Briel Ward, LPN
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Nursing Professional
Seeking a position as LPN that will allow for me to be able to utilize my education, customer services and leadership experience, while enhancing growth/development.
Compassionate healthcare professional that strives to understand patient needs and concerns
Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapts easily to change of environment and work schedule
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Maintains professionalism at all times even in emergency situations
Skilled in administering oral, subcutaneous medications
Strong analytical skills easily assesses conditions and implements appropriate intervention
Successfully educates patients/families on health care needs, conditions and options
Educational background
Beckfield College, Cincinnati, Ohio March 2015
Diploma in Practical Nursing
Proficiencies: CPR, NG and Peg tubes, patient/family education, Wound Care, Tracheotomy Care, and Foley Care IM & SubQ Injections, Vital Signs, Oral Care, and Hygiene
Clinical Experience
Parkside Nursing Home Fairfield, Springdale
Role Transition (120 hours) Winter Quarter, 2015
Completed assessments daily such as neurological,and wound care, updated care plans as directed
Administered medication oral & subcutaneously on long term care residents
Responsible for accurately taking physician orders and transcribing them to MARS and TARS
Monitored entry of secured building and planned/prepared meals to residents
Liberty of Oxford Oxford, Ohio
Clinical Nursing Student Winter, 2014
Supported residents with entering or leaving their beds and other ambulatory needs
Reported any health issues to the supervising nurse
Organized and maintained residents rooms such as changing bedding
Effectively performed oral hygiene
Assisted with bathing and changing
Knolls of Oxford Oxford, Ohio
Clinical Nursing Student Spring, 2014
Responsible for taking vital signs accurately and monitoring when necessary
Maintained and organized resident’s room
Reported any health issues to the supervising nurse
Listened to bowel and lung sounds for accuracy
Documented on paper what we did for the residents
Mt Pleasant Monroe, Ohio
Clinical Nursing Student Summer, 2014
Monitored and recorded resident’s input/output and glucose levels
Ensured food safety while assisting residents during feeding times
Emptying catheter bags and used universal precautions
Accurately took resident’s vital signs
Administered Insulin and applied pain patches
Home at Taylor’s Pointe Dec2015-2016
Pass medication
Charting/documentation
Tube Feeding
Treatments/ dressing changes
Answering and directing phone calls
Patient Care & other duties assigned
Scarlet Oaks Retirement Community Feb2016-Currently
Pass medication
Charting/documentation
Tube Feeding
Treatments/ dressing changes
Answering and directing phone calls
Changing Wound Vac
Patient Care and Other duties assigned
Other Work Experience
Xscape Theaters, Cincinnati, Ohio 2014-2016
McDonalds, Cincinnati, Ohio 2012-2013