Why I Came, Why I Stayed: Britny Rodenburg loves the ‘small-town vibe’ at Jennie Edmundson

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Britny Rodenburg, BSN, RN, C-EFM, CLC
Registered Nurse, Women and Newborns
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital

Tell us more about yourself and your background with Methodist.

I’ve been at Jennie Edmundson Hospital for 16 years, almost half my life! I started out as a CNA on the Med/Surg floor for three years while I attended Nebraska Methodist College and obtained my bachelor’s in nursing. I worked as an RN on that same floor for about a year before I moved to Women and Newborns, where I’ve been for the past 12 years. Since then, I’ve obtained my certification in electronic fetal monitoring and have also received my certification as a certified lactation counselor. Our floor is considered LDRP (labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum), so my lactation counselor certification is very helpful when I’m taking care of postpartum patients who need help with breastfeeding.  

Why Methodist? What attracted you to the organization? 

Methodist is my home. It’s where I went to school, where I’ve always worked and even where I receive my own health care. I walk into any Methodist location and just feel instantly comfortable. I love the culture and the small-town vibe you get when you come to Jennie. I’ve worked here for so long that I can’t imagine working anywhere else. 

What is it about Methodist that keeps you coming back? 

This place is special to me. It’s my home away from home. The staff here has seen me through my best and worst days. My coworkers have turned into lifelong friends. I can’t imagine doing anything else. When someone has something major happening in their life, our unit always comes together to provide for that person, whatever they need. It’s cool to see that we not only care about our patients but also support and care about each other.  

Do you have any favorite Methodist moments?

Anytime I get to witness a birth, I feel so lucky to be a part of that special moment. It’s incredible to be able to help patients deliver and care for their newborn. There are moments shortly after a delivery where I stop and think of just how lucky I am to be here and witness new life being brought into the world. I often catch myself in that moment, thinking how fascinating it is that I get to do this for a living! I’m incredibly blessed that my patients allow me to care for them during labor. The best part is after the baby is born, when the parents look you in the eye and tell you they couldn’t have done it without you and thank you for everything. I can’t tell you what it means to hear that.  

Have you had a mentor or colleague at Methodist who has stood out on your journey?

The doctors and nurses I work with are phenomenal. You can tell they’re not here because it’s their job; they’re here to provide the best care possible for their patients. They treat them as if they’re a close friend or family member. It’s very inspiring, and I feel honored that I get to work alongside them. They inspire me to be a better nurse every day.  

Is there anything else that you’d like to share that people should know about working at Methodist?

Working at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital is about as good as it gets. I don’t know if there’s a better job out there for me. I feel like I’m right where I belong, and this is what I was meant to do.