-time position.
Education
Tennessee State University - Nashville, TN
Associates of Nursing-May 2007
Volunteer State Community College-Pre-nursing
Professional Experience
Summit Hospital, Hermitage, TN February 2022-June 2023 PACU RN, Full time, providing immediate post anesthesia care for patients after having general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia- IV sedation, and regional blocks. Monitoring patients airway and providing pain management. Assessing the patient for and EKG changes or any other hemodynamic changes. Collaborating with MDs, pharmacists, and anesthesiologists/ CRNAs to provide the patient the best care possible. Providing the patient education based on their needs such as surgical procedure education and or anesthesia education. Documenting full patient assessments and frequent vital sign documentation. Completing all required continued education and keeping all certifications up to date. VA Hospital, Nashville, TN September 2007-June 2019 VA Outpatient Clinic PACT@ Meharry- Nov 2018- June 2019 CaseManager- (Full Time) for a primary care physician and their group of patients. Collaboration with MD, LP, MSA, Psychiatry, Pharmacist, and Whole Health Coach to provide the best care for our veterans. Secure messaging, following up with vets after hospitalized, assistingMD with lab/imaging results called or mailed to patients, obtaining medical records. Check in and check out patients which included documenting clinic reminders, vital signs and assessment, providing education, discharge instructions.
PACU RN - September 2009- November 2018 Full Time
Provides immediate pre/ post-surgical care of patients who have had general anesthesia, epidural/spinal anesthesia and IV sedation. Monitors all patients for airway and pain management. Proficient in interpretation of ECG changes, lab values and hemodynamic monitoring. Provides post anesthesia care to patients receiving high-risk intravenous therapies and blood components. Provide supervision of new employees, student nurses and/or nurse externs.
3N RN -September 2007-September 2009-Full Time
Fulfilled the role of charge nurse, with responsibility of supervising RN’s, LPN’s and Health CareTechs. Evaluated staffing requirements, floor assignments and organized unit activities for a 36-bed surgical floor; which provided service to orthopedics, vascular, cardiothoracic, plastics, neurology, and general surgery. Implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 5-6 patients per shift. Acted as patient advocate: assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes. Provided supervision of new employees, student nurses and/or nurse externs. Licensure and Certification
Current Tennessee Registered Nurse License
Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Inducted April2007 Current Basic Life Support Certified
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
Current PALS Certified
References
Terri Czaplewski, Nursing Manager: 615-***-****
Dr Pai Anesthesiologist,MD: 615-***-****
GayAustin. RN Preceptor and Co-worker: 931-***-****