Brittany Ann Gallagher, BSN, RN, CCRN 519 South Linwood Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224

Cell: 410­533­3882 bgalla33@gmail.com

Professional Objective

Dedicated, motivated and reliable RN seeking new opportunities in the nursing field Qualification Summary

Bachelor's prepared RN with three years mixed medical/surgical ICU experience, one year cardiac surgery ICU specialization and six months PACU experience Team­player with flexibility to meet unit needs while maintaining a positive demeanor in stressful environments Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while continuously maintaining patient safety and satisfaction

Professional Experience

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PA November 2015­Present PACU

Demonstrated proficiency in care of the immediate postoperative patient with surgical specialties including; orthopedics, ENT (adult and pediatric), neurosurgery, hand, urology, transplant, vascular, GYN, oncology, plastic, colorectal, bariatric, general, oral and maxillofacial, trauma, cardiothoracic, spine, and psych (ECT) Team oriented unit with 36 bay PACU; average daily caseload 90­110 surgeries. Responsible for shifts in the preoperative/holding area on a regular (weekly) basis Extensive three month orientation involving hands­on PACU specific competencies including: basic and advanced airway management; moderate sedation monitoring and discharge criteria following moderate sedation; care of the patient receiving anesthetic agents and adjuncts including­general inhalation agents, neuromuscular blockade and reversal agents, regional anesthesia, epidural and intrathecal analgesia, benzodiazepines, hypnotics and opioids; age­specific pain management medications and modalities; management of PONV and hypothermia; and recognition and treatment of malignant hyperthermia

Participated in data collection for a unit based research study involving gastric sleeve patients and PONV with preventative interventions that span the perioperative phases

Swedish Medical Center, Seattle WA May 2015­September 2015 ICU, travel position

Travel RN contract within 36 bed MICU/SICU; patient diagnoses included sepsis, acute renal failure with CRRT therapy, acute respiratory failure/ARDS with manual proning of patients, post­op ENT cases ( ex; mandibular/neck resections with skin grafts and muscle flaps), post­op ex laps, CHF exacerbations

Seton Medical System, Austin TX February 2015­May 2015 Critical Care float, travel position

Floated between four facilities within the Seton Medical System; ICU rotations in both community hospitals (124­181 beds) as well as a Level 1 trauma center (244 beds); patient diagnoses included those medical in nature (COPD, stroke, ETOH withdrawal, narcotic and tylenol overdoses, poisonings, attempted suicides), neuro­trauma, and general surgery post­operative recovery

University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore MD February 2014­February 2015 Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Continuously built upon prior critical care experience with a focus on recovery of the immediate postoperative cardiothoracic patient directly admitted from the OR; patient population consists of those needing CABG(s), valve replacements, heart and lung transplants, RVAD and LVADs, CryoMaze procedures, and ascending and descending aortic aneurysm repairs; often in a setting compounded by multiple patient comorbidities Maintained continuous care for patients requiring complex interventions including ECMO, IABP, LVAD and RVAD therapy, epicardial pacing, and hemodynamic monitoring via both arterial and pulmonary artery catheters Assisted with bedside procedures including sterile exploration and closure of the thoracic cavity, ECMO cannulation, IABP, pulmonary and arterial catheter insertion and discontinuation

Postoperative patient care was centered around weaning patients from mechanical ventilation, inotropes, and vasopressors with a majority of patients recovering and transferring to a step down unit within 24 hours

Franklin Square Medical Center, Baltimore MD August 2011­February 2014 ICU

Demonstrated proficiency in the care of patients requiring a wide range of therapies including; titratable vasoactive and inotropic medications, paralytics, antidysrhythmics, sedatives, insulin, anticoagulants and fibrinolytics; mechanical ventilation; peritoneal dialysis; CRRT; new tracheostomies; chest tubes; invasive hemodynamic monitoring including arterial­lines with flo­tracking technology; intra­abdominal pressure monitoring; induced hypothermia therapy; CVP monitoring; wound­vac therapy; transvenous cardiac pacing; neuromuscular blockade, and BIS monitoring

Participated in sterile bedside procedures including central line insertions, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and lumbar punctures

Actively advocated for safe patient care by providing input on multidisciplinary patient rounds based upon pragmatic and critical thinking abilities

Functioned as team leader in a comprehensive unit­based safety program in collaboration with the Maryland Hospital Association for the prevention and elimination of VAP within our ICU. Responsible for educating unit staff in regards to the new ventilator associated event CDC guidelines and reinforcing VAP bundle practices on the unit. Held interdisciplinary meetings to create proactive action plan to maintain a zero VAP rate on our ICU (our rate since 2009)

Functioned in a preceptor role as well as a Medconnect Superuser during the period when our institution’s POE and electronic charting went live. Initially, assisted with end­user classes for all staff and then proceeded to educate staff on an individual basis with live chart audits

Qualifications & Honors

CCRN certification BLS/ACLS certifications (last re­certification July 2015) PALS (certification December 2015) Trauma certification (18 hour CE course held at Level 1 trauma center in Philadelphia, PA) Mastering CRRT course (8 hour CE course held at University of Maryland Medical Center) IABP therapy course (4 hour CE course held at University of Maryland Medical Center) Institutional Review Board training certification NIH stroke scale certification AACN member since 2014 2013 Nominee for Nurse of the Year at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center

Education

Towson University, Towson, MD May, 2011 BSN Graduating GPA: 3.8