Brittany Clenney
Selmer
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 8 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Corrections as a specialty having extensive experience at South Central Correctional Facility, excelling in emergency response and chronic disease management. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and quality improvement initiatives. Strong advocate for patient rights, fostering collaboration and communication among healthcare teams to ensure optimal care delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Nurse
South Central Correctional Facility
08.2024 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Collected specimens to prepare for laboratory test procedures.
- Examined and observed patients to detect injuries or symptoms requiring immediate medical attention.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Hardin Medical Center Health And Rehab
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Evaluated work performance of all nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Nurse Case Manager
Hardin Medical Center
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Provider Nurse
South Central Correctional Facility
03.2017 - 11.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Crump, TN08-2016
Skills
- Patient charting and reporting
- Diabetic care
- Health education
- De-escalation techniques
- Clinical judgment
- Immunization administration
- Policy adherence
- Medication administration
- Chronic disease management
- Physical assessments
- Lab specimen processing
- Healthcare regulations
Timeline
Medication Nurse
South Central Correctional Facility
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Hardin Medical Center Health And Rehab
01.2024 - 03.2024
Nurse Case Manager
Hardin Medical Center
04.2022 - 01.2024
Provider Nurse
South Central Correctional Facility
03.2017 - 11.2021
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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