Alyssa Brigito
Cross Hill
Summary
I am compassionate, hard-working, and truly love taking care of patients. I have a wide variety of experience in various different settings. I utilize all of my skills to provide the best possible patient outcomes and satisfaction. I value communication with the interdisciplinary team and advocating for patients. I value patient education and establishing a healthy rapport with patients and their families which is imperative for improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
05.2025 - 03.2026
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care strategies for chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on evolving health status.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and home care practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to facilitate timely interventions and referrals as needed.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Advocated for patients'' rights, facilitating access to necessary services and resources within the community.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
NHC
Greenwood, SC
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated time management skills by prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to nursing staff as needed.
- Managed medication administration, wound care, and other essential nursing tasks for optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses on clinical skills, policies, procedures, and best practices for delivering high-quality long-term nursing services.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' health and effectively communicating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring that all patients'' rights were upheld and addressed any concerns or issues that arose during their stay in the facility.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions upon admission to the long-term care facility to ensure appropriate level of care.
Registered Nurse
Self Regional
Greenwood, SC
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in the PCU.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Vascular Health Alliance
Greenville, SC
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted detailed chart reviews for accurate documentation of patient conditions, treatments provided, and progress made throughout the course of care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by addressing their concerns thoroughly and providing prompt assistance when needed.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures such as minor surgeries or diagnostic tests to ensure effective completion of the task at hand.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing patient appointments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Promoted patient education with one-on-one consultations, providing guidance on treatment options and preventive measures.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Worked closely with surgeons for pre op and post op care regarding vascular surgeries.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
Harrisburg, PA
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed patients recovering from open heart surgery.
- Provided skilled and timely emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed devices such as ECMO, IAPB, Impella, and CRRT.
- Titrated critical IV drips and vasopressors.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
Education
Bachelors Degree Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.2019
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
05.2025 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse
NHC
09.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Self Regional
01.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Vascular Health Alliance
09.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelors Degree Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania