Brittany Podhradsky
7460 W. Legacy Ct. Sioux Falls
Summary
Compassionate and driven Registered Nurse with extensive knowledge and over 10 years experience in direct patient care, employee training, and nursing education. Passionate about promoting growth and development for nurses to positively impact patient care standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QAPI Coordinator/Infection Preventionist
Dow Rummel Village
12.2023 - Current
- Conduct regular rounds in departments to discuss, monitor, and enforce infection control practices with staff.
- Conduct ongoing infection control surveillance and ensure consistent implementation of infection control practices.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program that is in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Design and implement processes and tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting to monitor quality indicators and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with department heads and staff to identify quality improvement opportunities and provide guidance and support in implementing evidenced-based practices and interventions to enhance resident care, safety, and satisfaction.
Registered Nurse, Staff Education/Quality Improvement
Correctional Medical Management
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Monitor and document workplace performance to evaluate competency of clinical staff to implement evidenced-based practice policy and operational guidelines.
- Develop training sessions and educational programs based on professional standards of care to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge, and overall delivery of care.
- Communicate effectively with department managers to address and promptly correct problems and improve program services.
- Perform health assessments and mental health evaluations of chronically ill inmates to collaboratively implement appropriate health care plans and referrals for continuity of care upon returning to the community.
- Ensure quality standard of care maintenance by reviewing ongoing evaluation of clinical knowledge and staff performance and presenting educational topics based on department needs at regular staff meetings.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
South Dakota State University
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Utilized educational and clinical expertise to guide student learning, critical thinking, and confidence in nursing skills.
- Initiated group discussions and prepared hands-on learning activities for specific topics based on educational needs of students.
- Assessed student’s abilities and knowledge base to better assist underperforming students with meeting clinical objectives.
- Performed competency assessments to monitor student progress and provide routine feedback as well as formal clinical evaluations.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital - Hematology/Oncology
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared and administered ordered chemotherapy, IV fluids, blood products, and other medications as deemed necessary by provider and thorough nursing assessment.
- Monitored patients throughout infusion for tolerance to treatment and quickly identified and responded to adverse responses with appropriate intervention.
- Communicated patient needs effectively with a multidisciplinary team to effectively plan, implement, and enhance patient treatments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on course of care and medication side-effects in easy-to-understand terms and provided compassionate emotional support to patients and family members during challenging recoveries.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Avera Mckennan Hospital - ICU
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Confidently assessed critically ill patients, identified acute changes, and used high level of care to quickly respond to patient’s needs.
- Cared for ventilated patients by monitoring respiratory status, obtaining, and interpreting blood gas values, and intervening when patients are in respiratory distress.
- Confidently led multidisciplinary rounds by accurately presenting patient assessment data and needs to multiple healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families during high stress situations.
- Worked closely with members of a multi-disciplinary team, including case managers and social workers to plan for positive post-ICU care.
Surgical/Trauma Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital - Surgical/Trauma Unit
02.2013 - 07.2019
- Assessed multiple patient conditions and monitored changes in condition to appropriately intervene as necessary.
- Educated patients and family members on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge planning, offered emotional support and resources during stressful situations.
- Confidently communicated assessment findings and patient needs to all members of the healthcare team to appropriately determine best treatment options.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in continuing education programs, regular skills validations, and training new staff and nursing students.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Management And Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD12.2012
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Competency-based education
- Chronic Disease Management
- Extremely Detail-Oriented
- Professional Development
- Training/Precepting
- Program accreditation
- Clinical process knowledge
Accomplishments
- Assisted in implementation of a guideline handbook based on current scientific research to guide advanced practice providers and nursing staff in treating patients with chronic health conditions to improve patient care and aided in successful program accreditation.
- Delegated responsibility in recent department for improving and initiating an updated training program for medical staff., which included initiating practice changes, updating workflow, initiating new protocols, and presenting monthly staff education.
- Was awarded the Avera CARE award for exhibiting exceptional care, specifically in regards to the standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement.
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Administration
Timeline
QAPI Coordinator/Infection Preventionist
Dow Rummel Village
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Staff Education/Quality Improvement
Correctional Medical Management
07.2022 - 11.2023
Infusion Registered Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital - Hematology/Oncology
03.2021 - 02.2022
Clinical Nursing Instructor
South Dakota State University
11.2020 - 06.2022
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Avera Mckennan Hospital - ICU
07.2019 - 03.2021
Surgical/Trauma Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital - Surgical/Trauma Unit
02.2013 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Nursing Management And Administration
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
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