Brittany Glisson
Atlanta
Summary
Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, CABG, Heartmate LVAD, and Open Heart Transplants.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on discharge instructions and new medications.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
Augusta University
12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Television And Cinema
Augusta University
12.2013
Skills
- Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Epic Systems
- Staffing Requirements
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Delegation and Motivation
- Patient Record Auditing
- Microsoft Office
- Patient advocacy
- Team leadership
- Care coordination
Accomplishments
Promise 360 Champion - Acknowledged and awarded by Piedmont Atlanta Hospital for patient advocacy.
Certification
- ALS
- Heartmate LVAD
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Mobility Coach
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Television And Cinema
Augusta University
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
Augusta University
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