Brittany Slocum

Registered Nurse with experience in skilled nursing and case management, specializing in high-acuity patient care, team leadership, and care coordination. Proven ability to manage large patient loads, improve clinical outcomes, and ensure complaint with healthcare regulations. Strong background in patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Registered Nurse/Unit Manager at Optalis Healthcare (Riverview Care Center) (2022-06 – Present)

Lead daily operations of a skilled nursing unit, ensuring adequate staffing levels, efficient workflow, and high-quality patient care delivery.

• Overseeing high-quality, patient-centered care for up to 25 patients on the skilled unit, prioritizing critical needs and improving patient outcomes.
• Enforcing strict compliance with state, federal, and infection control regulations.
• Perform ongoing patient assessments and adjust care plans based on clinical changes and evidence-based practices.
• Serve as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare teams, improving commination and care satisfaction.

Case Manger at Matrix HomeCare (2023-09 – Present)

• Conduct comprehensive telephonic and in person assessments to evaluate client health status, needs, and eligibility for services and adjust services to reflect changes in patient’s condition.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, ensure timely, cost-effective, and patient-centered service delivery.
• Manage caseloads, track progress, and coordinate care across providers to optimize outcomes.
• Utilize strong communication skills to enhance client engagement and accurate needs identification.

Registered Nurse/Case Management at COAAA (2022-01 – 2022-06)

• Case management in the home care setting.
• Approve services for Medicaid eligible individuals.
• Providers set up by Home Health Agencies, Independent Providers, and individual to ensure they receive the services they need to remain in the home safely.
• Conduct home visits monthly and conduct annual assessments to ensure individual meet level of care.
• Keep all service plans up to date. Perform monthly chart audits.

Registered Nurse at Avina Women’s Care (2021 – 2022)

• Record patient’s past medical history.
• Prenatal and postpartum care
• Administering vaccinations
• Educating patients on family planning
• Answering questions related to medications, birth control, and vitamins.

Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse at PATASKALA OAKS (2016-09 – 2022-01)

• Responsible for admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients.
• Ventilator and trach care.
• PEG tube care and proper medication administration.
• Supervise STNAs and ensure care is being provided properly.
• Assist Wound Doctor in wound care.

Licensed Practical Nurse at LAURELS OF GAHANNA (2018-11 – 2019-11)

• Responsible for admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients.
• PEG tube care and proper medication administration.
• IV medication administration.
• Colostomy care.
• Supervise STNAs and ensure care is being provided properly.

Licensed Practical Nurse at Interim HealthCare (2016-12 – 2017-12)

• Medication administration to all residents in a timely manner per physician order.
• Ensure a safe environment.
• Responsible for medication refills.
• Educates patients/family on disease processes, medications, wound care, and vaccinations.

Associate degree in Nursing – Fortis College - Westerville (2021-07)

IV Licensed Practical Nurse in Nursing – Fortis College - Westerville (2016)