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Brittany Guffey

Nashville

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.


Furthering my education to transition from the Registered Nurse role into a Family Nurse Practitioner role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital
10.2024 - Current
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Registered Medical Assistant

Southern Illinois HealthCare
02.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.

Registered Medical Assistant

Coulterville Medical Clinic
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.

Registered Medical Assistant

Anderson Foot Clinic
01.2016 - 12.2020
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Herzing University
Nashville, Tennessee
12-2024

Bachelor's of Science Healthcare Management

National American University
Rapid City, South Dakota
10-2021

Associate of Science - Medical Specialist/Assistant

Metro Business College
Rolla, MO
12-2013

Skills

  • Precepting
  • Diabetes management
  • Healthcare billing
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Infectious disease control
  • Vaccine administration
  • Health screening
  • Chart updating
  • Direct nursing care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Physical assessments
  • Intake and discharge
  • Patient monitoring

Accomplishments

  • Daisy Award winner 05/2025- only three months into my registered nursing career.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Certification

Illinois Registered Nurse License

Registered Medical Assistant License

BLS Certificate


Timeline

Registered Nurse

HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Registered Medical Assistant

Southern Illinois HealthCare
02.2023 - Current

Registered Medical Assistant

Coulterville Medical Clinic
01.2021 - 02.2023

Registered Medical Assistant

Anderson Foot Clinic
01.2016 - 12.2020

Master of Science - Nursing

Herzing University

Bachelor's of Science Healthcare Management

National American University

Associate of Science - Medical Specialist/Assistant

Metro Business College

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