Brittiny Dzuricky
Lower Burrell
Summary
Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization. .
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
Pittsburgh
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Provided critical care and rapid response in emergency situations, ensuring patient stabilization and safety.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the Emergency Department setting.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
Pittsburgh
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
Pittsburgh
09.2015 - 05.2020
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Citizens School of Nursing
10.2018 - 05.2020
Skills
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Patient assessment
- Specimen handling
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Crisis intervention
- Vascular care
- EMR / EHR
- Oxygen saturation standards
- At-risk patient care
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Winner 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2021
Diploma - Nursing
Citizens School of Nursing
10.2018 - 05.2020
Patient Care Technician
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2020