BRITTANY EARNEST
Atlanta
Summary
To secure a clinical rotation placement within Emory University School of Nursing, I am leveraging over 8 years of comprehensive experience in Surgical and Trauma Critical Care Nursing, with specialized expertise in Cardiovascular care. Dedicated to expanding my technical skills and knowledge to excel as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, delivering high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
St. Vincent Medical Center
Portland
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Recovered fresh open-heart patients from the operating room who had Coronary Artery Bypass, Mitral valve, Tricuspid valve or Aortic valve replacements and repairs.
- Managed care for stable and unstable post-op patients using critical thinking in planning care and identifying specific needs.
- Responsible for providing exceptional care to critically ill patients with multiple devices such as IABP and CRRT.
- Administered medications, including critical drips such as inotropes (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) and pressors (e.g., norepinephrine), to optimize patients' cardiac output, blood pressure, and perfusion.
- Administered IV push medications, PO meds, antibiotic therapy and titration of sedations and paralytics.
- Appropriately adjusted sedation and paralytic medication to meet the Richard Agitation – Sedation Scale, Train of Four and Biz monitor goals.
- Administered blood products and removed A-lines, swans, chest tubes and central lines
- CVICU
- Level I Trauma
Travel Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Gainesville
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed care for valve replacements, CABG, AAA post-ops, and hemodynamically unstable patients
- Recover fresh open-heart patients, administering critical post-operative care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, educated and advocated for patients and families regarding medications, procedures, and treatments.
- CVICU
- Level I Trauma
Travel Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson
New Brunswick
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Provided trauma-specific patient care such as stabilizing critical patients, performing mass transfusion and fluid resuscitation, titrating intravenous critical drips by interpretation of non-invasive and invasive hemodynamic monitoring values
- Trauma ICU
- Level I Trauma
Travel Nurse
Northside Hospital
Atlanta
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided care for critically ill patients undergoing bone marrow transplants
- Delivered direct patient care, including IV medications, Titrating drips, Chemotherapy, Stem cell transplants, Car T cell Treatment, blood cultures, Blood products.
- Perform and monitor infusions of stem cells including autologous, conventional, T-cell depleted, Haplo transplants
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of post-transplant complications including infections and chronic/acute GVHD
- Care and maintenance of central lines and ports
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information for patients receiving Bone Marrow transplants, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgical procedures.
- Provided care for colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
- Provide pre- and post-transplant education to patients and families
- Bone Marrow Transplant Unit/MICU
- Level II Trauma
Travel Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Provide advanced critical care to high-acuity trauma patients, specializing in gunshot wounds (GSWs), motorcycle collisions (MCCs), and motor vehicle accidents (MVAs)
- Perform rapid assessment, resuscitation, and ongoing management of patients with multi-system trauma
- Administer and titrate vasoactive medications, manage ventilators, and initiate massive transfusion protocols (MTP)
- Monitor and interpret invasive hemodynamic parameters and neurological status, including intracranial pressure monitoring
- Performed RN duties for critically ill trauma, orthopedic, vascular, oral, maxillofacial, otorhinolaryngological, hand reconstructive, surgical oncological, neurosurgery, urology, and post-operative patients.
- Provided trauma-specific patient care such as stabilizing critical patients, performing mass transfusion
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care with trauma surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and other specialties
- Surgical Trauma ICU
- Level I Trauma
Travel Nurse
Ben Taub Medical
Houston
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed critically ill surgical patients, including post-operative care for trauma and emergency surgery cases.
- Direct from OR care and recovery of critically ill patients’s
- Responsible for acute post-surgical care of abdominal, general, ENT, orthopedic, vascular surgery patients, and overflow Cardiac ICU and Medical ICU patients.
- Management and patients requiring advanced airway and ventilator management.
- Frequent assessment, monitoring, and titration of vasoactive, cardiac, and sedation drips.
- Care and maintenance of invasive hemodynamic lines and monitors including primarily central venous and arterial, and occasional pulmonary artery catheter.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- SICU
- Level I Trauma
Travel Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
Chicago
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Provided intensive care to patients in a surgical ICU, managing post-operative care for high-risk surgeries.
- Provided high-quality care to a diverse and underserved population, addressing complex medical needs and advocating for patients with limited access to healthcare resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure culturally competent care and resource allocation in a high-acuity setting.
- SICU
- Level II Trauma
Travel Nurse
Nacogdoches Medical Center
Nacogdoches
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Implemented evidence-based practices to manage acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered various sedations, paralytics, pain medication
- Managed all facets of telemetry, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients' health and drive recovery goals.
- ICU
- Level IV Trauma
Travel Nurse
McAllen Medical Center
McAllen
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across all patient data-handling, systems and training.
- Participated in many bedside procedures with and without direct supervision of Medical Doctors on the unit
- Adapted quickly to new protocols and patient populations in a short-term assignment.
- ICU
- Level II Trauma
Travel Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Managed and prioritized care of acutely ill medical patients receiving mechanical ventilation, both endotracheal and tracheal.
- Frequent assessment, monitoring, and titration of vasoactive, cardiac, and sedation drips.
- Care and maintenance of invasive hemodynamic lines, primarily arterial and central venous.
- Care, monitoring, and assessment of patients requiring advanced life-support therapies including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP).
- Participated in multidisciplinary collaboration with various members of the healthcare team to provide quality, evidence-based, and safe care.
- Assisted with medical emergencies utilizing current ACLS algorithms and recommendations.
- Performed arterial punctures (radial and brachial) and peripheral IV insertion.
- CVICU/ICU
- Level I Trauma
Staff Nurse
Augusta University Medical Center
Augusta
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Cared for pre/post-op CABG, valve replacement, endarterectomy, thoracotomy, pacemaker, and balloon pump patients, developing a strong clinical background in managing hemodynamic monitoring and titrating intravenous vasoactive medications accordingly.
- Delivered comprehensive care to critically ill patients in the Cardiothoracic and Surgical ICUs.
- Managed complex post-operative care for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients.
- Provided advanced wound care management, including debridement, dressing changes, and application of skin grafts using sterile procedures.
- Performed Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for patients with acute kidney injury, managing critical fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to plan and implement comprehensive treatment plans and provide post-care instructions for patients to follow once they leave the hospital.
- Managed care for patients with associated skin diseases, both external and internal, ensuring comprehensive treatment and monitoring for optimal recovery.
- CTICU/SICU
- Level I Trauma
Staff Nurse
Doctor’s Hospital
Augusta
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Burn Unit Nurses specialize in the care and treatment of patients with burns, whether from heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation. Core responsibilities involve assessing the severity of burns, administering immediate wound care, providing pain management, assisting with surgical procedures related to burn injuries, and offering emotional support to patients and their families during the often-traumatic recovery process.
- Managed fluid balance for burn patients through advanced fluid resuscitation protocols, ensuring optimal hydration and electrolyte balance.
- Provided advanced wound care management, including debridement, dressing changes, and application of skin grafts using sterile procedures.
- Performed Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for patients with acute kidney injury, managing critical fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to plan and implement comprehensive treatment plans and provide post-care instructions for patients to follow once they leave the hospital.
- Managed care for patients with associated skin diseases, both external and internal, ensuring comprehensive treatment and monitoring for optimal recovery.
- Burn ICU
- Level II Trauma
Staff Nurse
University Healthcare System
Augusta
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed the care of neurological patients transitioning from the ICU, focusing on stroke recovery and traumatic brain injuries.
- Monitored and supported patients in a step-down setting, ensuring a smooth transition to lower levels of care.
- Neuro Intermediate/Step Down
- Level II Trauma
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
12-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nuring
Aiken Technical College
12-2016
Skills
- Vasopressor and Inotrope support
- Open heart experience
- ABG Arterial Sticks
- Chest tube management
- Level 1 trauma care
- Hemodynamics support
- Vascular care knowledge
- Massive blood transfusion protocols
- Hypothermia therapy
- External ventricular drain management
- Mechanical ventilation
- ABG and lab value interpretation
- Tracheostomy care
- Cardiac rhythm strip interpretation
- Temporary & permanent pacemakers
- Chest pain management
- Brain death protocols with organ procurement process
- Non-invasive/invasive hemodynamic monitoring (eg, Vigileo, PA catheters)
- Balloon pump therapy (IABP)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) using Prisma Flex
- Patient- and family-centered care focus
- Preceptor experience
- Charge nurse duties
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Georgia eNLC | Issued: July 2017
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | American Heart Association
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
Timeline
Travel Nurse
St. Vincent Medical Center
01.2025 - 06.2025
Travel Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
06.2024 - 12.2024
Travel Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson
08.2023 - 11.2023
Travel Nurse
Northside Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
Travel Nurse
Ben Taub Medical
09.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
Travel Nurse
Nacogdoches Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2020
Travel Nurse
McAllen Medical Center
07.2020 - 08.2020
Travel Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2020
Staff Nurse
Augusta University Medical Center
06.2019 - 04.2020
Staff Nurse
Doctor’s Hospital
09.2018 - 06.2019
Staff Nurse
University Healthcare System
07.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nuring
Aiken Technical College
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