Primary Care Nursing
Resume:
Audry A Brown LPN
Rochdale, NY 11435
ad4shi@r.postjobfree.com ~ cell # 347-***-****
Professional Qualifications:
Highly-trained professional LPN who provides comprehensive adult and geriatric medical care to within a clinical setting. Excels at determining nutritional needs of patients as well as implementing strategic physical activity, improvement on care plans, addressing educational needs. Wound care, respiratory/tracheostomy care, acute and rehabilitative care. Knowledgeable of diseases and treatments. Provides sound judgment in clinical setting for assessing, care plans, documenting, and patient’s needs to promote health. Known as a team player and recognizes and follows chain of command.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
a VA Outpatient Clinic 10/2018 - Present
4826 Southwest 49th Road Hours per wk: 40
Ocala, FL 34474
Title: LPN Primary Care
Duties:
• Provides and uses sound clinical judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating nursing care.
• Provides a full range of nursing care to clients with complex care needs, assuming responsibility and accountability for nursing actions and completes initial assessments and reassessments of client condition and response to treatment and other clinical findings.
• Includes but is not limited to: utilizing the nursing process to assess, coordinate, facilitate, and deliver nursing care to patients utilizing the outpatient clinics/services; and formulating an interdisciplinary plan of care and documenting assessments, interventions, and referrals in the computerized patient record system.
• Participate in the development and implementation of performance improvement monitors to support activities to improve the overall quality of care delivery.
• Reports directly to the Nurse Manager of Primary Care at the various locations. An official website of the United States government
• Provides a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
• Assist with and transfer patients in, to, and form the exam table, wheelchair, chair and/or stretcher. Escorts patients to appointments within the hospital and off-station as assigned.
• Utilizes safe patient handling (SPH) equipment as appropriate to prevent injury to peers, patients and self.
• Prepares, administers and appropriately documents actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures.
• Applies proper medical and surgical aseptic techniques, as well as isolation precautions in performance of patient care and maintenance of a safe environment.
• Corrects or reports safety hazards and enforces smoking regulations.
• Serves as a responsible member of the nursing team and interacts in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care through the use of acceptable and establish customer service standards.
• Interacts with patients according to the Patient Bill of Rights, VA Code of Patient Concerns, and Nursing Service philosophy to provide holistic care to patients.
• Maintain general cleanliness and order within the patient's and staff's immediate environment and encourages patients and staff to take pride in their environment.
• Accurately reports and documents in the medical record patient findings and care provided. Provide Veterans with quality care, demonstration, and knowledge at time of discharge for post-surgical at-home care.
• Experienced VA PACT nurse, managing panels averaging 850-1100 patients
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Receives patients reporting to the clinic for care, knowledgeable of answers to questions related to medical care.
• Provides regulatory guidance to patients seeking occupational health assistance and forwards request to the necessary health care professional.
• Provides guidance and information on clinic policies and procedures to the patient.
• Works in conjunction with a patient care centered healthcare team.
• Knowledgeable in the administration of IM and SQ injections.
• Expert skills as Phlebotomist and inserting IVs while maintaining aseptic technique
• Daily Practice of HIPPA and Diversity with all patients
• Practiced Teamwork on a daily basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Total knowledge of Community Care and the Mission Act
• Knowledgeable of different clinical Areas that Primary Care consolidates medical care with to help patient obtain the optimal care and in a timely manner as possible.
Brookdale Place 4/2016 - 11/2021
1700 El Camino Real Hours per week: 40
Lady Lake, FL 32159
Title: LPN
Duties:
• Administer medications, provide vaccinations and render treatment to patients Performing diagnosis treatment and assessments.
• Communicate with physicians, LPNs, radiologists and other medical professionals
• Collaborate with physicians to create a Plan of Care for each patient
• Consider the age of the patient and his or her emotional stability when determining appropriate treatment
• Create and contribute to patients’ medical records as needed
• Respond to inquiries, concerns and complaints from patients and their parents or guardians
• Track and maintain medical supply inventory along with other staff members
• Counsel patients and family members before, during and after treatment
• Providing family support for patients.
• Planning and coordinating discharges
• Admitting new patients with review of medical history and medications
• Documenting patient needs and progress.
• Overseeing caloric intake and output
• Educating patients and families on individual needs
• Facilitating transportation
• Completing any facility required education, administration, or reports
• Extensive experience in training students on different techniques of universal precautions with an emphasis on surgical/traumatic wound care.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Extensive working knowledge of new evidence-based nursing skills per LPN scope of practice.
Ocala Oaks Health and Rehab 8/2015 - 5/2016
3930 E Silver Spring Blvd Hours per week: 40
Ocala, FL
Title: LPN
Duties:
Provided bedside care for patients and residents in a 120-bed, joint commission accredited nursing center and provided long term care and rehabilitation and specialty services.
Working under direct supervision of physicians and registered nurses, care for patients who are hurt, ill, disabled, or convalescing at home.
In home settings, LPNs care specifically for children and adolescents.
Taking and recording vital signs
Preparing and giving injections and enemas
Dressing and maintained clear concise and accurate patient records.
Tracked patient pain management plans nutritional regimes and changes in patient mental health behavior.
Administered pain medication to patients suffering from a variety of different medical conditions.
Tracked the administration of various medications for each patient and monitored other pain management treatment strategies.
Maintained medical records for an average caseload of 46 patients.
Reported to physicians and other specialists about the progression of symptoms observed in patients.
Under the direction of Registered Nurse provide and uses sound clinical judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating nursing care.
Provides a full range of nursing care to clients with complex care needs, assuming responsibility and accountability for nursing actions and completes initial assessments and reassessments of client condition and response to treatment and other clinical findings.
Includes but is not limited to: utilizing the nursing process to assess, coordinate, facilitate, and deliver nursing care to patients utilizing the inpatient clinics/services; and formulating an interdisciplinary plan of care and documenting assessments, interventions, and referrals in the computerized patient record system under the direction of Registered Nurse.
Participate in the development and implementation of performance improvement monitors to support activities to improve the overall quality of care delivery.
Provides a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
Assist with and transfer patients in, to, and form the exam table, wheelchair, chair and/or stretcher.
Utilizes safe patient handling (SPH) equipment as appropriate to prevent injury to peers, patients and self.
Provides high quality wound care, respiratory/tracheostomy care, acute and rehabilitative care.
Prepares, administers and appropriately documents actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures.
Practice isolation precautions in performance of patient care and maintenance of a safe environment.
Corrects or reports safety hazards and enforces smoking regulations.
Serves as a responsible member of the nursing team and interacts in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care through the use of acceptable and establish customer service standards.
Interacts with patients according to the Patient Bill of Rights, and Nursing Service philosophy to provide holistic care to patients.
Maintains general cleanliness and order within the patient's and staff's immediate environment and encourages patients and staff to take pride in their environment.
Accurately reports and documents in the medical record patient findings and care provided. Provides patients with quality care, demonstration, and knowledge at time of discharge for post-surgical at-home care.
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Provides regulatory guidance to patients needing occupational health assistance and forwards request to the necessary health care professional.
Provides guidance and information on clinic policies and procedures to the patient.
Works in conjunction with a patient care centered healthcare team.
Certification in starting peripherals maintaining aseptic techniques.
Daily practice of HIPPA and diversity with all patients.
Practiced teamwork on a daily basis and being a patient advocate.
Assisting patients with bathing, dressing, and other personal hygiene as needed
Practice with compassion, meticulous written and oral communication
Responsible for maintaining supplies of oxygen, catheters, and gastrostomy tubes for immediate use.
Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants
Known for teamwork and always follow chain of command.
Highfield Garden CC 1/2014 - 7/2015
199 Community DR Hours per week: 40
Great Neck, NY 11021
516-303- 0100
Title: LPN
Duties:
• Administer medications, provide vaccinations and render treatment to patients
• Communicate with physicians, LPNs, radiologists and other medical professionals
• Collaborate with physicians to create a Plan of Care for each patient
• Consider the age of the patient and his or her emotional stability when determining appropriate treatment
• Create and contribute to patients’ medical records as needed
• Respond to inquiries, concerns and complaints from patients and their parents or guardians
• Track and maintain medical supply inventory along with other staff members
• Counsel patients and family members before, during and after treatment
• Providing family support for patients
• Planning and coordinating discharges
• Admitting new patients with review of medical history and medications
• Documenting patient needs and progress
• Overseeing caloric intake and output
• Educating patients and families on individual needs
• Facilitating transportation
• Completing any facility required education, administration, or reports
• Extensive experience in training students on different techniques of universal precautions with an emphasis on surgical/traumatic wound care.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Extensive working knowledge of new evidence-based nursing skills per LPN scope of practice.
Waterview Nursing Home 8/2012 - 7/2015
11915 27th Ave Hours per week: 40
Flushing, NY 11354
Title: LPN
Duties:
Record the patient’s vital signs e.g. (blood pressure, temperature, weight etc.)
Developed LPN care plans and follow thru, medication administration.
Maintained G-Tube, Trach Care, Glucose Monitoring, Daily upload of glucose meter, Immunizations, Vent Care.
Performed Charge Nurse duties with 24 hour reporting,
Complete daily shift nursing notes, and all other aspect of nursing within the scope of practice needed on a daily shift.
Performed basic patient bedside care which includes preparing the patient for injections or enemas.
Ensured that the patients remain comfortable while physicians and other nursing staff receive the information needed to help treat the patient.
Responsible in observing medications and also in coordinating with other service providers like social workers and physicians, to ensure that necessary medical services are received by the patient. Educate patients and their relatives in proper healthcare procedures.
Provided assistance to patients and/or training them with ADLs. ADLs include medication management, dietary management, personal hygiene and other skills necessary for independent living. They may also perform these tasks for patients if they are unable to do so.
AHRC NY . 7/2001- 4/2013
83 Maiden Lane Hours per week: 4
New York, NY 10038
Title: Assistant Resident Manager
212- 780-2500
Duties:
Successfully managed program and facility to meet all needs of individuals with mental developmental disabilities.
Identify, prepare, and tracking system necessary to establish and maintain daily living. Provide administrative supervision of staff.
Follow guidelines of OPWDD, daily preparations for state auditing.
Recruited, supervised, and evaluated staff.
Planned, coordinated, and conducted agency and facility in - service training.
Transcribed monthly progress reports, recreational activities, community inclusion and advocated for individuals with disabilities.
Queens Nassau Nursing Home 5/2011 - 9/2011
520 Beach 19th ST Hours per week: 40
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Duties:
• Record the patient’s vital signs e.g. (blood pressure, temperature, weight etc.)
• Developed LPN care plans and follow thru, medication administration.
• Maintained G-Tube, Trach Care, Glucose Monitoring, Daily upload of glucose meter, Immunizations, Vent Care.
• Performed Charge Nurse duties with 24 hour reporting,
• Complete daily shift nursing notes, and all other aspect of nursing within the scope of practice needed on a daily shift.
• Performed basic patient bedside care which includes preparing the patient for injections or enemas.
• Ensured that the patients remain comfortable while physicians and other nursing staff receive the information needed to help treat the patient.
• Responsible in observing medications and also in coordinating with other service providers like social workers and physicians, to ensure that necessary medical services are received by the patient. Educate patients and their relatives in proper healthcare procedures.
• Provided assistance to patients and/or training them with ADLs. ADLs include medication management, dietary management, personal hygiene and other skills necessary for independent living. They may also perform these tasks for patients if they are unable to do so.
Education
VEEB Naussau County School Of Practical Nursing Graduate 2010
Hickville, NY 11801 License #PN 521 9929
Major: Nursing
Internship: Med/Surg, Maternity, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Geriatric
Queens General Hospital, Town House Nursing Home
York College Cuny Graduate June 2012
New York. NY
Major: Business Administration
Certifications
BLS
SCIP-R
AMAP Qualified Dementia Care Provider
IV certified.
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