Kristie Brittain
Iron Station
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 20 years in pediatric and school health settings. Expertise in patient assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and staff training, leading to improved health outcomes and effective emergency response strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-School Health
Lincoln County Health Department
Lincolnton
07.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with parents to develop student health care plans for various health conditions. Obtained medication orders from primary care physicians as the school nurse. Trained and delegated medication administration tasks to school staff.
- Monitored and assessed students with various health conditions in health room, implementing appropriate measures for treatment or dismissal based on established care plans.
- Assisted in emergency response situations within school, utilizing critical thinking to assess and address conditions of students with severe allergies, seizures, asthma, etc.)
- Maintained accurate medical records using SNAP Health Center electronic charting for School Nurses.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, health/school policies and standards of care within the school setting.
- Trained school staff on medication administration (injections, emergency nasal sprays, inhalers).
- Conducted training sessions for school staff on medical procedures, including catheterizations and tube feedings, ensuring proper care delivery.
Registered Nurse-Pediatric Unit
Lake Norman Regional
Mooresville
03.2005 - 06.2007
- Administered medications and managed patient care plans effectively.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient treatment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, ensuring patient safety and care continuity.
Registered Nurse
Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Med
Mooresville
07.2003 - 09.2005
- Delivered direct patient care to improve health outcomes in pediatric and adolescent settings.
- Monitored vital signs and administered injections, supporting medical procedures for optimal patient care.
- Documented patient immunization records and vital signs in electronic medical record system, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Registered Nurse
Mooresville Pediatrics
Mooresville
01.2002 - 06.2003
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in pediatric and adolescent health settings, ensuring comfort and support during treatment.
- Monitored vital signs and administered injections while assisting with medical procedures to support patient recovery.
- Maintained accurate and efficient documentation of patient immunization records and vitals in the electronic medical record system to enhance care coordination.
Registered Nurse-Med Surg/Pediatric Unit
Lake Norman Regional
Mooresville
07.2000 - 12.2002
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Administered medications and managed patient care plans effectively.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Coordinated comprehensive patient treatment with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing collaborative care.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention, promoting better health outcomes.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, ensuring patient safety and care continuity.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC05-2000
High School Diploma -
East Lincoln High School
Denver06-1996
Skills
- Medication management
- Care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Health assessments
- Electronic documentation
- Immunization skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Patient follow-up
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
- Preventive health
- Medical screening
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Student mental health support
- Patient support
Certification
- AHA BLS Provider CPR Instructor
Timeline
Registered Nurse-School Health
Lincoln County Health Department
07.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse-Pediatric Unit
Lake Norman Regional
03.2005 - 06.2007
Registered Nurse
Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Med
07.2003 - 09.2005
Registered Nurse
Mooresville Pediatrics
01.2002 - 06.2003
Registered Nurse-Med Surg/Pediatric Unit
Lake Norman Regional
07.2000 - 12.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mitchell Community College
High School Diploma -
East Lincoln High School