Brittany Zacharski has over 400 hours of clinical experience in medical-surgical and telemetry units. She has a BSN from Resurrection University and an Associate's degree from Oakton Community College. Her clinical experiences include providing patient care at Rush Oak Park Hospital, Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, and Northwestern Community Hospital. She is a registered nurse in Illinois with certifications in CPR, LGBT elder care training, and as an American Red Cross certified training leader.
1. Brittany Zacharski, BSN
1855 Maple Street ◦ Des Plaines, IL60018 ◦ (224) 723-2594 ◦Brittzacharski@gmail.com
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
400+ hours experience of diverse medical- surgical clinical experience
Leader with professional communication skills used for advocating for patients.
Punctual, positive, and multitasker motivated by positive patient outcomes.
EDUCATION
Bachelor ofScience in Nursing, December 2014
Resurrection University, Chicago, IL
Dean’s List, 2014
Associates ofArt, May 2013
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
Phi Theta Kappa Honor society Fall 2012- May 2013
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION
Registered Nurse: Illinois state Board of Nursing, License #041428012
American Red Cross Certified Training Leader- Hands Only CPR, July 2014
Howard Brown Nurses H.E.A.L.E. curriculum (Health education about LGBT Elders), July 2014
American Heart Association CPR/BLS certification, August 2013
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Rush Oak Park Hospital, Role Transition, Telemetry, Fall 2014
160 hours of one-on-one patient care under the supervision of a preceptor, providing
head to toe assessments, charting Via EPIC, medication administration, and cardiac
monitoring.
Coordinated care with the health care team and provided health promotion education to
a diverse patient population.
Saints Mary and Elizabeth MedicalCenter, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, Fall 2014
Provided culturally competent patient care including AM care to patients and
medication administration in accordance with physician’s orders and plan of care.
Prioritized care and delegated tasks to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Northwestern Community Hospital,Community nursing, Cardiac Rehabilitation Observation
Unit, Chicago IL, Summer 2014
Assisted with patient admissions and monitored patient’s pre and post procedure.
Researched and utilized evidenced based practice for complex and chronic cardiac
diseases.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & MEMBERSHIPS
Lutheran General Hospital, Volunteer, Pre-Surgery,Fall 2012
Collaborated with nurses and physicians to complete pre surgery checklists.
Provided comfort and support to patients pre surgery.
Resurrection University Student Nurses Association, member and volunteer, 2013-2014.